The 8.8 version release notes provide updates across multiple modules of the software. Key changes include: 1) Unique IDs will now be displayed for all elements and can be toggled on/off; 2) Users can modify unique IDs and renumber elements. Additional changes were made to the preprocessor, postprocessor, truss define, RCC design, slab design, beam design, column design, and footing design modules. Various bugs were fixed and new options were added to improve the user experience.
This document describes how to create, run, and monitor a creep analysis job in ABAQUS to model the creep of a pipe intersection over 50 years. It discusses defining and submitting the job, visualizing and plotting the deformed shape and results, including displacement and stress/strain histories at the intersection point over time.
With the growing popularity of Model Based Definition there has also been a growing need for fast and thorough validation of our CAD designs WITHIN the CAD environment rather than after the fact. While PTC's Expert Model Analysis (XMA) is the latest in model validation and metrics for the Enterprise, ModelCHECK is still the tool for end-users to run regular checks on individual designs. However, it is still one of the most under-utilized tools for Pro/E and Creo users. If configured for YOUR company and YOUR standards, ModelCHECK can save countless hours of rework in all phases of your design process.
If you are currently using ModelCHECK or would like to start using it, the included presentation will help you get started and maximize your out-of-the-gate model quality.
This document provides instructions for simulating a pipe-on-pipe impact using ABAQUS/Explicit. It describes modeling two steel pipes, applying initial conditions to one pipe to simulate impact, defining contact and constraints between the pipes, meshing the model, submitting the job for analysis, and visualizing the results. The simulation determines stress and deformation in the pipes from the impact event over a time period of 0.015 seconds using an explicit dynamics step with output of fields, histories, and contour plots.
This document describes modeling a cantilever beam with multiple load cases using ABAQUS. The beam is subjected to unit forces and moments applied at its free end. These loads are modeled using either a single analysis with six load cases, or six separate analyses with one load case each. The results are identical but the multiple load case approach is faster.
This document provides instructions for performing both linear and nonlinear static and dynamic analyses of a skewed plate model in ABAQUS. It describes defining the plate geometry, material properties, and mesh for a linear elastic analysis. It then provides steps for assigning boundary conditions and loads before submitting the linear analysis job. Finally, it gives directions for modifying the model to include geometric nonlinearity and redefining the output requests for the nonlinear analysis.
This document provides a tutorial for using the educational version of RISA-2D software to analyze 2D structures. It walks through analyzing a sample truss structure in 14 steps, including drawing the model geometry, applying loads and boundary conditions, performing the analysis, and reviewing the results. The tutorial demonstrates how to model a simple 2-member truss, apply a 9 kip vertical load at one joint, fix another joint, and analyze the truss to obtain member forces and reactions. Graphical displays are provided throughout to illustrate each step of the process.
1) The document describes creating a linear static analysis model of a cantilever beam in ABAQUS. Key steps include creating the part, material, section, assembly, applying boundary conditions and a pressure load, meshing, creating an analysis job, and viewing the stress contour results.
2) A cantilever beam part is created by sketching a rectangle and extruding it. A linear elastic material, homogeneous solid section, and assembly are defined. Fixed boundary conditions are applied to one end and a pressure load to the top face.
3) The model is meshed with C3D8I elements and a static analysis job is created and submitted. Von Mises stress contours are viewed, showing
This workshop involves a thermal-stress analysis of intersecting pipes using ABAQUS. A quarter symmetry model is created and meshed. A thermal analysis is performed to determine the temperature distribution. This is followed by two static stress analyses - the first applies an internal pressure, and the second uses the temperatures from the thermal analysis as loading. A restart analysis is then used to illustrate ABAQUS' restart capability. Finally, an explicit dynamics analysis is performed to simulate the fully coupled thermal-stress response.
This document describes how to create, run, and monitor a creep analysis job in ABAQUS to model the creep of a pipe intersection over 50 years. It discusses defining and submitting the job, visualizing and plotting the deformed shape and results, including displacement and stress/strain histories at the intersection point over time.
With the growing popularity of Model Based Definition there has also been a growing need for fast and thorough validation of our CAD designs WITHIN the CAD environment rather than after the fact. While PTC's Expert Model Analysis (XMA) is the latest in model validation and metrics for the Enterprise, ModelCHECK is still the tool for end-users to run regular checks on individual designs. However, it is still one of the most under-utilized tools for Pro/E and Creo users. If configured for YOUR company and YOUR standards, ModelCHECK can save countless hours of rework in all phases of your design process.
If you are currently using ModelCHECK or would like to start using it, the included presentation will help you get started and maximize your out-of-the-gate model quality.
This document provides instructions for simulating a pipe-on-pipe impact using ABAQUS/Explicit. It describes modeling two steel pipes, applying initial conditions to one pipe to simulate impact, defining contact and constraints between the pipes, meshing the model, submitting the job for analysis, and visualizing the results. The simulation determines stress and deformation in the pipes from the impact event over a time period of 0.015 seconds using an explicit dynamics step with output of fields, histories, and contour plots.
This document describes modeling a cantilever beam with multiple load cases using ABAQUS. The beam is subjected to unit forces and moments applied at its free end. These loads are modeled using either a single analysis with six load cases, or six separate analyses with one load case each. The results are identical but the multiple load case approach is faster.
This document provides instructions for performing both linear and nonlinear static and dynamic analyses of a skewed plate model in ABAQUS. It describes defining the plate geometry, material properties, and mesh for a linear elastic analysis. It then provides steps for assigning boundary conditions and loads before submitting the linear analysis job. Finally, it gives directions for modifying the model to include geometric nonlinearity and redefining the output requests for the nonlinear analysis.
This document provides a tutorial for using the educational version of RISA-2D software to analyze 2D structures. It walks through analyzing a sample truss structure in 14 steps, including drawing the model geometry, applying loads and boundary conditions, performing the analysis, and reviewing the results. The tutorial demonstrates how to model a simple 2-member truss, apply a 9 kip vertical load at one joint, fix another joint, and analyze the truss to obtain member forces and reactions. Graphical displays are provided throughout to illustrate each step of the process.
