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StructIQ

Intelligence in Every Beam

StructIQ is an open source structural engineering intelligence and simulation platform designed to support the complete lifecycle of structural design, analysis, construction, monitoring, and improvement.

StructIQ combines traditional finite element method (FEM) engineering with AI assisted reasoning, digital twins, predictive modeling, local material intelligence, building code frameworks, construction analysis, and advanced visualization.

The fundamental principle of StructIQ is that AI assists engineering rather than replacing engineering physics. Traditional FEM analysis, validated engineering mathematics, applicable building codes, verification procedures, and qualified human engineering judgment remain authoritative.

Purpose

StructIQ is designed to make advanced structural engineering simulation, experimentation, education, research, and design optimization accessible through an open source platform.

The system is intended to support structures ranging from individual components to complete buildings and infrastructure, while providing an architecture capable of expanding across countries, jurisdictions, materials, structural systems, engineering disciplines, and future computational technologies.

StructIQ is designed for:

Structural engineers
Civil engineers
Architects
Construction professionals
Researchers
Universities
Students
Educators
Government agencies
Infrastructure organizations
Manufacturers
Building owners
Inspection organizations
Disaster response organizations
Engineering technology developers

Design Principles

Physics First

Traditional engineering physics and FEM remain the authoritative computational foundation.

AI Assisted Engineering

AI may explore alternatives, identify patterns, generate ideas, optimize designs, interpret results, and assist with repetitive engineering tasks, but does not independently establish structural safety.

Human In The Loop

Professional engineering judgment remains central to design review, approval, verification, and safety critical decisions.

Modular Architecture

Capabilities are organized into independent core modules and optional plugin modules.

Global Scalability

Building codes, material standards, environmental requirements, engineering practices, and jurisdictional requirements can be added through modular systems.

Local Intelligence

Structural decisions can incorporate geographic conditions, climate, soil, available materials, transportation, cost, construction methods, and local resource conditions.

Reproducibility

Simulation results, assumptions, models, AI recommendations, code requirements, and engineering decisions should remain traceable and reproducible.

Open Source Education

StructIQ is designed to provide an open source alternative to expensive proprietary structural engineering and simulation systems, enabling broader access to advanced engineering education and research.

Core Modules

Structural Analysis Module

The Structural Analysis Module provides the primary engineering analysis capabilities of StructIQ.

Features include:

Linear Static Analysis
Nonlinear Static Analysis
P Delta Analysis
Modal Analysis
Eigenvalue Analysis
Buckling Analysis
Response Spectrum Analysis
Linear Dynamic Analysis
Nonlinear Dynamic Time History Analysis
Transient Analysis
Harmonic Analysis
Fatigue Analysis
Fracture Analysis
Failure Analysis
Progressive Collapse Analysis
Robustness Analysis
Multi Scale Structural Analysis
Component Level Analysis
Global Structural Analysis
Construction Sequence Analysis
Temporary Condition Analysis
Deconstruction Sequence Analysis

Finite Element Module

The Finite Element Module provides the traditional FEM foundation used by StructIQ.

Features include:

Two Dimensional Beam Elements
Three Dimensional Beam Elements
Euler Bernoulli Beam Elements
Timoshenko Beam Elements
Truss Elements
Frame Elements
Shell Elements
Plate Elements
Membrane Elements
Solid Elements
Interface Elements
Contact Elements
Spring Elements
Damper Elements
Cable Elements
Link Elements
Nonlinear Hinge Elements
Rigid Elements
Constraint Elements
Custom Element Framework
Adaptive Meshing
Mesh Quality Analysis
Mesh Refinement
Mesh Convergence Analysis
Solver Verification
Parallel FEM Computation
GPU Accelerated FEM
High Performance Computing Support

Material Modeling Module

The Material Modeling Module provides engineering models for structural materials and material behavior.

Features include:

Structural Steel
Reinforced Concrete
Prestressed Concrete
Timber
Engineered Wood
Masonry
Aluminum
Composite Materials
Fiber Reinforced Materials
Advanced Composite Materials
User Defined Materials
Elastic Material Models
Plastic Material Models
Viscoelastic Material Models
Visco Plastic Material Models
Concrete Cracking
Concrete Crushing
Steel Yielding
Material Hardening
Material Softening
Creep
Shrinkage
Thermal Expansion
Fatigue
Damage Accumulation
Multi Surface Plasticity
Temperature Dependent Material Properties
Material Degradation Models

Load and Environmental Module

The Load and Environmental Module models forces, environmental conditions, exposure conditions, and other external influences affecting structural systems.

