CESDb is a website founded by engineers for engineers. Our mission is to provide a software library where engineers, researchers and academics can easily access free or shareware civil engineering software. We are currently listing 559 programs under 12 categories with descriptions, screenshots and manuals if available. We always try to keep the site up-to-date and new software titles added regularly.

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Surface-water Modeling System

SMS (Surface-water Modeling System) is a complete program for building and simulating surface water models from Aquaveo.

Visualize, Reference, Analyze Water Distribution Networks

Online web application for visualizing, referencing, and analyzing water distribution models.

The All-in-one Watershed Modeling System

Aquaveo WMS (Watershed Modeling System) is a watershed computer simulation and modeling software application from Aquaveo. WMS is a all-in-one hydrologic and hydraulic solutions and pipe network tools.

Groundwater Modeling System

GMS (Groundwater Modeling System) is water modeling application for building and simulating groundwater models from Aquaveo.

Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations

Dartis bearing capacity calculates bearing capacity of shallow foundations considering shear failure.

Slope Stability Analysis Using Traditional Limit Equilibrium Method

LEMSlope is a slope stability analysis program using traditional limit equilibrium method. It takes advantage of the strength of Python script language and sets up the analysis model parametrically.

Numerical Analysis of Structures Strength and Stability

LIRA-SAPR is comprehensive software package that benefits from BIM technology and intended for analysis and design of building and mechanical engineering structures of different purposes.

Cross-Section Elastic Buckling Analysis

CUFSM includes tools for generalized beam-column loading and analysis. CUFSM provides both the semi-analytical finite strip method for creation of the cross-section signature curve as well as the generalized finite strip method for other end boundary conditions.

Unbonded Post-tensioned Precast Concrete

KULTECH UPPC (Unbonded Post-tensioned Precast Concrete) is a state-of-the-art structural analysis software that performs nonlinear cyclic static displacement analysis of the unique UPPC systems.

Pile Capacity Estimation, Axial and Lateral Load Analysis

The Comprehensive Pile Foundation Analysis (Land, Bridge & Waterfront Structures) software of GEMS provides feature rich & easy-to-use program modules for pile capacity estimation, axial and lateral load analysis.

Mathematical Notebook Program

SMath Studio is a tiny, powerful, free mathematical program with WYSIWYG editor and complete units of measurements support.

One-Dimensional Consolidation Test

SO-Consolidation is aimed at the evaluation of one-dimensional consolidation tests. In order to obtain coefficient of consolidation and secondary compression index, each loading step can be analyzed by two methods, logarithm and square root of time.