1) The document describes creating a linear static analysis model of a cantilever beam in ABAQUS. Key steps include creating the part, material, section, assembly, applying boundary conditions and a pressure load, meshing, creating an analysis job, and viewing the stress contour results.
2) A cantilever beam part is created by sketching a rectangle and extruding it. A linear elastic material, homogeneous solid section, and assembly are defined. Fixed boundary conditions are applied to one end and a pressure load to the top face.
3) The model is meshed with C3D8I elements and a static analysis job is created and submitted. Von Mises stress contours are viewed, showing
This workshop involves a thermal-stress analysis of intersecting pipes using ABAQUS. A quarter symmetry model is created and meshed. A thermal analysis is performed to determine the temperature distribution. This is followed by two static stress analyses - the first applies an internal pressure, and the second uses the temperatures from the thermal analysis as loading. A restart analysis is then used to illustrate ABAQUS' restart capability. Finally, an explicit dynamics analysis is performed to simulate the fully coupled thermal-stress response.
The document provides instructions for modeling a pump assembly in ABAQUS. Key steps include:
1. Importing the mesh of a pump housing as an orphan mesh and modifying nodal coordinates to change the inner diameter of a hole.
2. Deleting elements to remove ribs from the pump housing and halving the part using element deletion.
3. Importing CAD geometry for other components (cover, gasket, bolts) and halving the imported parts using extruded cuts.
4. Creating the full assembly model by combining the modified pump housing mesh with the halved CAD components. Instructions are provided to ensure the model is set up correctly for subsequent analysis workshops.
1. Two analysis steps were defined: a static step to apply internal pressure, and a transient step to analyze creep over 50 years.
2. Output requests were specified to write displacements, stresses, and creep strains to the output database every 2 increments, as well as displacements at a point.
3. Boundary conditions of symmetry and a displacement constraint were applied, and internal pressure and end cap pressure loads were prescribed. An initial temperature of 540°C was also specified.
This document provides tips and tricks for using Creo Parametric. It discusses how to set background colors, create mapkeys, manage large assemblies, use mechanism connections, and improve dimensioning in drawings. Specific tips include using advanced selection methods, assigning mass to assembly components, leveraging intent references, and various configuration options to control system behavior. The document aims to increase efficiency and robustness when working in Creo.
This document provides an introductory tutorial for building a model in SAP2000. It describes building a model of a five panel sloped truss bridge that is 60 feet long. The tutorial walks through defining materials, drawing frame and area objects, adding loads and restraints, running analyses, and reviewing results. It introduces the basic tools and functions in SAP2000 for constructing models and performing common modeling tasks.
This document describes the steps to create a geometry model of an intersecting pipe and pressure vessel system in ABAQUS. The model represents the system operating at elevated temperature carrying internal pressure. The geometry creation involves:
1. Sketching concentric circles to define the vessel shape and dimensioning them.
2. Creating a datum plane offset from the vessel to sketch the intersecting pipe profile.
3. Extruding the pipe profile through the vessel and cutting out the intersection.
4. Filletting the intersection edge and quartering the model to reduce complexity for future analysis.
When complete, the model will be used in subsequent workshops to build the full analysis model and perform the creep
This document provides instructions for defining the material and section properties of components in a pump assembly model in ABAQUS. It describes:
1) Creating a linear elastic material called "Steel" with properties for the pump housing, cover, and bolts and assigning a solid section called "SteelSection" to these parts.
2) Defining the gasket material properties by running a script that specifies a nonlinear pressure-closure relationship, and creating a section called "GasketSection" with the gasket material.
3) Plotting the loading and unloading curves for the gasket material to better understand its behavior.
This document provides instructions for generating finite element meshes for different components of a pump assembly model in ABAQUS. It describes assigning mesh attributes such as element types and seed sizes to the pump housing, bolts, cover, and gasket. Meshes are generated for the pump housing using modified quadratic tetrahedral elements, bolts using incompatible mode hexahedral elements, cover using modified quadratic tetrahedrons with a free mesh technique, and gasket using linear hexahedral elements with a swept meshing technique. The document contains details on selecting regions, assigning element types and seed sizes, and generating meshes for each part instance.
1. Version 8.8.1 of the STRUDS software includes several new options and enhancements for preprocessors, postprocessors, RCC design modules, and drafting.
2. New preprocessor options allow renumbering of inclined elements, releasing column elements below a level, and defining soft storeys and vertical earthquake forces on selected elements.
3. Postprocessor enhancements include displaying the current load combination in the status bar and adding unit display and scrolling to element charts.
This tutorial provides instructions on how to use Micro-Cap 10 circuit simulation software. It discusses how to draw schematics by placing components, wiring them together, and setting component properties. Examples are provided to demonstrate diode and transistor I-V characteristic analysis using DC analysis, as well as node voltage analysis over time using transient analysis. The tutorial concludes with an example of setting up two sinusoidal voltage sources with different frequencies.
This document provides instructions for analyzing and designing a four-storied reinforced concrete building using SAP2000 v14 software. It describes the steps to create the model, including defining materials, frame sections, adding frame objects and restraints. The building details such as dimensions, grades of concrete and steel, loadings are also specified. Detailed procedures are given to model the columns, beams, apply supports and modify column orientations.
The document describes defining material and section properties for a pipe creep model in ABAQUS. It includes:
1) Defining a single material with temperature-dependent linear elastic and power-law creep properties based on data in three tables for properties like Young's modulus and creep coefficients.
2) Creating a solid homogeneous section assigning the material and thickness, then assigning the section to the entire part.
3) Instancing the part in the assembly to include it in the model.
This document provides information on using Pro/Weld in Creo 2.0 to model welds in assemblies. It describes how to create welding rods and processes, set welding preferences, use weld features to apply welds, and measure weld properties. Tips are provided on using the weld wizard, setting default parameters, and troubleshooting notch features.