Gravity and Occupancy Loads

Dead Loads
Live Loads
Roof Loads
Crowd Loads
Equipment Loads

Weather and Atmospheric Loads

Snow Loads
Wind Loads
Rain Loads
Ice Loads
Temperature Variation Modeling

Seismic and Extreme Event Loads

Seismic Loads
Impact Loads
Fire Loading
Blast Loading

Transportation and Construction Loads

Traffic Loads
Crane Loads
Construction Loads

Fluid and Hydraulic Loads

Fluid Loads
Hydrostatic Loads
Hydrodynamic Loads
Wave Loads
Buoyancy

Ground and Geotechnical Loads

Soil Loads

Thermal Loads

Thermal Loads

Load Definition and Combination

Custom Load Definitions
Load Combinations
Automated Load Case Generation

Environmental Exposure

Environmental Exposure Modeling
Corrosion Exposure Modeling
Moisture Exposure Modeling

Seismic Engineering Module

The Seismic Engineering Module provides advanced earthquake analysis and structural response modeling.

Features include:

Ground Motion Import
Ground Motion Scaling
Ground Motion Matching
Response Spectrum Generation
Nonlinear Time History Analysis
Modal Response Analysis
Seismic Pounding
Soil Structure Interaction
Foundation Response
Base Isolation
Tuned Mass Dampers
Energy Dissipation Systems
Seismic Dampers
Shear Wall Optimization
Bracing Optimization
Hinge Formation Tracking
Plastic Mechanism Tracking
Energy Dissipation Tracking
Residual Drift Analysis
Collapse Prevention Analysis
Seismic Retrofitting Analysis
Multiple Ground Motion Scenario Analysis
Probabilistic Seismic Analysis
Post Earthquake Structural Assessment
Earthquake Damage Modeling
Seismic Resilience Analysis

Wind Engineering Module

The Wind Engineering Module evaluates structural response to wind and atmospheric conditions.

Features include:

Static Wind Analysis
Dynamic Wind Analysis
Wind Gust Modeling
Wind Pressure Mapping
Aeroelastic Analysis
Wind Induced Vibration Analysis
Vortex Shedding Analysis
Atmospheric Condition Modeling
Wind Scenario Generation
Wind Resilience Analysis

Fire and Thermal Module

The Fire and Thermal Module evaluates structural response to fire and temperature conditions.

Features include:

Fire Exposure Scenarios
Transient Heat Transfer
Thermal Gradient Analysis
Thermal Expansion
Temperature Dependent Material Properties
Fire Induced Deformation
Fire Induced Stress
Structural Fire Resistance Analysis
Post Fire Structural Assessment
Thermal Degradation Modeling
Fire Scenario Comparison

Geotechnical and Foundation Module

The Geotechnical and Foundation Module evaluates interactions between structures, foundations, soil, groundwater, and ground movement.

Features include:

Soil Profiles
Soil Material Models
Foundation Modeling
Shallow Foundations
Deep Foundations
Pile Groups
Pile Soil Interaction
Retaining Walls
Excavation Modeling
Settlement Analysis
Bearing Capacity Analysis
Soil Structure Interaction
Liquefaction Scenario Modeling
Slope Stability
Ground Movement Analysis
Groundwater Interaction
Foundation Optimization
Ground Response Modeling

Building Code Module

The Building Code Module provides a modular framework for structural standards and jurisdictional requirements.

StructIQ should begin with United States codes while providing an architecture capable of supporting any country’s national, regional, state, provincial, county, municipal, or project specific requirements.

Features include:

Modular Code Architecture
U.S. Building Code Modules
IBC Support
ASCE 7 Support
AISC Support
ACI Support
NDS Support
TMS Support
International Code Modules
Eurocode Support
Japanese Code Support
Country Specific Code Modules
State Code Modules
Provincial Code Modules
County Code Modules
Municipal Code Modules
Project Specific Requirements
Custom Code Modules
Code Version Management
Code Update Tracking
Code Requirement Traceability
Automated Compliance Checking
Load Requirement Verification
Material Requirement Verification
Structural Capacity Verification
Serviceability Verification
Seismic Compliance Verification
Wind Compliance Verification
Code Conflict Detection
Jurisdiction Selection
Multi Code Project Analysis
Code Requirement Provenance

ThoughtBridge Concept Intelligence Module

The ThoughtBridge Module provides concept development and multi perspective engineering exploration.

It allows StructIQ to move beyond analysis of predefined designs and explore potential structural concepts before detailed engineering models are created.

