Advanced Structural Analysis
A new, Windows-based program for all aspects of structural analysis ranging from simple 2D frames to complex structures incorporating beam and plate elements.
Increased analysis capability will offer the structural engineer some of the more advanced analysis techniques identified in EC3, such as order analysis and the analysis of frames with connections of given moment rotation characteristics, in a more accessible, PC-based form.
Examples include:
- Nodal spring elements permitting moment rotation characteristics to be modelled
- Facilities for rigid offsets
- True tapered beam elements
- Shell elements
- Tension and compression only elements
- Elastic plastic and 2nd order analysis
This Advanced Structural Analysis software will be released in stages between Autumn 1994 and Spring 1995.
STRANGER
Sidercad of Italy have also successfully developed STRANGER, a Windows 3.1 based Structural package, which includes modules for:
- Analysis model generation
- Structural analysis
- Post analysis steel design
- Steel connection design
- Steel section catalogue manager
- Bolts, nuts and washer catalogue manager
Simple Connection Design
A program which aims to lead the designer towards a connection design for which the fabrication will be straightforward. By integrating this program with Advanced Structural Analysis, designers will be able to see clearly the impact of member forces on connection design and will be able to make more consistent decisions in their choice of connection.
The program is based on agreed European approaches to the design and detailing of simple connections and will provide the user with the option to change the values of the defaults. The program will display the fully detailed connection with the option to change the detailing parameters.
Connection detailing software was released in 1992 and further connection design software is scheduled for release during 1994.
Moment Connection Design
A general moment connection design program being developed to test and enhance the design models in the "CIMsteel Design Guide - Connection Procedures to EC3".
The moment connection design software will be available as part of a new 3D steelwork modelling package from Autumn 1994.
Member Design to EC3
An authoritative and comprehensive Windows-based program to carry out structural member design to EC3. The program will design any European, USA or Japanese profile. It will provide both full structure checks of user chosen profiles and the ability to design a profile to the user's criteria.
The EC3 Member Design Software will be available in Spring 1994.
General Calculation Software
An innovative system of computerising free format calculations which will become the personal tool of the engineer. The system will include fully integrated calculation facilities, standard engineering data tables, standard engineering equations and a drawing facility, all of which can be easily pulled together to form computerised calculation sheets.
Transferring calculations traditionally done by hand onto the computer will make a significant contribution to the integration of information flow through the design and manufacturing process. This innovative software will be released in stages during 1994.
Portal Frame Design
A program to design portal frames to EC3 is being developed to test the design models proposed in the "CIMsteel Design Guide - Portal Frame Design to EC3". This specialist software will enable designers and fabricators throughout Europe to realise the economic benefits offered by this particular structural form.
The portal frame design software will be released in stages between Autumn 1994 and Winter 1996.
Principal collaborators are:
- Computer Services Consultants (UK) Ltd. - UK
- QSE Ltd. - UK
- Sidercad SpA - Italy
- Technische Datenverarbeitung GmbH - Austria
- Technische Universität Graz - Austria
- Centre Technique Industriel de la Construction Métallique, France
- Rambøll Hannemann & Højlund - Denmark
Click here to see the full list of CIMsteel Collaborators
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