This repository serves as a growing database of relevant Python libraries for professional engineers, with a focus on Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, and Mechanical disciplines. It is aimed at facilitating the discovery and use of Python for engineering tasks.
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The information is also available in a searchable format within the Notion Database, which offers ease of management and access.
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To contribute:
- Fork the project.
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature). - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'). - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/AmazingFeature). - Open a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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| Library | Description | Tag |
|---|---|---|
| efficalc | Render Python calculations clearly for review/reports | Scientific Computing |
| SciPy | Scientific and technical computing | Scientific Computing |
| NumPy | Advanced mathematical functions, array operations | Scientific Computing |
| SymPy | Symbolic mathematics | Scientific Computing |
| Jupyter Notebook | It's not a library but interactive computing | Scientific Computing |
| PySpark | Real-time, large-scale data processing | Data Visualization |
| Polars | Performant dataframe library for managing structured data | Data Visualization |
| Pandas | Data manipulation and analysis | Data Visualization |
| Matplotlib | 2D plotting library | Data Visualization |
| PyVista | 3D plotting and mesh analysis | Data Visualization |
| Bokeh | Interactive visualization | Data Visualization |
| Plotly | Interactive plotting | Data Visualization |
| XLwings | Control Excel from Python | Data Visualization |
| Dash | Web applications | Data Visualization |
| Pyexcel | Spreadsheet manipulation | Data Visualization |
| Seaborn | Statistical data visualization | Data Visualization |
| CalcTree | Control and automate your calculations via API | Calculation Tools |
| Viktor | Low code web app creation for engineers | Structural |
| PyTekla | A thin Python wrapper around the .NET Tekla API. | Structural |
| ak_sap | A Python wrapper to control SAP2000 FE models | Structural |
| PyCBA | Fast linear elastic analysis of general beam configurations | Structural |
| Anastruct | 2D frame analysis | Structural |
| PyAbaqus | Control and scripting for Abaqus | Structural |
| comtypes | CSI SAP2000 and Etabs manipulation | Structural |
| sectionproperties | Cross-section analysis | Structural |
| OpenSees | Finite element tasks | Structural |
| PlaneSections | Finite element beam bending | Structural |
| StruPy | Structural engineering design | Structural |
| PyAnsys | Many Python packages for using Ansys | Structural |
| Pynite | Simple finite element analysis | Structural |
| IndeterminateBeam | Indeterminate beam solver | Structural |
| steelpy | A simple library for section properties of AISC steel shapes | Structural |
| exdxf | Read, modify, and create new DXF drawings with Python | 3D Modelling / CAD |
| rhino3dmpy | Geometry manipulation for Rhino 3D | 3D Modelling / CAD |
| Blender API | Excellent tool for controlling and extracting data | 3D Modelling / CAD |
| FreeCAD API | Scripting and extending FreeCAD capabilities | 3D Modelling / CAD |
| pyRevit | Rapid prototyping API for Revit | 3D Modelling / CAD |
| Compas | A python framework with many tools for computational design | 3D Modelling / CAD |
| pyautocad | COM for controlling Autocad | 3D Modelling / CAD |
| rhinoscriptsyntax | Scripting engine for Rhino | 3D Modelling / CAD |
| BlenderBIM | Manipulate and control BlenderBIM | 3D Modelling / CAD |
| Groundhog | Geotechnical calculation library | Geotechnical |
| ObsPy | Python framework for processing seismological data | Geotechnical |
| LiquPy | Liquefaction analysis using Python | Geotechnical |
| FoundationDesign | Foundation analysis and design | Geotechnical |
| pySlope | Slope stability analysis | Geotechnical |
| PyAnchor | Soil anchor design | Geotechnical |
| Geotecha | Tools for geotechnical engineering analysis | Geotechnical |
| Shapely | Manipulates and analyzes planar geometric objects | GIS |
| Folium | Creates interactive maps with Python, integrating Leaflet.js | GIS |
| GeoPandas | Extends pandas for spatial data operations | GIS |
| PyQGIS | The Python API for QGIS | GIS |
| ChannelFlowlib | Open Channel flow solver | Hydrotechnical |
| raspy | HEC-RAS hydraulic modeling tools | Hydrotechnical |
| PyHSPF | Hydrological Simulation Program Fortran (HSPF) modeling | Hydrotechnical |
| Hydrostats | Hydrological data analysis and statistics | Hydrotechnical |
| Hydroengine | Hydrological and environmental data analysis tools | Hydrotechnical |
| fluids | Fluid dynamics library | Hydrotechnical |
| Keras | High-level neural networks API | Machine Learning |
| PyTorch | Machine learning library | Machine Learning |
| TensorFlow | Machine learning and neural networks | Machine Learning |
| Scikit-learn | Machine learning algorithms | Machine Learning |
| OpenCV | Computer vision and image processing | Machine Learning |
| Pydantic | Data validation | Other |
| PySpark | Big data processing | Other |
| SQLAlchemy | Database toolkit | Other |
| PyTest | Testing framework | Other |
| efficalc | Render Python calculations clearly for review/reports | Scientific Computing |
| SciPy | Scientific and technical computing | Scientific Computing |
| NumPy | Advanced mathematical functions, array operations | Scientific Computing |
| SymPy | Symbolic mathematics | Scientific Computing |
| Jupyter Notebook | Interactive computing | Scientific Computing |
| PyTekla | A thin Python wrapper around the .NET Tekla API. | Structural |
| ak_sap | A Python wrapper to control SAP2000 FE models | Structural |
| PyCBA | Fast linear elastic analysis of general beam configurations | Structural |
| Anastruct | 2D frame analysis | Structural |
| PyAbaqus | Control and scripting for Abaqus | Structural |
| comtypes | CSI SAP2000 and Etabs manipulation | Structural |
| sectionproperties | Cross-section analysis | Structural |
| OpenSees | Finite element tasks | Structural |
| PlaneSections | Finite element beam bending | Structural |
| StruPy | Structural engineering design | Structural |
| PyAnsys | Many Python packages for using Ansys | Structural |
| Pynite | Simple finite element analysis | Structural |
| IndeterminateBeam | Indeterminate beam solver | Structural |
| FastAPI | Create web APIs with Python | Web Dev |
| Django | High-level Python web framework | Web Dev |
| Litestar | Lightweight API builder | Web Dev |
| Streamlit | Create apps and dashboards easily | Web Dev |
| Beautiful Soup | HTML and XML parsing | Web Dev |
| Flask | Lightweight web development framework | Web Dev |
| Solara | Python web framework for reactive web apps | Web Dev |