Features include:

ThoughtBridge Integration
Human Idea Intake
Incomplete Concept Processing
Concept Model Creation
Multi Agent Concept Development
Specialized Engineering Agents
Structural Engineering Agent
Materials Engineering Agent
Seismic Engineering Agent
Geotechnical Engineering Agent
Construction Engineering Agent
Manufacturing Agent
Design Agent
Research Agent
Testing Agent
Quality Agent
Risk Analysis Agent
Implementation Agent
Requirements Agent
Customer Advocacy Agent
Requirement Extraction
Functional Requirement Generation
Structural Requirement Generation
Performance Requirement Generation
Constraint Identification
Physics Constraint Identification
Material Constraint Identification
Geometry Constraint Identification
Load Constraint Identification
Environmental Constraint Identification
Failure Condition Identification
Parallel Concept Exploration
Multiple Design Interpretation Generation
Concept Comparison
Concept Critique
Concept Challenge
Concept Combination
Alternative Concept Branching
Original Idea Preservation
Concept Version History
Concept Decision Tracking
Visual Concept Representation
Engineering Concept Explanation
AI Generated Engineering Hypotheses
AI Generated Structural Innovations
AI Generated Design Alternatives
AI Generated Testing Strategies
AI Generated Retrofitting Concepts
AI Generated Failure Mitigation Strategies
Concept Feasibility Screening
Concept Confidence Scoring
Concept Uncertainty Reporting
Agent Contribution Tracking
Concept Audit Trail
Human Engineering Approval Gates

ThoughtBridge

LocaleMaterials Module

The LocaleMaterials Module connects structural engineering decisions to the physical and economic characteristics of a specific location.

Features include:

LocaleMaterials Integration
Geographic Material Intelligence
Location Based Material Selection
Local Material Availability Analysis
Regional Material Database
Local Soil Composition Analysis
Local Climate Analysis
Local Ecological System Analysis
Forestry Resource Analysis
Agricultural Resource Analysis
Industrial Byproduct Analysis
Regional Waste Stream Analysis
Material Supply Chain Mapping
Material Supply Gap Detection
Local Material Abundance Mapping
Regional Material Ecosystem Mapping
Local Resource Mapping
LocaleScore Integration
Regeneration Rate Analysis
Embodied Energy Analysis
Transportation Distance Analysis
Transportation Impact Analysis
Toxicity Analysis
Repairability Analysis
Durability Analysis
Lifecycle Environmental Impact
Lifecycle Cost Analysis
Local Versus Imported Material Comparison
Material Availability Forecasting
Material Resilience Scoring
Material Risk Scoring

LocaleMaterials

Structural Material Intelligence Module

The Structural Material Intelligence Module evaluates materials against structural, environmental, economic, and geographic requirements.

Features include:

AI Material Recommendations
FEM Verified Material Recommendations
Material Property Matching
Structural Capacity Comparison
Material Weight Comparison
Material Cost Comparison
Material Carbon Comparison
Material Durability Comparison
Material Fire Performance Comparison
Material Seismic Performance Comparison
Material Wind Performance Comparison
Material Climate Performance Comparison
Material Failure History Analysis
Alternative Material Generation
Local Material Substitution Analysis
Material Performance Prediction
Material Availability Forecasting
Material Lifecycle Analysis
Material Compatibility Analysis

Climate Adaptation Module

The Climate Adaptation Module evaluates how structures and materials may perform under changing environmental conditions.

Features include:

Climate Adaptation Optimization
Current Climate Analysis
Future Climate Scenario Analysis
Temperature Exposure Analysis
Moisture Exposure Analysis
Flood Exposure Analysis
Wind Exposure Analysis
Fire Exposure Analysis
Corrosion Exposure Analysis
Material Climate Compatibility
Long Term Material Performance Prediction
Climate Resilient Material Recommendations
Climate Adapted Structural Design
Environmental Scenario Comparison
Long Term Resilience Modeling

AI Engineering Assistance Module

The AI Engineering Assistance Module provides AI based assistance while maintaining traditional engineering authority.

Features include:

AI Design Assistant
AI Structural Review Assistant
AI Design Optimization
AI Material Recommendations
AI Structural System Recommendations
AI Load Path Analysis
AI Failure Pattern Detection
AI Anomaly Detection
AI Design Alternative Generation
AI Retrofitting Suggestions
AI Constructability Suggestions
AI Cost Optimization
AI Weight Optimization
AI Strength Optimization
AI Drift Optimization
AI Resilience Optimization
AI Energy Optimization
AI Innovation Suggestions
AI What If Analysis
AI Engineering Knowledge Assistant
AI Design Explanation
AI Result Interpretation
AI Documentation Assistance
Human Approval Workflow

AI Safety and Governance Module

The AI Safety and Governance Module ensures AI remains an assisting layer rather than an uncontrolled engineering authority.

