‘StrSof Software Solutions’ provides intuitive and robust tools that help civil, structural, mechanical, and estimation engineers transparently analyze, design, verify, and optimize their engineering projects.
StrSof was initially developed for structural design engineers but has since expanded to encompass other engineering fields, with further growth anticipated. Compatible with any Windows operating system, StrSof products are highly user-friendly, featuring intuitive modular screens that guide users through specific design methodologies systematically, avoiding trial-and-error approaches. All design tools operate fully autonomously, requiring no user input based on the results of previous runs.
Over time, StrSof has successfully helped practicing engineers, engineering graduates, research scholars, academicians, and students worldwide learn to optimize their work in the most cost-effective and time-efficient manner.
StrSof software products are based on latest design codes and widely accepted engineering design practices. Currently, StrSof products include tools for baseplate design, RCC pedestal design, pad footing design, RCC slab design, stormwater drain sizing, wind load calculator, steel MTO spreadsheet, and load combination generator. Continuous development adds new software, templates, and design codes to expand the StrSof product family.
Additionally, blog posts featuring both technical and non-technical information about StrSof products are published regularly.
When I first began developing StrSof, I needed design tools that could manage complex tasks using simple steps. As a practicing structural engineer, I initially created these tools for me and my team. However, StrSof products quickly gained popularity for their intuitiveness and cost-effective design capabilities, attracting many engineers.
StrSof tools have become indispensable for civil, structural, mechanical, and estimation engineers due to several standout features: cost-effective results, user-friendliness, the ability to handle multiple load combinations, flexibility, and comprehensive outputs that include step-by-step calculations, BOQ, and sketches, along with options for alternative member sizes.
Furthermore, StrSof’s automated tools eliminate the need for users to search for ‘Fails’, ‘Unsafe’, ‘Not Safe’, or ‘Not OK’ statuses after each click on the ‘Design’, ‘Calculate’, or ‘Finish’ button.
Sayed Hyder
[M. Tech. (Struct.)-IITB, C. Eng.]
Founder of StrSof
Sayed Hyder
[M. Tech. (Struct.)-IITB, C. Eng.]
Sayed Hyder, M. Tech. (Struct.)-IITB, C. Eng., founded StrSof Software Solutions in 2023. A professional structural engineer registered in Hyderabad (T.S.), India, Hyder has over thirty years of experience leading a team of professionals in the civil, structural, architectural, and marine fields. He initially developed StrSof as a set of tools for his own use.
Hyder quickly recognized the need for powerful yet simple and intuitive design tools. Over time, StrSof evolved into a company offering licenses for high-standard commercial software, now used by engineers worldwide.
Mr. Sayed has been a practicing structural engineer for over 30 years, with extensive experience in residential, commercial, light industrial, and heavy industrial design across various engineering sectors, working with both consultants and contractors. When Hyder isn’t designing structures or creating smart software products, he enjoys teaching junior engineers and engineering students, writing blog posts, watching Hindi movies, or assisting his wife in the kitchen.