Question 1

What is Cimbra?

Accepted Answer

Cimbra is a structural optimization platform for precast concrete T-beam design. It finds the best designs for weight, cost, or embodied carbon — all verified against ACI 318-19.

Question 2

Who is Cimbra designed for?

Accepted Answer

Cimbra is built for structural engineers and precast concrete manufacturers who need to quickly evaluate and optimize T-beam designs during early-stage design and bidding.

Question 3

What building codes does Cimbra support?

Accepted Answer

Cimbra currently supports ACI 318-19. Eurocode 2 support is coming soon.

Question 4

How much does Cimbra cost?

Accepted Answer

Cimbra is $250/month or $1,995/year per seat. Annual billing saves 34%. Both plans include a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.

Question 5

Is my project data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256), stored in Google Cloud in the United States. Security rules ensure you can only access your own projects.

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