Features include:

AI Never Overrides FEM Results
AI Recommendations Clearly Identified
Human Engineering Approval Required
Recommendation Provenance
AI Confidence Indicators
AI Uncertainty Reporting
AI Recommendation History
Reproducible AI Recommendations
Model Version Tracking
AI Audit Trail
Unsafe Recommendation Detection
Engineering Constraint Enforcement
Physics Based Validation
Independent Verification Gates
Human Approval Gates
Engineering Decision Records
AI Model Provenance
AI Training Data Provenance
Recommendation Rejection Tracking

Surrogate Neural Network Module

The Surrogate Neural Network Module accelerates computationally expensive engineering exploration while maintaining FEM as the authoritative verification system.

Features include:

Surrogate Model Framework
Neural Network Surrogate Models
Physics Informed Neural Networks
Graph Neural Networks
Reduced Order Models
Fast Response Prediction
Surrogate Model Validation
Surrogate Model Uncertainty
Automatic Surrogate Retraining
FEM Versus Surrogate Comparison
High Speed Scenario Evaluation
Real Time Approximate Simulation
Surrogate Model Safety Boundaries
Surrogate Applicability Detection
FEM Revalidation Triggers
Training Data Generation From FEM
Simulation Dataset Management
Surrogate Model Versioning

Optimization Module

The Optimization Module explores engineering alternatives across structural performance, cost, sustainability, resilience, and constructability.

Features include:

Multi Objective Optimization
Structural Weight Optimization
Material Cost Optimization
Construction Cost Optimization
Embodied Carbon Optimization
Structural Performance Optimization
Drift Optimization
Deflection Optimization
Natural Frequency Optimization
Seismic Performance Optimization
Wind Performance Optimization
Foundation Optimization
Member Size Optimization
Structural Layout Optimization
Topology Optimization
Shape Optimization
Genetic Algorithms
Evolutionary Optimization
Constraint Based Optimization
Pareto Optimization
Design Alternative Ranking
Local Material Optimization
Constructability Optimization
Lifecycle Optimization
Resilience Optimization

Digital Twin Module

The Digital Twin Module creates continuously evolving digital representations of real structures.

Features include:

Structural Digital Twin Creation
Real Time Sensor Integration
Structural Health Monitoring
Real Time Structural State Estimation
Sensor Data Validation
Sensor Anomaly Detection
Model Updating
Digital Twin Calibration
Digital Twin Synchronization
Historical State Tracking
Structural Degradation Tracking
Predictive Maintenance
Remaining Service Life Estimation
Real World Versus Simulated Comparison
What If Scenario Modeling
Disaster Scenario Simulation
Post Event Structural Assessment
Continuous Model Updating
Sensor To FEM Feedback
Digital Twin Scenario Testing
Digital Twin Performance Prediction

Predictive Control Module

The Predictive Control Module uses validated structural models and real world observations to anticipate future structural behavior.

Features include:

Predictive Structural Response
Predictive Load Response
Predictive Damage Detection
Predictive Maintenance
Predictive Failure Indicators
Future State Estimation
Structural State Forecasting
Sensor Driven Prediction
FEM Driven Prediction
Surrogate Driven Prediction
Digital Twin Driven Prediction
Predictive Scenario Analysis
Preventive Intervention Recommendations
Structural Control Recommendations
Dynamic Response Prediction
Post Event Recovery Prediction
Remaining Performance Prediction
Prediction Uncertainty Reporting
Human Approval Controls

Reliability and Resilience Module

The Reliability and Resilience Module evaluates uncertainty, failure probability, redundancy, recovery, and multi hazard performance.

Features include:

Probabilistic Structural Analysis
Reliability Index Calculation
Failure Probability Estimation
Uncertainty Quantification
Monte Carlo Analysis
Sensitivity Analysis
Robust Design Analysis
Redundancy Analysis
Alternate Load Path Analysis
Multi Hazard Analysis
Earthquake Resilience
Wind Resilience
Flood Resilience
Fire Resilience
Impact Resilience
Climate Scenario Analysis
Resilience Scoring
Recovery Modeling
Post Disaster Rebuilding Analysis

Construction and Buildability Module

The Construction and Buildability Module connects engineering design with practical construction.

Features include:

Construction Sequence Planning
Temporary Structural Conditions
Construction Load Simulation
Crane Load Analysis
Material Delivery Planning
Component Installation Planning
Buildability Analysis
Construction Risk Analysis
Construction Safety Analysis
AI Construction Sequencing Suggestions
Resource Optimization
Labor Planning
Equipment Planning
Material Planning
Construction Progress Tracking
As Built Model Comparison
Digital Twin Construction Updates
Constructability Scoring
Manufacturing Feasibility Analysis
Prefabrication Analysis
Modular Construction Analysis
Construction Alternative Comparison

Cost and Economic Analysis Module

The Cost and Economic Analysis Module evaluates economic consequences throughout the structural lifecycle.

