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Title: Meet Nodes Automations
Tagline: whatever work you do we can do it faster

### About Us
About Nodes Automation
My vision/Mission for Company
Meet My Team
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About Nodes Automations
We are a team of Structural Engineers and Software Developers. We specialize in automation in structural engineering Related works like automated Staad model generation, drawing generation, design report automation.

At Nodes Automation we believe in the Cost efficiency of technology. We improve productivity by automating repetitive works in structural engineering. We analyze the workflow of the client and develop a custom solution to maximize productivity simultaneously improving the quality and consistency of work.

We can capture knowledge acquired by your experienced engineers and convert that knowledge into digital form. This solution will bring significant improvement in work quality of your bottom line. for experienced engineers, this solution will enable them to apply their knowledge to a more critical task. In the longer run, we can improve that solution by doing continuous improvement based on feedback collected from your engineers to make it more generalized, efficient, easy to use and error-proof.



### Vision
To eliminate repetitive tasks in civil engineering so engineers can focus on critical aspects of their work which required their expertise and problem-solving ability.

Enable our clients to focus on more important aspects of their work by removing labor-intensive tasks from their engineer's workflow and complete their projects in record time without compromising work quality.

Mission
To provide a cost-effective solution to the repetitive tasks of civil engineers. so, they spend more time in solving engineering problems instead of focusing on the calculative or iterative part of work which can be automated using computers.
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What's good for Automation?
Repetitive tasks that require rule-based decision making are ideal candidates for automation. for example STAAD model generation for predictable geometry.

 What is the core area you develop software in?
our core area of development is  Bridge engineering, but we are willing to develop for other areas of civil engineering if we came across an interesting project.

In which language you develop software?
We develop our software in VB.net or VBA.

Do you develop customized software?
All of our software is customized specifically tailored to client current Design.

Do you develop software for only civil engineering?
Currently Yes, but we would like to expand to other Engineering fields.

I have an idea for automation are you willing to collaborate?
Yeah, sure. We are willing to collaborate with you as long as your idea related to civil engineering.

I have an idea but, I don't have time for development?
If your idea is interesting and can be used by multiple companies, we will develop it for you for free but we will keep all code related to that project. You will be able to use that as long as you like but you won't have access to source code.
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Tagline: Software Automation for Structural Engineers
### Home
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What we Do.
Why Choose us?
How we work.
Recent Projects
Testimonials

### What We Do.
We are a team of structural engineers who specialize in automation in structural engineering. We analyze your workflow and develop a custom solution to simplify, speed up or if possible, eliminate manual work.

Our solution will make sure you will get more work done with fewer resources. This will also ensure consistency in overall work quality. We can reduce labor-intensive work related to structural engineering so structural designers can focus on better design.

### Why Nodes Automations?
Innovative & cost-efficient solutions to your problems
Knowledge Retention & Reuse
Faster Response Time for deliverables
Faster Project Delivery
Improved work quality for your bottom line
Consistent & Accurate work
Cost Optimization
Reduced Manual Intervention & Related Errors
Get More Value out of Your Software
By leveraging your existing expertise into a highly refined workflow with Our automation tools, design data can extend beyond the software to transform your business by increasing productivity while reducing errors and improving your bottom line.


### How we work
ASSESMENT: Analyze and study client workflow and figure out the portion of work that needs improvement. By doing workflow analysis we can figure out where we can have maximum impact to accelerate tasks or quality improvements by reducing errors.
REQUIREMENT: Determine the level of Automation required by the Client. This will give us a pretty good idea about which type of solution expected by the client.
PROOF: We will provide a small demo for the validation of our idea with estimated Project Cost, performance improvements, financial benefits and time required to complete the project.
IMPLEMENTATION: After client validation, we will complete the project before the estimated time send the preview version for testing and validation.
DELIVERY: After the client satisfied with the solution we will continue with on-site testing and on-site user training as per requirement.









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Excel Add-in to Generate BoxCulvert 3D Staad Models
BoxCulvert Add-in can Generate 3D Staad Models for BoxCulvert and UnderPass with Any size, Span and Skew. the program can also assign section properties, Loading, Moving Load and Load Combination. The program has fully customized Result Module to extract Results from Staad Automatically.
Generate 3D Models of Box Culvert, UnderPass
No Limits for Number of Span, Program Can Generate Model of Any Number of Span if Staad Can handle it
Option To Generate Model with Varying span
Orthogonal & Parallel Meshing
Option to Generate Parallel Meshing as well as orthogonal meshing
User Can Specify Skew limit for parallel Meshing After that Limit program will generate a model with orthogonal meshing.
Automatic Property & Load Assignment
All Section Proproperties will be assigned automatically to Staad Model as per user Input
Automatic Support Assignment as per the size of meshing
Moving Load Generation
Excel Table for Vehicle Definition, User can update any vehicle property from the vehicle definition table as per need.
Separate Table for Live load Combination for each Lane, Completly customizable Live Load Combination
User Can Add or remove the combination as per project or structure need
Load Combination Generation
Table for Primary Load, the user can update the name of Load from this table
Add/Remove the Primary Load case from the Primary Load table, if the user removes a load from the primary load table this will also remove that load from all load combinations.
Table for Load Combination separate for each model, User can update load factor, add or remove combination from this table.
Automatic Results Extraction
Automatically extract results from Staad as per user Input
Batch results Processing, User can extract Multiple Results in Single click
Results are stored in a separate file so even if a user deletes staad results file all results will be available this will be useful when there are minor design changes during project execution.