This document provides instructions for completing a nonlinear static analysis of a pump assembly model using ABAQUS. It describes defining analysis steps, contact interactions between components, applying bolt preloads and pressure loads, and evaluating results. Key steps include:
1) Creating two analysis steps - one for bolt pretensioning and one for pressurization.
2) Defining surfaces on components and specifying contact interactions between surfaces using a friction coefficient.
3) Applying bolt preloads of 500 lbs by defining pretension sections and fixing bolt lengths after pretensioning.
4) Applying 1000 psi pressure loads to pump and cover surfaces.
5) Evaluating results such as gasket sealing pressure, bolt forces,
This document provides guidelines for using the structural analysis software ETABS consistently within Atkins Dubai. It covers topics such as modelling procedures, material properties, element definition and sizing, supports, loading, load combinations, and post-analysis checks. The objective is to complement ETABS manuals and comply with codes such as UBC 97, ASCE 7, and BS codes as well as local authority requirements for Dubai projects. The procedures are based on standard practice in Dubai but can be revised based on specific project requirements.
This document provides instructions for students on how to use AutoCAD to create technical drawings, including applying dimensions, text styles, and linetypes. It explains how to set up the drawing limits and grid display. It then provides step-by-step instructions on how to use dimension commands like DIMLINEAR, DIMCONTINUE, and DIMRADIUS to accurately measure and annotate objects. It also describes how to set dimension and text styles and use different linetypes to create clear and properly formatted technical drawings.
This release note summarizes new features and fixes for version 8.7.1 of the structural analysis and design software. Key changes include:
1) Improved load generation and handling for slabs, wind loads, and member releases.
2) Enhancements to beam, column, and footing design reports including dynamic report generation and selection of report details.
3) Fixes to load combinations, ductile detailing options, analysis and design modules, file backups, and drafting outputs.
4) New options added for trapezoidal loads, flexural moments, torsional moments on elements while others have been temporarily removed.
This document provides instructions for meshing different components of a pump assembly model in ABAQUS. It describes:
1. Modifying the pump housing element type from linear tetrahedrons to modified second order tetrahedrons for improved contact analysis.
2. Generating a swept mesh of the bolts with hexahedral elements using an edge seed of 8.
3. Generating a free mesh of the cover with modified quadratic tetrahedron elements using a global seed of 0.35 and edge seeds of 8 for the bolt holes.
4. Generating a swept mesh of the gasket with linear hexahedral elements using a global seed of 0.25.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for modeling, analyzing, and designing a 10-story reinforced concrete building using ETABS. It includes steps to start a new model, define material properties, member sections, loads, mass sources, design codes, meshing, load combinations, analysis options, running analysis and design, and viewing results. The objective is to demonstrate the analysis and design of the building using the UBC-97 code for static lateral forces.
The document provides step-by-step instructions for modeling, analyzing, and designing a 10-story reinforced concrete building using ETABS. It defines the material properties, section properties, load cases, and equivalent lateral force parameters. The steps include starting a new model, defining section properties for beams, columns, slabs, and walls, assigning the sections, defining load cases, and specifying the analysis and design procedures.
1. A plane frame structure was modeled in GSA Suite software and analyzed under full factored loading. Bending moment diagrams were generated which identified maximum and minimum bending moments.
2. Hand calculations were shown to determine the global stiffness matrix partitions for the frame based on its degrees of freedom. The local stiffness matrix for a member was transformed to the global matrix.
3. Further analysis of the bending moment diagrams identified the locations of zero bending moments. For linear members, graphs were plotted and linear equations solved. Members with parabolic bending followed a quadratic equation to find two zero points.
1. The STRIDS 8.9 release notes summarize updates to the preprocessor, including adding consideration of rigid floor diaphragm action, compatibility with seismic standards, and options for importing/exporting DXF files.
2. Updates to the post-processor include improved slab design for partially continuous edges and corrected steel schedules. Beam design was updated with options for bar diameter selection and added HTML reports.
3. Updates in footing design include combined effects of pressures considered for moment and shear calculations in combined footings, and steel calculated for shear. Drafting changes allow DXF output of footing plans and sections.
The document provides instructions for using Esteem software to analyze and design reinforced concrete structures. It describes the process of creating a new project, inputting structural elements like grids, beams, columns and slabs, applying loads, performing 2D and 3D analysis, designing structural elements, and viewing results. Key steps include generating meshes, analyzing plans, designing beams, slabs and columns, running batch processing for full 2D+3D analysis and design, and viewing loadings, results and design reports. The software allows graphical modeling and integrated analysis, design, and drafting of reinforced concrete structures.
The document provides instructions for modeling a pump assembly in ABAQUS. Key steps include:
1. Importing the mesh of a pump housing as an orphan mesh and modifying nodal coordinates to change the inner diameter of a hole.
2. Deleting elements to remove ribs from the pump housing and halving the part using element deletion.
3. Importing CAD geometry for other components (cover, gasket, bolts) and halving the imported parts using extruded cuts.
4. Creating the full assembly model by combining the modified pump housing mesh with the halved CAD components. Instructions are provided to ensure the model is set up correctly for subsequent analysis workshops.
1. Two analysis steps were defined: a static step to apply internal pressure, and a transient step to analyze creep over 50 years.
2. Output requests were specified to write displacements, stresses, and creep strains to the output database every 2 increments, as well as displacements at a point.
3. Boundary conditions of symmetry and a displacement constraint were applied, and internal pressure and end cap pressure loads were prescribed. An initial temperature of 540°C was also specified.
This document provides tips and tricks for using Creo Parametric. It discusses how to set background colors, create mapkeys, manage large assemblies, use mechanism connections, and improve dimensioning in drawings. Specific tips include using advanced selection methods, assigning mass to assembly components, leveraging intent references, and various configuration options to control system behavior. The document aims to increase efficiency and robustness when working in Creo.