Features include:

Material Cost Estimation
Structural Cost Estimation
Foundation Cost Estimation
Construction Cost Estimation
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Alternative Design Cost Comparison
Cost Versus Performance Analysis
Cost Optimization
Budget Scenario Modeling
Regional Cost Data Modules
Local Procurement Cost Analysis
Transportation Cost Analysis
Maintenance Cost Analysis
Replacement Cost Analysis
Disaster Recovery Cost Analysis

Sustainability Module

The Sustainability Module evaluates environmental and lifecycle consequences of structural decisions.

Features include:

Life Cycle Assessment
Embodied Carbon Analysis
Operational Energy Analysis
Material Reuse Analysis
Material Recycling Analysis
Design For Disassembly
Material Efficiency Analysis
Waste Reduction Analysis
Sustainable Material Recommendations
Structural Carbon Optimization
Water Runoff Analysis
Site Drainage Analysis
Environmental Scenario Analysis
Salvaged Material Analysis
Industrial Byproduct Utilization
Agricultural Byproduct Utilization
Construction Waste Recovery
Material Recovery Planning
Local Circular Economy Mapping
Waste Stream To Material Opportunity Mapping

Verified Assembly Module

The Verified Assembly Module provides a library of structural assemblies and their known performance characteristics.

Features include:

Verified Assembly Library
Tested Structural Assembly Database
Local Assembly Recommendations
Assembly Performance Data
Assembly Failure History
Assembly Cost Analysis
Assembly Lifecycle Analysis
Assembly Climate Performance
Assembly Seismic Performance
Assembly Wind Performance
Assembly Fire Performance
Assembly Repairability Analysis
Assembly Code Verification
Assembly Material Traceability
Assembly Construction Requirements

Advanced Visualization Module

The Advanced Visualization Module provides visual representations of structural behavior, engineering results, and design alternatives.

Features include:

Real Time Interactive Dashboards
Three Dimensional Structural Visualization
Animated Structural Deformation
Animated Earthquake Response
Stress Visualization
Strain Visualization
Displacement Visualization
Drift Visualization
Safety Factor Heatmaps
Failure Zone Visualization
Load Path Visualization
Force Diagram Visualization
Mode Shape Animation
Buckling Mode Visualization
Crack Visualization
Damage Visualization
Construction Sequence Visualization
Side By Side Design Comparison
Time Based Simulation Playback
Web Based Visualization
WebGL Visualization
Virtual Reality Visualization
Augmented Reality Visualization
On Site AR Structural Overlays
Digital Twin Visualization
AI Recommendation Visualization

Geometry and Modeling Module

The Geometry and Modeling Module provides structural model creation and geometric processing.

Features include:

Parametric Structural Modeling
Two Dimensional Geometry
Three Dimensional Geometry
Parametric Components
Structural Templates
Automated Geometry Generation
Automated Meshing
Adaptive Meshing
Mesh Quality Analysis
Mesh Refinement
CAD Import
CAD Export
BIM Import
BIM Export
IFC Support
Geometry Validation
Clash Detection
As Built Geometry Capture
Reality Capture Integration

Reporting and Documentation Module

The Reporting and Documentation Module converts engineering analysis into traceable technical documentation.

Features include:

Automated Structural Reports
FEM Calculation Reports
Code Compliance Reports
Seismic Reports
Wind Reports
Material Reports
Optimization Reports
AI Recommendation Reports
Digital Twin Reports
Structural Health Reports
Construction Reports
Sustainability Reports
Risk Reports
Lifecycle Reports
Engineering Decision Reports
Calculation Provenance
Assumption Tracking
Design Decision Tracking
PDF Export
HTML Export
Machine Readable Reports

Interoperability Module

The Interoperability Module allows StructIQ to communicate with external engineering, construction, geographic, manufacturing, sensing, and research systems.

Features include:

IFC
BIM
CAD
JSON
XML
HDF5
Structured Simulation Data
External FEM Solver Integration
External Optimization Engine Integration
Sensor Platform Integration
GIS Integration
Survey Data Integration
External Material Databases
External Code Databases
Digital Twin Platform Integration
Manufacturing System Integration
Construction Management Integration
API Framework

Knowledge and Research Module

The Knowledge and Research Module provides structured access to engineering knowledge, experimental information, historical failures, and research data.

Features include:

Engineering Knowledge Base
Structural Case Library
Research Model Library
Community Design Library
Material Knowledge Base
Failure Case Library
Retrofitting Case Library
Seismic Case Library
Design Pattern Library
AI Retrieval Across Engineering Knowledge
Research Experiment Tracking
Reproducible Simulation Studies
Model Provenance
Data Provenance
Experimental Data Integration
Field Performance Knowledge
Construction Knowledge Base
Local Material Knowledge Base
Research Comparison Tools
Experimental Validation Records

Education and Training Module

The Education and Training Module makes StructIQ usable as an advanced open source engineering education platform.