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Excel Add-in to Generate STAAD Grillage Model
Grillage Add-in can Generate Staad Grillage Model as per User Input. The user has Complete Control over Meshing as well as Node Points for Section Property and Results Extraction. It will automatically assign section property and loading as per User Inputs.

Generate Grillage of Any Size, any number of Main or Cross Girder
Completely Customizable Grillage as per structure need
Separate input for c/c distance for each span, user can specify Different distance between main girders
User can specify Skew angle as well as the skew direction
User Define Meshing and Nodes
Generate Meshing As per you Structure needs, the user has complete control over mesh size and aspect ratio
Separate Excel table for Node Input for Results Extraction
Separate table for Jack Up Support Location
Automatic Property, Support & Load Assignment
All section Property automatically assign as per Meshing and section Details for Main and Cross Girder
Separate input for left and right External Girder property to assign different slab overhang each side
Option Generate Grillage with Footpath on single or both sides
Automatic Load assignment as per meshing and Section Property
Option to Assign Load for Tappered Slab
Moving Load Generation
Excel Table for Vehicle Definition, User can update any vehicle property from the vehicle definition table as per need.
Separate Table for Live load Combination for each Lane, Completly customizable Live Load Combination
User Can Add or remove the combination as per project or structure need
Load Combination Generation
Table for Primary Load, the user can update the name of Load from this table
Add/Remove the Primary Load case from the Primary Load table, if the user removes a load from the primary load table this will also remove that load from all load combinations.
Table for Load Combination separate for each model, User can update load factor, add or remove combination from this table.


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### Results Module
Option to Extract Results from Midas Civil Based on User input for Nodes Reaction, Nodes Displacement, Beam Section Forces.
Option to Calculate Envelope for selected elements For selected LoadCases.
Option to Read Inputs from *.csv file for Results Extraction
Option for Batch Results Extraction
Option to Extract Results in Specific units
Additional Functionality
Option to Convert Midas Command File (*.mct) to Staad Model File (*.std)
Option to Extract Element ID From Staad Models for Results Input
Generalize Load Combination Generator for Midas Civil
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Results Module to Extract Plate Stresses
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Excel Add-in to Generate Solid Slab STAAD model
Solid Slab Add-in to generate the STAAD Model of Solid Slab. It will automatically assign section property and loading as per User Inputs.
Generate Solid Slab Model of Any Size, Skew
Generate Solid Slab Model of any size and skew with parallel Meshing
Separate input for Support distance and Meshing Between support grid lines
Separate Model for Jack Up with separate meshing input
Automatic Property, Support, and Load Assignment
Automatic Property and Support assignment as per User Input
Automatic Load Assignment as per density and Load inputs
Moving Load Generation
Excel Table for Vehicle Definition, User can update any vehicle property from the vehicle definition table as per need.
Separate Table for Live load Combination for each Lane, Completly customizable Live Load Combination
User Can Add or remove the combination as per project or structure need
Load Combination Generation
Table for Primary Load, the user can update the name of Load from this table
Add/Remove the Primary Load case from the Primary Load table, if the user removes a load from the primary load table this will also remove that load from all load combinations.
Table for Load Combination separate for each model, User can update load factor, add or remove combination from this table.



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Excel Add-in for STAAD Users

StaadTools add-in is created with the purpose to help engineers in the Staad Modeling process. Every Sheet in StaadTools-Addin is an individual Program itself with no Input or Formula Link to other sheets.
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Features
Moving Load Generation
Generate Live Load Combination Up to 6 Lane & Special Vehicle
Option to Select Specific Combination As per carriageway width
Option to Generate moving Load for Skew Structure
Table for Vehicle Definition which user can modify as per need
Generalize table for Load Combination
Load Combination Generation
Generalized load combination for Staad
Option to add or remove specific Load from Load Combination
Generate Multiple Load Combination Table in Single Click
Generate Load Combination with Live Loads
Run Sequential Staad Model Analysis
Automatically Run Analysis of Selected Staad Models without user interaction
It will Run Staad Analysis without Opening it's GUI so very light on resources
It will Run Staad Analysis of All models Sequentially
Results Extraction
Get Multiple Staad Results from Staad in Single Click
Everything in Excel Table so user Can see All Inputs used for Results Extraction
Option to Extract Results in Specific Units
Option to Extract Envelope Results
STAAD File CleanUp
Remove Staad Results Files after Analysis
Option to Remove Results Files from Sub Folder
Batch Processing
Pricing