This document provides an introductory tutorial for building a model in SAP2000. It describes building a model of a five panel sloped truss bridge that is 60 feet long. The tutorial walks through defining materials, drawing frame and area objects, adding loads and restraints, running analyses, and reviewing results. It introduces the basic tools and functions in SAP2000 for constructing models and performing common modeling tasks.
This document describes the steps to create a geometry model of an intersecting pipe and pressure vessel system in ABAQUS. The model represents the system operating at elevated temperature carrying internal pressure. The geometry creation involves:
1. Sketching concentric circles to define the vessel shape and dimensioning them.
2. Creating a datum plane offset from the vessel to sketch the intersecting pipe profile.
3. Extruding the pipe profile through the vessel and cutting out the intersection.
4. Filletting the intersection edge and quartering the model to reduce complexity for future analysis.
When complete, the model will be used in subsequent workshops to build the full analysis model and perform the creep
This document provides instructions for defining the material and section properties of components in a pump assembly model in ABAQUS. It describes:
1) Creating a linear elastic material called "Steel" with properties for the pump housing, cover, and bolts and assigning a solid section called "SteelSection" to these parts.
2) Defining the gasket material properties by running a script that specifies a nonlinear pressure-closure relationship, and creating a section called "GasketSection" with the gasket material.
3) Plotting the loading and unloading curves for the gasket material to better understand its behavior.
This document provides instructions for generating finite element meshes for different components of a pump assembly model in ABAQUS. It describes assigning mesh attributes such as element types and seed sizes to the pump housing, bolts, cover, and gasket. Meshes are generated for the pump housing using modified quadratic tetrahedral elements, bolts using incompatible mode hexahedral elements, cover using modified quadratic tetrahedrons with a free mesh technique, and gasket using linear hexahedral elements with a swept meshing technique. The document contains details on selecting regions, assigning element types and seed sizes, and generating meshes for each part instance.
1. Version 8.8.1 of the STRUDS software includes several new options and enhancements for preprocessors, postprocessors, RCC design modules, and drafting.
2. New preprocessor options allow renumbering of inclined elements, releasing column elements below a level, and defining soft storeys and vertical earthquake forces on selected elements.
3. Postprocessor enhancements include displaying the current load combination in the status bar and adding unit display and scrolling to element charts.
This tutorial provides instructions on how to use Micro-Cap 10 circuit simulation software. It discusses how to draw schematics by placing components, wiring them together, and setting component properties. Examples are provided to demonstrate diode and transistor I-V characteristic analysis using DC analysis, as well as node voltage analysis over time using transient analysis. The tutorial concludes with an example of setting up two sinusoidal voltage sources with different frequencies.
This document provides instructions for analyzing and designing a four-storied reinforced concrete building using SAP2000 v14 software. It describes the steps to create the model, including defining materials, frame sections, adding frame objects and restraints. The building details such as dimensions, grades of concrete and steel, loadings are also specified. Detailed procedures are given to model the columns, beams, apply supports and modify column orientations.
The document describes defining material and section properties for a pipe creep model in ABAQUS. It includes:
1) Defining a single material with temperature-dependent linear elastic and power-law creep properties based on data in three tables for properties like Young's modulus and creep coefficients.
2) Creating a solid homogeneous section assigning the material and thickness, then assigning the section to the entire part.
3) Instancing the part in the assembly to include it in the model.
This document provides information on using Pro/Weld in Creo 2.0 to model welds in assemblies. It describes how to create welding rods and processes, set welding preferences, use weld features to apply welds, and measure weld properties. Tips are provided on using the weld wizard, setting default parameters, and troubleshooting notch features.
This document provides instructions for completing a nonlinear static analysis of a pump assembly model using ABAQUS. It describes defining analysis steps, contact interactions between components, applying bolt preloads and pressure loads, and evaluating results. Key steps include:
1) Creating two analysis steps - one for bolt pretensioning and one for pressurization.
2) Defining surfaces on components and specifying contact interactions between surfaces using a friction coefficient.
3) Applying bolt preloads of 500 lbs by defining pretension sections and fixing bolt lengths after pretensioning.
4) Applying 1000 psi pressure loads to pump and cover surfaces.
5) Evaluating results such as gasket sealing pressure, bolt forces,
This document provides guidelines for using the structural analysis software ETABS consistently within Atkins Dubai. It covers topics such as modelling procedures, material properties, element definition and sizing, supports, loading, load combinations, and post-analysis checks. The objective is to complement ETABS manuals and comply with codes such as UBC 97, ASCE 7, and BS codes as well as local authority requirements for Dubai projects. The procedures are based on standard practice in Dubai but can be revised based on specific project requirements.
This document provides instructions for students on how to use AutoCAD to create technical drawings, including applying dimensions, text styles, and linetypes. It explains how to set up the drawing limits and grid display. It then provides step-by-step instructions on how to use dimension commands like DIMLINEAR, DIMCONTINUE, and DIMRADIUS to accurately measure and annotate objects. It also describes how to set dimension and text styles and use different linetypes to create clear and properly formatted technical drawings.
This release note summarizes new features and fixes for version 8.7.1 of the structural analysis and design software. Key changes include:
1) Improved load generation and handling for slabs, wind loads, and member releases.
2) Enhancements to beam, column, and footing design reports including dynamic report generation and selection of report details.
3) Fixes to load combinations, ductile detailing options, analysis and design modules, file backups, and drafting outputs.
4) New options added for trapezoidal loads, flexural moments, torsional moments on elements while others have been temporarily removed.
This document provides instructions for meshing different components of a pump assembly model in ABAQUS. It describes:
1. Modifying the pump housing element type from linear tetrahedrons to modified second order tetrahedrons for improved contact analysis.
2. Generating a swept mesh of the bolts with hexahedral elements using an edge seed of 8.
3. Generating a free mesh of the cover with modified quadratic tetrahedron elements using a global seed of 0.35 and edge seeds of 8 for the bolt holes.