Features include:

Education Mode
Guided Tutorials
Interactive Lessons
Structural Engineering Sandbox
Beginner Modeling Mode
Advanced Engineering Mode
Step By Step Load Path Visualization
Step By Step Failure Visualization
Earthquake Simulation Lessons
Material Behavior Lessons
FEM Lessons
Digital Twin Lessons
AI Engineering Lessons
Code Compliance Exercises
Structural Design Challenges
AI Generated Engineering Challenges
Student Projects
Instructor Projects
Automatic Exercise Evaluation
Experiment Comparison
Research Mode
Educational Model Library
Open Structural Engineering Curriculum
Instructor Demonstration Mode
Classroom Collaboration
Student Design Comparison
Engineering Decision Training
Failure Investigation Training
Disaster Response Training
Local Materials Education
Sustainable Design Education
Virtual Laboratory Experiences

Field Operations Module

The Field Operations Module supports engineering work outside traditional office environments.

Features include:

Offline Operation
Offline Material Intelligence
Offline Project Access
Field Material Identification
Field Material Availability Updates
Mobile Material Recommendations
On Site Assembly Verification
Field Inspection Integration
Field Performance Data Collection
Sensor Data Collection
Synchronization After Connectivity Restoration
AR Field Guidance
As Built Verification
Field Documentation
Field Condition Comparison

Disaster Reconstruction Module

The Disaster Reconstruction Module supports rapid engineering assessment and reconstruction after structural disasters.

Features include:

Disaster Rebuild Mode
Rapid Local Material Assessment
Emergency Material Availability Analysis
Post Earthquake Material Recommendations
Post Flood Material Recommendations
Post Fire Material Recommendations
Post Hurricane Material Recommendations
Rapid Structural Reassessment
Rapid Bill Of Materials Generation
Local Reconstruction Planning
Resilient Reconstruction Recommendations
Temporary Structure Analysis
Emergency Design Alternatives
Damage Documentation
Recovery Prioritization
Reconstruction Cost Analysis

Collaboration Module

The Collaboration Module supports engineering review and coordinated project development.

Features include:

Project Management
Project Versioning
Model Versioning
Design Comparison
Change Tracking
Engineering Review Workflow
Design Approval Workflow
Collaborative Model Review
Shared Annotations
Engineering Comments
Decision Tracking
Audit History
Project Documentation
Design Provenance
Requirement Traceability
Review History
Approval History

Verification and Validation Module

The Verification and Validation Module establishes confidence in computational and AI assisted results.

Features include:

Unit Testing
Integration Testing
Regression Testing
FEM Benchmark Testing
Analytical Solution Comparison
Experimental Data Comparison
Code Example Verification
Cross Solver Verification
Mesh Convergence Testing
Time Step Convergence Testing
Material Model Verification
Nonlinear Solver Verification
Dynamic Solver Verification
AI Recommendation Validation
Surrogate Model Validation
Digital Twin Validation
Material Recommendation Validation
Code Compliance Validation
Reproducibility Testing
Independent Verification
Validation Dataset Management

Security and Integrity Module

The Security and Integrity Module protects engineering models, calculations, data, and project history.

Features include:

Model Integrity Checks
Simulation Result Integrity
Project Audit Trail
Data Provenance
Model Version Tracking
AI Model Version Tracking
Code Module Version Tracking
Permission Management
Secure Project Sharing
Secure Sensor Connections
Dependency Monitoring
Calculation Provenance
Assumption Tracking
Engineering Decision Records
Change Authentication
Data Integrity Validation

Scalability Module

The Scalability Module allows StructIQ to operate from individual educational environments through large engineering and research deployments.

Features include:

Desktop Deployment
Local First Operation
Cloud Deployment
Hybrid Deployment
GPU Acceleration
CPU Parallelization
Distributed Computing
High Performance Computing
Multi Node Simulation
Large Model Support
Simulation Checkpointing
Simulation Recovery
Background Simulation
Remote Simulation Monitoring
Scalable Data Storage

Extensibility Module

The Extensibility Module provides the architectural foundation for future engineering capabilities.

Features include:

Modular Architecture
Plugin Framework
Code Module API
Material Module API
FEM Element API
Solver API
AI Module API
Visualization API
Import Export API
Sensor API
Optimization API
Education Module API
ThoughtBridge Module API
LocaleMaterials Module API
Third Party Extension Support
Country Code Extension Framework
Local Jurisdiction Extension Framework
Custom Engineering Discipline Support

Optional Plugin Modules

Optional plugins extend StructIQ without requiring every deployment to include every capability.

