Apr 13, 2026
With ATENA 2026, we continue to enhance the native Engineering preprocessor and extend its capabilities. Our aim is to create one unified ATENA environment that connects Engineering and Science in a user-friendly workspace designed for realistic and efficient analysis of reinforced concrete structures.
The latest version of ATENA brings major enhancements that expand simulation capabilities, improve workflow automation, and support more realistic modelling of concrete structures throughout their full lifecycle. With a strong focus on advanced analysis, practical engineering needs, and modern interoperability, the new release helps engineers work faster, model more accurately, and gain deeper insight into structural behaviour.
Nonlinear Dynamic Simulation
Perform advanced nonlinear dynamic analyses to capture realistic structural response under time-dependent loading, including complex material and geometric nonlinearities.
3D Printing Process Modelling
Simulate additive manufacturing processes for concrete structures, including layer-by-layer construction effects and the evolving structural response during printing.
Concrete Hydration and Thermo-Mechanical Analysis
Model early-age concrete behaviour with coupled hydration and thermo-mechanical analysis. Evaluate temperature development, stress evolution, and the risk of early cracking.
Python Automation
Automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, and customize simulations using Python scripting. This enables more efficient model preparation, analysis control, and postprocessing.
Structural Capacity, Deflections, and Crack Widths
Assess key performance indicators with greater confidence, including load-bearing capacity, serviceability deflections, and crack width development.
Construction Process Simulation
Take into account the sequence of construction stages and their influence on structural performance. Better represent real construction conditions and time-dependent behaviour.
Crack Visualization
Gain clearer insight into crack initiation and propagation with improved crack visualization tools that support interpretation and communication of results.
Durability Analysis – Corrosion and ASR
Extend structural assessment beyond load resistance by considering durability-related phenomena such as reinforcement corrosion and alkali-silica reaction (ASR).
Creep and Shrinkage
Model long-term concrete behaviour more realistically with enhanced support for creep and shrinkage effects and their impact on structural response over time.
CAD/BIM Interoperability
Improve collaboration and data exchange with stronger CAD/BIM interoperability, enabling smoother integration into modern digital design and engineering workflows.
This new ATENA release is built for engineers and researchers who need reliable tools for the nonlinear analysis of concrete and reinforced concrete structures. From early-age effects and construction stages to long-term performance and durability, ATENA continues to push the boundaries of realistic structural simulation.
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