4. Generating a swept mesh of the gasket with linear hexahedral elements using a global seed of 0.25.
This document provides step-by-step instructions for modeling, analyzing, and designing a 10-story reinforced concrete building using ETABS. It includes steps to start a new model, define material properties, member sections, loads, mass sources, design codes, meshing, load combinations, analysis options, running analysis and design, and viewing results. The objective is to demonstrate the analysis and design of the building using the UBC-97 code for static lateral forces.
The document provides step-by-step instructions for modeling, analyzing, and designing a 10-story reinforced concrete building using ETABS. It defines the material properties, section properties, load cases, and equivalent lateral force parameters. The steps include starting a new model, defining section properties for beams, columns, slabs, and walls, assigning the sections, defining load cases, and specifying the analysis and design procedures.
1. A plane frame structure was modeled in GSA Suite software and analyzed under full factored loading. Bending moment diagrams were generated which identified maximum and minimum bending moments.
2. Hand calculations were shown to determine the global stiffness matrix partitions for the frame based on its degrees of freedom. The local stiffness matrix for a member was transformed to the global matrix.
3. Further analysis of the bending moment diagrams identified the locations of zero bending moments. For linear members, graphs were plotted and linear equations solved. Members with parabolic bending followed a quadratic equation to find two zero points.
1. The STRIDS 8.9 release notes summarize updates to the preprocessor, including adding consideration of rigid floor diaphragm action, compatibility with seismic standards, and options for importing/exporting DXF files.
2. Updates to the post-processor include improved slab design for partially continuous edges and corrected steel schedules. Beam design was updated with options for bar diameter selection and added HTML reports.
3. Updates in footing design include combined effects of pressures considered for moment and shear calculations in combined footings, and steel calculated for shear. Drafting changes allow DXF output of footing plans and sections.
The document provides instructions for using Esteem software to analyze and design reinforced concrete structures. It describes the process of creating a new project, inputting structural elements like grids, beams, columns and slabs, applying loads, performing 2D and 3D analysis, designing structural elements, and viewing results. Key steps include generating meshes, analyzing plans, designing beams, slabs and columns, running batch processing for full 2D+3D analysis and design, and viewing loadings, results and design reports. The software allows graphical modeling and integrated analysis, design, and drafting of reinforced concrete structures.
This tutorial document provides instructions for using Ansoft HFSS simulation software to construct and analyze a dipole antenna. It discusses creating the project, defining variables, building the dipole and port geometries, assigning radiation and port boundaries, setting up the frequency sweep solution, and generating reports on input impedance, S11 parameter, antenna parameters like directivity, and the far-field radiation pattern. The tutorial aims to illustrate the basic HFSS workflow and commands through a simple example to help new users get familiar with the software.
The whole manual is divided into three part: Beginning, Intermediate and Expert. Under Beginning part the Basic Geometry- co-ordinate system, loading, supporting, defining and Analysis will be shown for various types of structure; when under Intermediate part both analysis and design will be shown for various types of structure in static linear method. Under Expert part dynamic analysis method will be discussed with sequence. Remember one thing that learning a StaadPro analysis software is a practice work whereas this manual will act as a guideline.
Engr. Yousuf Dinar
Assistant Structural Engineer, Tropical Limited
Lecturer, ATI Training and Consultants
Email: Yousufdinar2012@gmail.com,
Cell: 01675585448.. for inquiry and training service
The document describes the configuration options in the first chapter of the ETABS software manual. It explains how to set up the units of measurement for input and output data, configure the material properties for concrete, steel, wood and masonry, and define static, dynamic and accidental load cases. The materials section provides calculations for determining the properties of concrete and reinforcing steel based on codes such as ACI 318 and AISC 360.
The document provides release notes for STRUDS 2005 software. Major updates include:
1) Complete integration of all modules (pre/post-processing, analysis, design) allowing toggling between modes within a single file.
2) Introduction of L-shaped and T-shaped column design and analysis as well as shear wall design/analysis.
3) Enhancements to the preprocessor including load definition and a collapsible tree menu for entity creation/editing.
This document provides a user manual for OptiNest II, a nesting software for optimizing the placement of irregular shapes on sheet materials. The manual covers installation of the software, describes the user interface and optimization parameters, and provides guidance on importing and exporting designs in DXF format. Key sections include installation and activation, piece and panel importing, nesting map exporting, and parameters for controlling the nesting algorithm and cut optimization.
This document provides an overview of the Advanced Design System (ADS) simulator for RF and microwave circuit design. It describes the types of circuit analysis available in ADS including DC, transient, AC, and S-parameter analysis. It also outlines the basic steps for creating a new ADS project, including setting up a workspace, creating schematics, adding components, and performing simulations and reviewing results. An example simulation of a microstrip circuit with lumped elements is presented to demonstrate the simulation workflow in ADS.
1. The document outlines the operation steps for the TEMS system, including installing and setting up the interface, inputting map and engineering parameters, setting service and neighbor cells, Rx levels and qualities, and automatic dialing.
2. Key steps include loading the cell file, setting the site/cell name, editing Rx level and quality charts, locking the BCCH, creating point and cell layers in MapInfo from text files, exporting Rx level, quality and FER reports, and combining the log files.
3. Notes provide guidance on checking mobile devices if disconnected, keeping charts the same size, and stopping testing if more than the cluster level is reached.
This document describes a MapBasic tool that creates pie-shaped sector polygons from cell site location and azimuth data. The tool allows the user to select columns from an open table containing latitude, longitude, azimuth and other optional sector fields. It adds a button and menu to MapInfo to launch the sector creation process. The output is a new table of sector polygons that can be used for labeling and thematic mapping of wireless network coverage.
The document discusses InRoads template libraries. Templates, components, and end conditions stored in a project's template library (.itl file) should only relate to that specific highway project. Larger projects may have a master template library. The template library organizer allows copying items between libraries. Components make up highway sections and have points, styles, and constraints assigned. End conditions control cut/fill slopes. Constraints specify how points relate and can be used to simplify templates using parametric widths.