Advanced Robotics Plugin

Features include:

Robotic Construction Simulation
Robotic Assembly Planning
Robotic Inspection
Automated Structural Measurement
Robotic Material Handling
Construction Robotics Integration
Structural Repair Robotics

Computer Vision Plugin

Features include:

Structural Image Analysis
Crack Detection
Corrosion Detection
Surface Damage Detection
Deformation Detection
Construction Progress Recognition
As Built Recognition
Automated Inspection Assistance
Drone Image Analysis
Inspection Report Generation

Drone Inspection Plugin

Features include:

Drone Inspection Integration
Automated Structural Imaging
Three Dimensional Reconstruction
Remote Inspection
Damage Mapping
Hard To Access Area Inspection
Post Disaster Inspection
Digital Twin Updates From Drone Data

GIS and Geographic Intelligence Plugin

Features include:

Advanced GIS Integration
Parcel Analysis
Terrain Analysis
Geographic Hazard Mapping
Infrastructure Mapping
Regional Resource Mapping
Environmental Data Integration
Location Based Risk Analysis
Geographic Design Constraints

Advanced Manufacturing Plugin

Features include:

Digital Manufacturing Integration
CNC Integration
Additive Manufacturing Integration
Prefabrication Optimization
Manufacturing Constraint Analysis
Component Production Planning
Manufacturing Cost Analysis
Manufacturing Tolerance Analysis

Structural Health Sensor Plugin

Features include:

Strain Sensors
Accelerometers
Load Sensors
Displacement Sensors
Tilt Sensors
Temperature Sensors
Moisture Sensors
Vibration Sensors
Corrosion Sensors
Sensor Network Management
Real Time Sensor Streaming
Sensor Calibration
Sensor Fault Detection

Advanced Research Plugin

Features include:

Experimental Research Workflows
Custom Constitutive Models
Research Solver Integration
Experimental Data Processing
Parameter Identification
Research Dataset Management
Research Reproducibility
Automated Experiment Comparison
Research Model Publishing

Virtual Reality Plugin

Features include:

Immersive Structural Models
Immersive FEM Results
Immersive Earthquake Simulation
Virtual Structural Inspection
Virtual Construction Review
Virtual Engineering Collaboration
Educational VR Laboratories

Augmented Reality Plugin

Features include:

On Site Structural Overlays
BIM Overlay
FEM Result Overlay
Construction Guidance
Inspection Guidance
Structural Component Identification
Material Identification
As Built Comparison

Advanced AI Plugin

Features include:

Generative Structural Design
Autonomous Design Exploration
Advanced Engineering Agents
Multi Model AI Reasoning
AI Research Assistance
AI Simulation Planning
AI Experiment Design
AI Knowledge Discovery
AI Design Space Exploration
AI Generated Engineering Hypotheses

Insurance and Risk Plugin

Features include:

Insurance Risk Translation
Material Risk Profiles
Assembly Risk Profiles
Climate Exposure Reporting
Material Failure Risk
Lifecycle Risk Analysis
Resilience Documentation
Insurability Support
Risk Mitigation Recommendations

Disaster Intelligence Plugin

Features include:

Multi Hazard Mapping
Disaster Scenario Generation
Emergency Structural Assessment
Rapid Damage Classification
Recovery Prioritization
Emergency Construction Planning
Regional Material Recovery
Reconstruction Optimization

Integrated Engineering Workflow

StructIQ is designed to support an end to end engineering process.

The workflow may begin with a human idea, an existing structure, a site, a problem, or an engineering requirement.

The system can then:

Capture the initial concept
Develop the concept through ThoughtBridge
Extract requirements
Identify engineering constraints
Analyze geographic conditions
Evaluate local materials through LocaleMaterials
Generate structural alternatives
Create structural models
Generate FEM models
Apply loads
Simulate structural behavior
Evaluate seismic response
Evaluate environmental response
Evaluate materials
Check applicable building codes
Optimize structural performance
Evaluate cost
Evaluate sustainability
Evaluate constructability
Evaluate resilience
Generate alternative designs
Compare design alternatives
Present AI recommendations
Verify AI recommendations through engineering analysis
Produce engineering documentation
Support construction planning
Create a digital twin
Monitor real world performance
Compare real performance against simulations
Update the structural model
Predict future structural behavior
Identify potential maintenance requirements
Feed verified real world information back into future analysis

Engineering Intelligence Loop

StructIQ is designed around a continuous engineering intelligence loop:

Human Concept
ThoughtBridge Concept Exploration
LocaleMaterials Geographic and Material Intelligence
Structural Modeling
Traditional FEM Analysis
Building Code Verification
AI Assisted Exploration
Optimization
Human Engineering Review
Construction
Digital Twin
Real World Monitoring
Predictive Analysis
Performance Feedback
Model Updating
Improved Engineering Decisions

This loop allows StructIQ to evolve from a static analysis application into a continuously informed structural engineering system.

