{{Short description|Structural analysis software}} {{Multiple issues| {{Notability|Product|date=April 2022}} {{Undisclosed paid|date=April 2022}} }} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2025}} {{Infobox software | name = PROKON Structural Analysis and Design | logo = | screenshot = | caption = | author = | developer = Prokon Software Consultant (Pty) Ltd. | released = 1989 | latest release version = 5.2 | latest release date = {{start date|df=y|2024|04|25}} | latest preview version = | latest preview date = | operating system = Windows | language = English | genre = Structural Analysis | license = Proprietary | website = {{URL|https://prokon.com}} }}
'''PROKON Structural Analysis and Design ''' is a suite of commercial software for structural analysis and design. PROKON software is produced by Irish company Prokon Software Limited.
==Name== The Prokon company and PROKON software name is an acronym for the Afrikaans phrase "PROgrammatuur KONsultante" (programming consultants).
==Overview== PROKON software comprises over 40 modules in the following categories: * Analysis: Three-dimensional frame and finite element analysis.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sumo Structural Modeller tutorials|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/Prokonbuild/search?query=sumo|publisher=YouTube}}</ref> * Steel: Structural steel member and connection design.<ref>{{cite web|title=Example use of PROKON Base Plate Design module|url=https://www.structville.com/2018/03/thickness-design-of-column-base-plate.html|publisher=StrucVille}}</ref> * Concrete: Reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete member design.<ref>{{cite web|title=Prokon 2.6 tutorials|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQTH_yz4jrGYULVv3HwazcQYK8Vm8K1JD|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=10 April 2015}}</ref> * Composite: Composite steel and concrete member design.<ref>{{cite web|title=Prokon 4.0 Launch|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlqCcUgVisc&ab_channel=ProkonBuild|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=15 October 2020}}</ref> * Detailing: Rebar detailing and bending schedule generation. * Timber: Wood frame and truss design. * Masonry: Unreinforced masonry member design. * General: Section properties calculation and other building analysis utilities. * Geotechnical: Slope stability and bearing capacity analysis.<ref>{{cite web|title=Example use of PROKON Pile Design module|url=https://www.structville.com/2018/05/design-of-pile-foundation-using-prokon.html|publisher=StrucVille}}</ref> * Building Information Modelling (BIM): Prodesk link between Autodesk Revit and PROKON modules. * Network analysis: Pronet EPANET engine for AutoCAD Civil 3D.
The software includes full support for British, European and South African design codes, with some modules also supporting North American, Australian, New Zealand, Russian and selected Asian design codes.<ref>{{cite web|title=PROKON 3.1 Supported Design Codes|date=23 November 2021 |url=https://www.prokon.com/design/supported-design-codes|publisher=Product website}}</ref> PROKON appears on the Hong Kong Building Department list of pre-accepted computer programs for use in Hong Kong.<ref>{{cite web|title=HKBD Pre-Accepted Structural Programs|url=https://www.bd.gov.hk/doc/en/resources/codes-and-references/pre-accepted-programs/asp.pdf|publisher=Hong Kong Building Department}}</ref>
PROKON software offers multi-lingual design output: all modules are available in English and some offer support for German, Afrikaans and Russian.<ref>{{cite web|title=PROKON Latest Revisions| date=2 March 2022 |url=https://www.prokon.com/latest-revisions/?module=A03/}}</ref>
==Workflow== PROKON uses a workflow that output data between analysis, design and detailing modules. It supports data exchange formats with third-party software: DXF and DWG drawings, and CIS/2 CIMsteel<ref>{{cite web|title=CIS/2 interaction with Tekla Structures|url=https://teklastructures.support.tekla.com/2019/en/int_compatible_software|publisher=Tekla Structures Science and Technology Forum}}</ref> three-dimensional structural models. The Prodesk module enables data exchange between Autodesk Revit and PROKON.
==Use== PROKON is used widely in South Africa<ref>{{cite web|title=2008/09 NSTF awards|url=https://www.nstf.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/whoswho2008.pdf|page=14|publisher=National Science and Technology Forum}}</ref> and available worldwide through a partner program.<ref>{{cite web|title=Contact Prokon Partners|url=https://www.prokon.com/contact-us/}}</ref>
==Similar Software== * Staad.Pro * S-FRAME * SAP 2000 and ETABS * List of structural engineering software
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Category:Structural analysis