InnerSoft CAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD that installs a set of productivity tools for Civil and Survey engineering, Counting, Estimating and measurements in construction project budgets. You can:
Export to an Excel Sheet the values of Area/Length property or coordinates for various AutoCAD entities.
Import from an Excel Sheet the vertex coordinates for a set of 2D polylines or 3D polylines (you can choose between 3 different methods). You can also import a set of points from Excel or a set of Texts with an insertion point for each one.
Extract all block definitions of a drawing in individual AutoCAD files (each block definition in a single file).
Sum the area or length property of a set of objects. Sum accumulated distance of a user defined walk in the drawing.
Draw the longitudinal profile of a set of entities from a user defined axis. Triangulate a set of points or mesh a model surface.
Take measurements on AutoCAD for construction project budgets.
Create, open or save different libraries, which contain a series of AutoCAD drawings (*.dxf or *.dwg) organized by books.
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This SAP2000 tutorial provides an overview of how to model a basic concrete bent structure. It demonstrates how to define materials, sections, grids, supports, loads, and perform analysis and design. Key steps include defining a 5000 psi concrete material, rectangular and circular concrete sections, equally spaced grids, fixed supports, point loads on the cap beam, and running analysis to show bending moment results. The tutorial also shows how to model a nonprismatic cap beam and rotate local axes.
The document provides guidance on manually checking inputs and outputs when using the structural analysis software STAADPRO. It recommends verifying that the model, loads, and support conditions are correctly defined. It also suggests checking results like reactions, forces and moments by calculating values manually. An example model is checked by manually calculating loads, periods, forces and comparing to STAADPRO results to validate the software output. Manual checks help ensure accurate modeling and error-free analysis and design.
Power copy allows users to reuse features in multiple situations while maintaining standardized creation methods. It can be instantiated from existing documents or catalogs. Once instantiated, the user has access to all features. Power copy displays the selected features, inputs that can modify features, parameters, connected documents, and visual properties. It is created by selecting features from the specification tree, defining inputs, and can then generate those features on selected inputs. This allows efficient creation of standard features on different areas of a part design.
This document describes an automated code generator tool that will generate batch program code based on user inputs to enforce common structure and reduce development costs. It discusses the project overview and modules, including the input, interfacing, and code generation modules. It also describes the design methodology, data flow diagram, entity relationship diagram, code templates, and 9 input screens to capture program details, input tables, output reports, and insert, update, and delete operations from the user. The generated code will include the necessary features for the application.
Report Exchange Designer allows users to modify and run predefined fixed asset reports in Oracle Applications. It provides an easy way to create new reports without using Oracle Report Builder. Key steps include:
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1. To annotate DC operating points on a circuit schematic in Cadence, run a DC analysis and select "Annotate" and then "DC Operating Points" in the results tab. This will display parameters like ids, vgs, etc. next to transistors.
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This document provides step-by-step instructions for modeling, analyzing, and designing a 10-story reinforced concrete building using ETABS. It describes creating the model grid and defining material properties. It also details drawing structural members like beams, columns, slabs, and shear walls and assigning section properties. The document specifies loading cases, analysis options, and design codes. It concludes with running analyses, design, and checking story drift. The overall objective is to demonstrate modeling and design of a reinforced concrete building using static lateral force procedure.
The document introduces a new type of tank with a dome center and slab beam periphery. It provides DXF output files for different tank designs that can now be opened in AutoCAD without loading additional files, including Intze, conical, cylindrical, rectangular, cylindrical GSR and rectangular GSR tank designs. Modifications were also made to allow user-defined pile design capacity and fix issues with editing seismic and wind load parameters.
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New pile foundation types have been added including bored and driven cast-in-situ and precast piles, and piles can now be designed as friction, end bearing, or both. Different concrete grades can be assigned for column design, modifications were made to staircases in cylindrical ESRs, predefined capacity calculation was added for Intze tanks, and several bugs were fixed regarding column properties, floor name display, BRB depth in Intze tanks, and a wall as beam feature for cylindrical tanks.
The release notes describe modifications made to the detailing of reinforcement in various types of tanks in ESRGSR 3.0.7, including bottom ring beams, Intze tanks, conical tanks, cylindrical and rectangular ESR tanks, cylindrical and rectangular GSR tanks, and slab beam tanks. The release also includes demo examples in a new Examples folder on the accompanying CD.
The release notes describe modifications made to the design and reinforcement detailing of various tank components in ESRGSR 3.0.6, including the bottom ring beam, Intze tanks, conical tanks, cylindrical and rectangular ESR tanks, and cylindrical and rectangular GSR tanks. The update also includes demo examples on the CD in a new Examples folder.
The release notes summarize new features for ESRGSR 3.0.5, including introducing flat slab designs for cylindrical tanks, adding rectangular or circular column options for flat slabs, including hydrodynamic pressures for conical tanks, incorporating earthquake loads per IS 1893:2002, allowing for catwalks along tank perimeters, and fixing various bugs in reports and calculations.
This release note describes updates made in version 3.1.0, including fixing issues with initializing data generation, saving dead storage values, including wall load in bottom beam calculations, completing dynamic analysis reports, and solving problems with abnormal program termination when opening or reopening files in different modules, showing improper reinforcement parameters, performing foundation design, and applying wind load after dynamic analysis.
This release notes document summarizes updates made in version 3.0.9 of the ESRGSR software. The updates include: fixing a bug in wall thickness design for rectangular tanks with flat slabs; resolving an issue where cylindrical tank height was incorrectly replaced by design height in container properties; and solving an error that occurred in cylindrical tanks with top slab beams due to a small grid size.
This document summarizes new features and enhancements in the STRUDS structural analysis and design software, including improved 3D visualization, direct import of CAD plans, automatic mesh generation, stress contour visualization, modeling of industrial structures, improved seismic and slab design, minor bug fixes, and more.
