RCDC – Advanced Concrete Design
RCDC- Advanced Concrete Design Software
RCDC can design concrete elements, such as beams, columns, and walls in an
automated and interactive workflow as well as maintain full control of your designs
by setting individual design parameters. With this specialized application you can
quickly produce detailed design drawings for beam line elevations, column line
elevations, automatic cross section details, and bar termination geometry. Improve
your deliverables with easy-to-create individual beam bar bending schedules,
column schedule tables and beam schedule tables.
RCDC Capabilities
 Comply with seismic requirements
Design and detail seismic force-resisting systems, generating seismic loads
according to the relevant building code. Consider these forces in the design of
elements and, where applicable, the design of frames and the larger structural
system. Enforce the ductility requirements of the selected design code in element
proportioning and detailing.
 Design beams, columns, and walls
Optimize or analyse beams, columns, and walls for gravity and lateral loads to
quickly obtain safe and economical designs..
 Design non-traditional and custom shapes
Control concrete beam, wall, and column designs including L, T, and C shapes.
Create and check irregular bar layouts including stirrups and links using a broad
range of material and design properties. Account for continuity in column stacks and
beam lines when determining appropriate reinforcing layout.
 Design to international standards
Extend the reach of your business practice and take advantage of global design
opportunities by using a wide range of international standards and specifications in
our design products. Complete your designs with confidence thanks to extensive
support of international standards.
 Model concrete floor-based structures
Model your floor-based structures including slabs, openings, beams, and columns
with the optional floor planner for efficient modelling.
 Produce comprehensive quantity take-offs
Gain critical insight into concrete design alternatives with comprehensive material
take-offs and cost estimation, organized by material, size and shape. Estimate
formwork area and costs upfront.
 Produce concrete drawings and schedules
Produce comprehensive reinforcing drawings including automated rebar labels,
dimensions, and notes, as well as rebar placing drawings, including sections, plans,
and details from the 3D model. Customize all drawings to adhere to your company's
standards. Automatically update drawings based on changes to the 3D model.