Let's Talk
Feedback/Suggestion /DemoRequest


Results Module
Option to Extract Results from Staad Based on User input for Nodes Reaction, Nodes Displacement, Beam Section Forces, Plate Stresses.
Option to Calculate Envelope for selected elements For selected LoadCases.
Option to Read Inputs from *.csv file for Results Extraction
Option for Batch Results Extraction
Option to Extract Results in Specific units
Additional Functionality
Option to Extract Element ID From Staad Models for Results Input
Option to Merge Multiple Staad Models
Option to Run Multiple Staad Models Sequentially
Generalize Live Load Case Generator
Generalize Load Combination Generator
Option to Clean Up Staad Files After Project Completion
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TagLine: Be More Productive, By reducing Manual Work
Model Automation
Modeling is a very crucial and first part of Designing, but it can be very repetitive, tedious and time-consuming. Lots of Structures in Civil engineering has predictable geometry like water tanks, transmission tower or Grillage model for bridge.
Most Software we use for Modeling of these types of structures offers the ability to Generate Models using API(Application Programming Interface) or Scripting Language like VBA.
we are using this functionality to generate our model with a single click with Pitch perfect accuracy for Geometry, Sections, Loads and Load Combination. we are using excel sheet as input sheet to store all variable and constant required for this automation.
Benefits of Model Automation
Very high Accuracy of Model
Consistent modeling, the problem with doing modeling manually is that model generated by all engineers may vary even if they are working on the same project which can be problematic sometimes
Engineers can generate multiple iterations of the same model with different section or load combination
Revision Time is very low
Huge Time-Saving in model Checking
New users will able to learn multiple iterations of model Very easily

Results Extraction
Results Extraction is the process of extracting analysis results from Analysis software for your design needs. This same process as model generation only difference is we getting data out of analysis software. There are multiple ways to do this job mostly it required lots of Copy pasting results table from analysis software to excel sheet.
We use API to do this just like we used API for Model Generation. One more benefit is that if the model is generated using our software than we already know element id, load id and LoadCombination Id which can be used to automate results extraction.
Benefits of Results Extraction
Minimum user interaction, user can continue its other work while software extract results from Model
Batch processing, Results can take Multiple Results from Multiple Model in Single run
Less Human Errors

Design Automation
Generally, Structural engineering work involves calculation before Design and After Design. Before Design, the calculation involves Calculations for Section Property, Load Calculation or calculation of results if you are not using any Analysis software. After Design, the calculation involves calculation like Results Manipulation, Calculation of Envelop from Results Table, or Design Checks.
we can simplify this calculation for your engineers, we are very good at setting up excel sheets which are easy to use and error-proof. we use
Easy to under Staad Formula by making sure all excel formula ends in a single line. If calculation demands repetitive or complex calculation we will use VBA or VB.Net depending on performance requirement.
Benefits of Design automation
Very easy to use & understand so less chance of Human error
improved Performance if the task is time-consuming
Completely Automated workflow so no or very minimal human interaction needed
Report Generation
Report Generation means Processing available data to convert in a presentable format for submission. some examples hydraulics data, pre-bid report, report for progress update related to highway or bridge.

Most of there task has very specific report format for submission that involves lots of copy-pasting from one document to another. these processes can be tedious, repetitive and sometimes time-consuming. these types of work can be automated with minor programming.
We can automate these tasks by taking inputs from excel sheets where data is located and process it to generate output in word, excel or pdf document format as per requirement.
Benefits of Report Generation
Fewer Chances of Error
Batch processing means we can generate multiple reports at the same time
Completely Automated workflow so no or very minimal human interaction needed

Drawing Automation
Drawing automation involves Generating CAD drawing from data available in an excel sheet. for example, Automated drawing generation with almost zero human intervention, Utility tools like generating cross-section from coordinates available in excel sheet.

We analyze the entire design process that runs around AutoCAD and identifies the areas that can be automated to minimize human intervention. Autocad and Excel make a great combination for drawing generation. we can use excel sheet as input or to store data linked with AutoCAD drawing and our program can communicate seamlessly between AutoCAD and Excel for the transfer of all design information.
Benefits of Drawing automation
Save a lot of time in drawing generation and drawing checking
drawing can be updated very easily if we need to revise the design
consistency in drawing formating
batch plotting

Office Automation
office automation involves software of MS office to interact with each other. example of office automation is getting data from access to excel, updating tables in a word document from data stored in excel sheet. Sending automated outlook mail from excel or word about project update, or design submission.
we can automate these types of tasks using minor programming as per requirement. some of these types of task doesn't take much time to complete but it can be annoying, tedious and distract engineers from their actual job for example during project submission engineer can spend a whole day generating reports or writing a mail for submission.
Benefits of Office Automation
less time-consuming
batch processing
a task can be automatically scheduled on a monthly or weekly basis


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