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This document describes several new features and improvements in the latest version of STRUDS software. Some key points include:
1) A new graphical interface with unlimited redo-undo options for geometry creation.
2) The ability to move slabs, elements, and nodes during modeling.
3) Using the Complete Quadratic Combination method for modal combinations in generation of earthquake loads.
4) Consideration of column offset and wide column effects in the design of beams and calculation of moments and shear forces.
The document describes several new features and improvements to the STRUDS software. Some key additions include the ability to import and export files with ETABS, new options for perpendicular snapping and window selection in column modeling, and the implementation of Fe550 grade steel in structural designs. Improvements were also made to DXF drawings for beams, slabs, columns, shear walls, and footings.
Animation has been added to visualize structural behavior under earthquake loads. Users can identify weak elements by viewing the animation and strengthen elements by increasing their stiffness. Modal mass and participation factors are introduced as per IS 1893 to calculate effective seismic weight and contribution of each mode. Distribution of earthquake loads on columns and walls is reported floor-wise and for the whole structure. Beam, column and footing detailing and quantity reports are now available in HTML format, and DXF outputs are improved with no overlapping text. User interaction is added for DXF layer and dimension specifications.
Major enhancements were made to 3D modeling, rendering, loads, structural design, and file interoperability in STAAD.Pro. Key updates include selection and editing in 3D view, improved 3D rendering, displaying loads in 3D, notional wind load generation, floor loading commands, modifying shear walls, and column orientation to any angle. Beam design was improved to modify beams when minimum stirrup spacing is not met.
The 8.9.2 release notes summarize updates made to the preprocessor, postprocessor, RCC design modules. Key changes include modifications to section property dialogs in preprocessing, corrections to trapezoidal slab design and deflection check reporting in slabs, updated unit conversions in beam and column design reports, and modified footing area calculations in footing design reports.
The release notes summarize updates to the version 8.9.1 modeling and design software. In the preprocessor, front end optimizations for master-slave modeling were implemented along with other modeling enhancements. For R.C.C. design, slab design calculations now better account for provided steel ratios and trapezoidal footings can now be designed with eccentricity. Truss element numbering bugs were also addressed.
- Grid lines can now be generated uniformly or at an incline with various options to aid modeling geometry in STRUDS. Grid lines can also be edited as required.
- ETABS files and analysis files can now be imported into and exported from STRUDS.
- Slab design parameters now allow factors to be set for top and bottom steel detailing.
- Pattern loading is implemented, applying live loads on alternate and adjoining spans, and beam design considers worst load combinations.
- Maximum bar length and layers can now be set in beam design parameters to aid reinforcement detailing.
The release notes for ESRGSR 3.2 include: 1) Implementation of a new standard for calculating the total weight, lateral forces, impulsive and convective masses of liquid retaining structures for both empty and full tank conditions. 2) Changes made to grid values for slab beam type tanks. 3) Changes to column editing for cylindrical tanks. 4) Modification to the minimum steel requirements for flat slab detailing.
This release notes document summarizes version 3.0.9 of the ESRGSR software. It addresses 3 issues: 1) A bug was fixed regarding the required thickness of a rectangular wall with a flat slab being more than provided. 2) An issue was solved where the cylindrical wall height in the container properties page was incorrectly replaced by the design height of the wall. 3) An error in the ESR-Cylindrical design with a top slab beam due to a small grid size was resolved.
New pile foundation types have been added including bored and driven cast-in-situ and precast piles, and piles can now be designed as friction, end bearing, or both. Different concrete grades can be assigned for column design, modifications were made to staircases in cylindrical ESRs, predefined capacity calculation was added for Intze tanks, and several bugs were fixed regarding column properties, floor name display, BRB depth in Intze tanks, and adding a wall as beam feature for cylindrical tanks.
1. Release Notes of 8.8 version
General :
1.Unique ids will be displayed for elements and nodes in all the views and reports.
User can turn off these ids by selecting options provided in each module.
viz.Display->Unique Ids On/Off after setting a floor in Preprocessor
Tools->Unique Ids On/Off in Design
Control->IDs/Columns/Slabs in Postprocessor
2.User can modify the unique ids by using following option in Preprocessor:
Tools->Renumber Elements/Nodes
Here user can renumber all or selected beams/columns or nodes.
User can select the entities by window/grid/range or he can locate the
entities.
-If user selectes 'Renumber all' option,beams/columns or nodes,will be renumbered
by using the start number given for that entity.
-If user selectes 'Renumber selected' option,he can give the ids to the selected
beams/columns or nodes, manually.
-If user selectes 'Renumber selected' option and 'Renumber all selced' option,
the selected beams/columns or nodes,will be renumbered by using start number
given for that entity.
-User can select the numbering order.
-User can change the floor-level to renumber all entities on another floor-level.
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Preprocessor:
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Following options are added/modifications done in the menu which is
displayed after setting a floor.
1.Options added to change printer fonts for sections and loads
under the menu option 'Floor' .
These new options are as follows :
Floor->Print->Print Font Settings->Section
Floor->Print->Print Font Settings->Load
2.Function keys are now provided for displaying sections(F2).
elemental loads(F3) and wall loads(F8) in the 'Entities' dialog
under the menu option 'Display->Entities'.
3.Modifications made in Slab Quantity report which is displayed after selecting.
'Display->List->Slab Quantity report'.
Total area of slabs is added at the end of the report.
4.By default,'Entities' dialog is now displayed with all the options as a
full dialog.
2. 5.Modifications in 'Edit->Multiple Slabs' option :
Data related to 'Sunk Slab' can now be modified by using this option.
6.Modifications 'Create->Slab' option :
In 'Slab Properties' dialog, slab loading pattern can now be given by
using keyboard.
7.Option provided to delete column with node if no other elements are
connected with that node.
8.Toolbar is provided for zoom and pan options.
