Collect, model, & optimize overhead distribution assets
What Is SPIDAcalc?
SPIDAcalc makes it straightforward to collect, model, and optimize overhead telecommunications and distribution assets, giving you transparency, control, and flexibility over collection, material specification, and analysis methods.
Intuitive Modeling & Design
Superior User Interface
Intuitive drag-and-drop functionality, configurable workspaces, and interactive 2D and 3D views.
Assemblies and Connectivity
Quickly create designs by using preconfigured standards and lead connectivity to dramatically reduce design time.
Design Advisor
Optimize your pole class and anchor leads with streamlined routines, eliminating the need to guess and check.
Powerful Analysis Capabilities
Trusted Calculations
Backed by a powerful finite element analysis engine, SPIDAcalc offers both traditional linear analysis and advanced geometric nonlinear analysis.
Interactive Analysis Results
Display stress, shear, moment, and deflection along the pole with interactive charts, streamlining your reporting needs. Work with an innovative patent-pending 360° radar chart.
Make Ready Evaluations
Design Comparison
Automatically generate make-ready statements and reports using SPIDAcalc’s exclusive design comparison tool.
Vertical Clearance Checks
Evaluate above ground and between clearances anywhere along the span and at the pole using profile view.
Communication Bundles
Create a limitless array of communication bundles on the fly or using pre-built configurations.
SPIDAcalc
- Configurable, drag-and-drop user interface
- Model single-pole overhead electric and telecommunication systems
- Geometric nonlinear analysis of pole loading, clearances, and remaining strength
- Prebuilt NESC, CSA, GO95 safety code criteria or build custom load cases
*Prices vary per region. For more options, see licensing and subscriptions section.
SPIDAcalc
Increase your system integrity, ensure reliable service, reduce safety concerns, and optimize overhead financial investments.
SPIDAcalc has streamlined our pole analysis
Featured User Stories
BC Hydro
BC Hydro Creates Consistency in Pole Design and Analysis While Ensuring Government Compliance
By adopting SPIDAcalc, BC Hydro could update and validate standards that meet requirements for geometric nonlinear analysis for pole loading.
Utilities Kingston
Utilities Kingston Streamlines and Simplifies Design Analysis
SPIDAcalc simplified the design analysis process by moving from manual to modern workflows.
Genesys International
Digital Twins Increase Tower Inspection Accuracy
The team enabled smart inventory management of their telecom infrastructure.
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FAQs
The price of SPIDAcalc varies per region. While there are several types of licensing available, a common choice is the 12-month practitioner license offered through Bentley’s eStore. When you purchase through the eStore, you get a Virtuoso Subscription. This means you get the software and “Key” (token) to redeem for self-paced training.
Yes, once your order has been fulfilled, you will be granted access to the support site which will allow you to submit help tickets and to access available support articles and videos.
You can learn about SPIDAcalc for free by watching available tutorial videos and articles. Additionally, you will be invited to participate in our free monthly webinars learning series, SPIDA Lunch & Learns, which covers a variety of instructional topics including use of SPIDAcalc. Access all the learning you need here.
We offer a Free 30-Day Trial of SPIDAcalc. To learn more and request a trial, please fill out Start a trial form.
SPIDAcalc contains preconfigured options for the NESC (National Electrical Safety Code), CSA (Canadian Standards Association), and GO95 (General Order 95) Safety Codes. Users can also define their own loading scenarios by specifying their own weather criteria and load factors.
The structures and selections available in SPIDAcalc are configured and stored in your client file (engineering library). You use the SPIDA Client Editor to add, remove, or modify structures in the client file. If you are an engineering practitioner, you can configure as many client files as needed in support of client needs. If you are an owner/operator, Bentley provides client file configuration as an optional service.
Minimum requirements for 32-BIT and 64-BIT installs
Processor:
Dual or Quad-Core Intel or AMD, such as Intel Core i7 Processor
Operating System:
4-bit operating system running Windows 10 or Windows 11
RAM:
8 GB+
Hard Drive Available Capacity:
10 GB (approximately 580 MB used when installed)
Video Card:
Dedicated video card with support for OpenGL 2.0
Monitor:
10” monitor for tablet PC, 15” for laptop PC, or 19” for desktop PC
Suggested Requirements
Processor:
Dual or Quad-Core Intel or AMD, such as Intel Core i7 Processor
Operating System:
Any 64-bit operating system running Windows 10
RAM:
8 GB+
Hard Drive Available Capacity:
10 GB (approximately 300 MB used when installed)
Video Card:
Dedicated video card with support for OpenGL 2.0
Monitor:
10” monitor for tablet PC, 15” for laptop PC, or 19” for desktop PC
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