As part of Howden’s strategy to become the world’s leading provider of mine ventilation solutions, we are pleased to announce the acquisition of Chasm Consulting and its world leading products Ventsim/PumpSim. Providing industry-leading 3D design and simulation capability, the Ventsim/PumpSim software is widely used among the global mine ventilation community. Howden will now offer a full suite of solutions for mine ventilation, from modelling and design software to full turnkey projects including main and auxiliary fans, instrumentation, automation and Ventilation on Demand via the Simsmart product line.

MineSight answers all your mining needs. Whether underground or surface, from precious to base metals, for coal, tar sands and industrial minerals, MineSight tackles all geomodeling mining applications. And, thanks to its extensive set of applications, it handles all levels of geology, engineering, surveying, and mine operations. Use MineSight for the exploration phase of mine development through geological interpretation, feasibility, mine planning, and daily mine operations management. It operates on a standard Windows PC platform with several key open database applications. No wonder mining companies, consultants, and universities worldwide are solving complex geology and mine planning problems with this comprehensive and fully integrated Geomodeling and Mine Planning Software system.

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FB-MultiPier is a nonlinear finite element analysis program capable of analyzing multiple bridge pier structures interconnected by bridge spans. The full structure can be subject to a full array of AASHTO load types in a static analysis or time varying load functions in a dynamic analysis. Each pier structure is composed of pier columns and a cap. This structure is supported on a pile cap and piles/shafts with nonlinear soil. This analysis program couples nonlinear structural finite element analysis with nonlinear static soil models for axial, lateral and torsional soil behavior to provide a robust system of analysis for coupled bridge pier structures and foundation systems. FB-MultiPier performs the generation of the finite element model internally given the geometric definition of the structure and foundation system as input graphically by the designer. This allows the engineer to work directly with the design parameters and lessens the bookkeeping necessary to create and interpret a model. As is a necessity for design-oriented applications, FB-MultiPier automatically generates finite element models given a parametric, geometric definition of the structure and foundation system. Both input and analysis results are handled through a streamlined combination of form-based, 2D graphics, and 3D graphics windows.

The Split-FX software allows rock mass site characterization to be carried out in a safe and timely manner. Split-FX is a software package to process three dimensional point cloud data from LIDAR scans and photogrammetry. Quickly and easily generate detailed information regarding:

• Cell Mapping and pre-rock blast conditions, including in-situ block size and joint spacing.
• Cross sections analysis for slope instability, rockfall modeling and accurate measurement of burden.
• Change detection for rockfall and ground movement.

RIBtec is an integrated software which allows structural member design and CAD/ FEM-applications at the same time for structural and soil engineering as well as for sophisticated tunnel and bridge constructions. A wide range of multi-purpose tools are available which cover routine work as well as challenging engineering tasks in the high-end range. RIBtec includes all structural engineering tools. An object oriented, context sensitive functionality under Windows is the base for excellent comfort in application and high security in usage. All applications have the background of more than 45 years of software development in the area of structural and geotechnical analysis, design and construction. The available engineering tools are supplemented by an overall office- and project-management application.

ProtaStructure Suite is the most comprehensive solution for multi-material analysis, design and automated detail drawings of structures. ProtaStructure Suite combines the power of ProtaStructure together with the full detailing capability of ProtaDetails for the ultimate building design and detailing solution for structural engineering professionals. See below for information on which system is best for your business. ProtaStructure Professional Suite is the all-in-one package for multi-material modelling with steel, concrete and composite members, 3-D finite element analysis, code-compliant design and detailing of building structures. ProtaStructure Enterprise Suite extends professional edition with advanced time-history, staged construction and nonlinear analyses, seismic isolators, nonlinear link elements and  seismic assessment/retrofitting. ProtaStructure includes new module - ProtaSteel - for steel connection design and detailing. Hundreds of new features and enhancements in ProtaStructure and ProtaDetails for rapidly designing and documenting your building projects, and our dynamic new ProtaBIM for coordination with other leading BIM systems.

Instal-Therm HCR предназначена для проектирования систем поверхностного и радиаторного отопления, а также систем холодоснабжения на основе архитектурных чертежей. Возможен импорт и экспорт чертежей из AutoCad. Ввод данных происходит посредством выполнения схемы - плоской аксонометрической развертки либо посредством выполнения чертежа сети на проекции. После этого возможно проведение комплексных вычислений гидравлических и тепловых систем, а именно:

• подбор диаметров труб и арматуры;
• автоматический подбор тройников, распределителей, фасонных изделий и проходных муфт;
• установочная регулировка сети с применением регулировочной арматуры;
• подбор требуемой высоты подъема насосов, размещенных на участках либо в смесителях системы;
• подбор теплоизоляции трубопроводов;
• тепловые и гидравлические расчеты отопительных поверхностей с автоматическим подбором оптимальной температуры питания (входа);
• подбор радиаторов с учетом охлаждения рабочего агента в трубопроводах.