9.In multiple slab edit,slab thickness was getting multiplied as per user
defined unit,twice.This problem is solved.
Following options are added/modifications done in the menu which is
displayed after creating/opening a building.
10.Earlier,after corrupting the bld file and reopening the same file,
the messege -" Unable to open the file "- was being displayed. After selecting
exit from the same window,the option "save y/n/cancel" was being displayed.
When selcting yes here; the bak file also was getting corrupted.This problem
is solved now.
11.Earthquake load generation : User can give live load reduction percentage,
for each level now.Or he can give constant live load percentage for all the
floors.In that case,live load for the terrace floor will be taken as zero.
For this use, menu options
'Setup->Seismic Parameters' or
'Setup->Response Spectrum Parameters'
In the dialogs,which will be displayed after selecting above options,
click the button - 'LL Percentage'.A dialog for 'Live Load Percentage'
will be displayed, showing Floor-Level and live load percentage
for each level.Also,there is a checkbox - 'Consider constant live load
percentage for all the floors(no live load for terrace floor)'.
If user selects this option, constant live load percentage will be applied
for all the floors and live load of terrace i.e. the topmost floor will not
be considered in the earthquake load calculation.
If user deselects this option,he can give live load percentage for each
level, manually.
12.Modification in 'Response spectrum parameters' dialog :
The value of zone factor is now modified according to selection of zone.
13.User can now define and attach T,L sections to columns for analysis purpose.
3. For attaching these sections,Select - 'Column->Orient'.Then select the column
and click the button 'Shape & Size' and change the column section.
Design of T,L shaped columns isnot supported now.
14.If user sets colours for levels,those will be used for display in spaceframe
view.Columns will be displayed in black colour.
15.Modification in column reaction method of earthquake load generation :
Spaceframe analysis is now used instead of planegrid analysis.
16.In 'Column->Set Parameters' option,a warning message is added so that
user defined column sizes will not be overwritten accidentally.
17.Column->Orient->Shape and Size : Columns in the selected column groups are
highlighted.
18.Member release and master-slave relations defined in preprocessor are now
transferred to STAAD input file.
19.Default load combinations used in the design are now transferred to STAAD
input file.
20.Elements segregated as beam and column and written under heading
'DESIGN BEAM' and 'DESIGN COLUMN' respectively,in STAAD input file.
21.While writing joint loads in STAAD input file,the node id was being written
twice.This problem is solved.
22.User was unable to remove the release status of elements.This problem
is solved.
Truss Define :
23.In user defined truss , Zoom and Pan options were not working properly.
This problem is solved .
24.In Predefined Truss,there was an option to delete an element but no option
was available to add an element.This option is added now.
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Postprocessor:
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1.Control->Define Set->Load Comb.Set
- Software hangs if user selects above option.This problem is solved.
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R.C.C. Design
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General :
1.Design Module : Window was always in maximized state.Now user can tile the
window.
2.STRUDS Help is now availble in design module also.
3.There was a problem in saving and opening the design files,if user had
opened the HTML reports before saving the design.This problem is solved.
Slab design :
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No changes
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Beam design :
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1.Provided steel diagram added for top and bottom steel.
2.Steel required at top and bottom displayed for 2 consecutive beams
simultaneously.
3.Detail report - User defined point load was not displayed in the beam detail
design report.This problem is corrected.
4.Section depth check - 'Depth should not be more than L/4 ' - check passing
condition is modified.
5.Individual design module - 'Compute flange dimensions automatically' option
removed for T/L sections.
6.Beam detail design report is saved by different names for each floor-level.
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Column design :
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1.View design in column - If column design fails at any level,user can
now view the design of columns at other levels.
2.Loadcombination with DL load case : If load factor for DL loadcase is less
than 1.0,this factor is retained while computing the working load.
This modification is done only for 'DL' load case without considering other
loadcases present in that load combination.
3.Column orientation angle is displayed in the detail design report.
4.Column dynamic report problem of shifting of columns in report,solved.
5. 5.If column design fails for one of the column groups,earlier there were
problems in generating column design reports.These problems are solved now.
6.In 'Properties' dialog box,an option is added to check the presence of
horizontal bracings at all the levels for a column.This check is taken
before the design of each column group .A warning message is displayed
containing the column names along with the levels where such bracings arenot
present.
7.Floor and level descriptions are displayed in the design reports,
instead of their numbers.
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Footing design :
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1.Horizontal projection of column bars in footing - added in
'Footing Design Parameters' dialog.It is used for development length check
in design.
2.Currently development length check for column bars is taken for tension.
Now development length check is added for column bars in compression.It checks
only the vertical length of column bars,projecting into the footing.
3.Report added for footing loads for selected/all load combination/s added .
Option added for this report is :
Footing-> Report->HTML reports->Load report
4.Loadcombination with DL load case : If load factor for DL loadcase is less
than 1.0,this factor is retained while computing the working load/working
pressure.This modification is done only for 'DL' load case without
considering other loadcases present in that load combination.
5.Floating column foot group geneation problem solved.
6.Footing detail design report : Pressure calculation displayed after area
calculation.Working pressures also displayed in the report.
7.If footing slope exceeds 45 degrees,a warning message is displayed .
User can change the minimum depth of the footing or he can ignore the warning.
An option is provided in the 'Properties' dialog to turn this check on/off.
8.Now,parameters changed through - View design->Change parameter option -
will be applicable for that footing group only.
9.Footing bitmap displyed in HTML report is modified.
6. 10.In combined footing design,load taken for design was taken as maximum of the
loads at both the ends of a column.Now load of only lower end is considered.
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Truss Design:
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1.User defined Truss Zoom,Pan problem solved.
2.Predefined Truss element deletion,addition problem solved.
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Drafting :
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1.beam L - section is displayed in beam sheet - in stf files.
which was present earlier,now removed in 8.7.1,it is added again.
2.For drawings in dxf format colours are assigned to layersso that user can
change the colours of all the entities on a layer by changing only the colour
of the layer.
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