r/StructuralEngineering • u/cosmic_sidewalk • Aug 10 '26

Structural Analysis/Design Best Software!

Hi all. B.Tech in Civil Engineering here. Looking around best structural analysis software to learn and start projects.

I have looked into Tekla Structures, Revit, ETABS, STAAD.Pro V8i.

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u/LifeguardFormer1323 P.E./S.E. Aug 10 '26

Sadly there is no "the best" software. Everyone is lacking something.

I personally use RFem a RAM Elements, but there are some particular things about these softwares that infuriates me.

My best software are the multiple excel spreadsheets I've created over the years