Civil Engineering Software

            Every civil engineer must know the basic software for proper planning & designing of the structures. By using such software progress of work can be done in an appropriate manner. Now let us discuss various software which is very helpful for every civil engineer.


1. Autodesk Auto CAD
2. Autodesk 3ds Max
3. Google SketchUp
4. Autodesk Revit
5. Staad Pro
6. Etabs
7. MS Excel
8. Lumion
etc.

1. Autodesk Auto CAD
         Auto CAD is Automatic computer aided designing software which is use for preparing 2d as well as 3d plans of buildings or any type of structures. AutoCAD is developed by Autodesk in the year Dec 1982.

2. Autodesk 3ds Max
        Autodesk 3ds Max developed by Autodesk in April 1996. This is mainly used for 3d designing and rendering purposes. By using this software the realistic view of the structure may be clear to some extent.

3. Google SketchUp
       This is one of the best software for 3d modelling and rendering and it is very easy for use. This software is released in Aug2000. 

4. Autodesk Revit
        Autodesk Revit is a building information modelling software used for engineers, architects, landscape architects, structural engineers, as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (i.e MEP) engineers.

5. Staad pro
          It stands for structural analysis and design. It is widely use for analyzing and designing of structures. Structures may be RCC (i.e Reinforced cement concrete) or Steel structures.

6. Etabs
         It is used to model and analyze structures mainly buildings and high rise structure and their components to see how a structure behaves under different loads & forces. 

7. MS Excel 
            Excel is one of the most powerful tool or software available for Civil engineers. It helps in preparation of bills, Making graphs, Making BOQ, Making Level sheet etc.

8. Lumion
           It is one of the best software for 3d modelling and animation. Lumion is a real-time 3D software suitable for all professionals architect and engineers.

Modern Surveying Instruments

1. Theodolite
2. 1 second micro optic theodolite
3. Total station
4. Digital level
5. Geodimeter
6. EDM (electronic distance meter)
etc