PERFORM-3D provides users with a sophisticated earthquake engineering tool for static pushover analyses and nonlinear dynamic response history analysis, while PERFORM-COLLAPSE aids engineers to model and analyze conditions of “progressive collapse” or “disproportionate collapse” in buildings. The software addresses areas of nonlinear analysis that are undergoing significant growth in the building, bridge and infrastructure markets across the globe. Initially, PERFORM-3D and PERFORM-COLLAPSE will be interfaced to SAP2000 and ETABS as external add-ons, but in time this technology will be seamlessly integrated into the CSI analytical engine, SAPFIRE™, which powers all of Computers and Structures’ products.

In announcing the acquisition, CSI President Ashraf Habibullah said “We are very excited to have Professor Powell join the CSI development team. His Knowledge and Experience are a perfect complement to CSI’s Technology and Expertise. With this acquisition, we are aligning developments that will define the future of Practical Performance Based Design and accelerate the adaptation of powerful Nonlinear Methods into the mainstream of Structural Engineering Practice.”

A statement released by Dr. Powell said “I am delighted to be associated with CSI, and excited by the opportunities. CSI has always been a leader in structural analysis technology and I am impressed by Ashraf’s commitment to keep that leadership. CSI has a terrific group of people. I look forward to working with them to set the standard for nonlinear analysis, and to bring it into the mainstream of structural engineering.”