Physical Modeling Features |
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Model joint size limit |
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All drafting and model generation features |
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3D line and area objects |
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Database of all standard hot rolled steel, aluminum, and cold formed sections |
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Section Designer for specialized sections |
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Analytical Modeling Features |
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| Meshing tools |
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Automatic mesh generator |
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Automatic edge constraint technology for mismatched meshes |
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2D and 3D |
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Shell element |
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Shear Walls |
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Openings in Walls |
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Coupled spring element |
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Linear link element with stiffness and damping |
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Automated panel zone element |
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Nonlinear link elements: gaps, hooks |
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Nonlinear link elements - plasticity, dampers, isolators |
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Nonlinear frame hinge element |
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Loading Features |
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Point, line, trapezoidal, and area loads |
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Tributary area load distribution to frames |
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Automatic code-based wind loading |
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Open structure wind loading (multiple codes) |
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Automatic code-based seismic loading |
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Pattern loading |
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Applied displacement loading |
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Analysis Features |
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Rigid and Semi-Rigid Diaphragms |
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Eigen analysis |
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Ritz analysis for fast predominant mode evaluation with missing mass |
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Multiple response spectrum cases in single run |
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Modal combination by the CQC, SRSS, GMC or double sum methods |
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Directional combination by the ABS, SRSS, or CQC3 methods |
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Linear dynamic modal time history analysis |
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Buckling analysis |
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Nonlinear analysis |
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Tension/compression-only frame elements |
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Tension/compression only soil (area) |
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P-delta analysis - both small and large P-delta |
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Static pushover analysis |
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Wilson FNA (Fast Nonlinear Analysis) method |
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Target final geometry iterations |
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Static and dynamic load combos - linear, envelope, absolute, SRSS |
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Design Features |
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Steel frame design - American and international design codes (19+) |
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Concrete frame design |
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Composite beam design |
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Shear Wall Design |
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Steel Joist Design |
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Output and Display Features |
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Deformed and undeformed geometry in 3D |
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Loading diagrams |
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Moment, shear and axial force diagrams |
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Stress contours for area and solid objects |
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Resultant forces displayed along section Cuts |
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Detailed results with right button click |
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Virtual work plots |
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Time history displays of function vs. time |
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Force vs. deformation plots |
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Response spectrum curves from time history response |
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Video of animations and time varying results displays |
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3D Walkthroughs with video capture |
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Capture of graphics to .emf, .jpg, .bmp, .tif |
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Quick generation of final printed reports with complete user control |
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Cover sheet identifying client, project, user and company |
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Formatted tables of model definition, analysis and design results |
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Graphical displays of the model |
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All Import & Export Formats |
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Microsoft Access |
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Microsoft Excel |
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SAP2000中文版 text file (.s2k) |
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CIS/2 - STEP |
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Steel detailing neutral file (SDNF) |
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Bi-directional Link with Autodesk Revit Structure |
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AutoCAD (.dxf/.dwg) |
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Frameworks Plus |
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IGES |
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IFC |
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Prosteel |
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Other analysis software text files (Import only) |
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CSI software products are proudly developed in the United States of America.
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