Core Engineering Authority

StructIQ maintains a strict distinction between engineering computation and AI assistance.

Traditional FEM analysis is authoritative for structural simulation.

Validated material models are authoritative for material behavior.

Applicable building codes are authoritative for regulatory requirements.

Verified data is authoritative for measured structural conditions.

Human engineering judgment is authoritative for professional engineering decisions.

AI may assist with:

Exploration
Pattern recognition
Optimization
Prediction
Alternative generation
Research
Knowledge retrieval
Design critique
Innovation
Scenario generation
Documentation

AI recommendations must remain identifiable, traceable, reviewable, and subject to appropriate engineering verification.

Future Proofing

StructIQ is designed to accommodate future advances without requiring replacement of its foundational engineering architecture.

Future capabilities may include:

Autonomous Design Exploration
Generative Structural Design
AI Assisted Structural Discovery
Automated Research Experimentation
Real Time Engineering Copilot
Advanced Surrogate Modeling
Real Time Digital Twin Prediction
Autonomous Scenario Generation
Cross Domain Engineering Optimization
Global Structural Knowledge Networks
Advanced Structural Robotics
Robotic Construction Simulation
Automated Inspection
Drone Inspection
Computer Vision Structural Inspection
Continuous Structural Learning
Automated Design Space Exploration
Human Guided Machine Discovery
New FEM Methods
New Material Models
New Structural Systems
New Building Code Systems
New Sensor Technologies
New AI Architectures
New Simulation Methods

Open Source Engineering Education

StructIQ is intended to help reduce dependence on expensive proprietary engineering software in education.

The platform can provide students and educators with access to:

FEM experimentation
Structural simulation
Earthquake simulation
Building code analysis
Material modeling
Digital twins
AI assisted engineering
Local material analysis
Structural optimization
Construction simulation
Failure analysis
Resilience analysis
Sustainable design
Real world structural monitoring

The educational objective is not simply to reproduce proprietary software at lower cost. StructIQ is intended to provide students with deeper visibility into the relationship between engineering assumptions, mathematical models, physical behavior, code requirements, construction realities, and real world structural performance.

Specification Branding License (SBL)

Standard

Fully AGPL-3.0+ compliant system
Copyleft enforced for network deployments
Required attribution:
- Roxanne Ardary
- https://www.roxanneardary.com/

Optional

Specification Branding License (SBL)
- Attribution-free commercial deployment
- Pricing based on scale, usage, and deployment scope
- https://roxanneardary.com/structiq/

License & Notice Requirements

StructIQ is released under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 or later (AGPL-3.0+).
By contributing to this project, you agree that your contributions will also be released under this license.

Please note the following:

All contributions must comply with the AGPL-3.0+ terms.
Under Section 7 of the license, all redistributions, forks, and derivative works must preserve attribution to:
Roxanne Ardary and roxanneardary.com.
StructIQ Specifications are free to use with attribution. A Specification Branding License can be negotiated upon request.
The project’s notice.md file tracks attribution requirements and contributor acknowledgments.
Any update that adds new contributors or modifies attribution should also update notice.md.
When submitting a pull request, ensure that any new files maintain the attribution headers where applicable.
Network-deployed versions of this software must also remain fully AGPL-3.0+ compliant, including exposure of source code modifications when applicable under the license.

For full legal details, please refer to the AGPL-3.0+ license and the project’s notice.md file.

Notice – StructIQ

Attribution Requirement: Under Section 7 of the AGPL 3.0+ license, all redistributions, forks, and derivative works, including network-deployed versions of this project, must provide attribution to Roxanne Ardary and roxanneardary.com.

Contributors

This file tracks contributors and their specific contributions to the project.

Roxanne Ardary, roxanneardary.com – April 2, 2026
Created the StructIQ repository and established the foundational architecture for a modular, AI-assisted structural engineering platform using traditional FEM as the core simulation engine, with support for global building code integration and digital twin expansion.
[Add other contributors here] – [Date]
[Describe contribution in one sentence]

License – StructIQ

This repository is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 or later (AGPL-3.0+).

Key Points

You are free to use, modify, and distribute the code.
All redistributions, forks, and derivative works or network-deployed versions must also be licensed under AGPL-3.0+ and provide attribution to Roxanne Ardary and roxanneardary.com as required under Section 7 of the license.
The software is provided “as is,” without warranty of any kind.

For the full license text, see GNU AGPL-3.0 License.