New features of the 2014.l version
Code implementation. Eurocode 1 (Romania)
SR EN 1991-1-4/NB (2007) Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. Part 1-4: General actions – Wind actions. National annex (SR EN 1991-1-4/NB).
Implemented in CYPECAD.
Floor slab sheet editor for precast, reinforced and prestressed joists for Mexico
The following codes, used in the “Floor slab sheet editor for precast, reinforced and prestressed joists” for Mexico have been implemented in the 2014.l version:
- NTCRC: 2004 (Mexico)
Normas técnicas complementarias para diseño y construcción de estructuras de concreto.
Used in Mexico City. - ACI 318M-08 (USA)
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318M-08).
Used in the rest of Mexico.
CYPE’s “Floor slab sheet editor” is a free software program. The program is included in the CYPE program installation DVD. It is available in Spanish for Mexico and Spain, in Catalan and in Portuguese for Brazil and Portugal. The file which installs the program is located in the “Install individual programs” directory of the installation folder of any of the indicated languages. Please recall, that when the complete CYPE program version is downloaded from the download area of our website, it consists of a compressed file containing the CYPE software installation DVD.
CYPE’s “Floor slab sheet editor” is used to introduce data sheets for precast, reinforced and prestressed joist floor slabs that are not included in CYPECAD. The “Floor slab sheet editor” generates an FVA format file which CYPECAD can import and then use the floor slab data sheets that have been introduced in the editor. This is a very useful tool for users wishing to analyse and design projects containing precast, reinforced or prestressed joist floor slabs not included in the program (if they have been provided with data sheets from the manufacturers), and for manufacturers wishing to provide CYPECAD users with the properties of the precast, reinforced or prestressed joist floor slabs so they may be used in their projects (if the manufacturers’ joist floor slabs are not included in CYPECAD).
More information can be found on the “Floor slab sheet editor for precast, reinforced and prestressed joists” on our Spanish webpage (Download, Installation, Data introduction...).
A link is also available on the same webpage to download a compressed file to install CYPE’s “Floor slab sheet editor for precast, reinforced and prestressed joists” individually for the indicated languages.
Buffer tanks in heating and air conditioning water handling systems
As of the 2014.l version, CYPECAD MEP allows users to include buffer tanks in heating and air conditioning water handling systems. These elements can be found in the Air conditioning tab > Installation > water handling systems > Buffer tank.
The program allows for the buffer tanks to be arranged in two ways:
- In series between the production equipment and the internal installation
- Between independent circuits
With this configuration, the buffer tank, as well as acting as an accumulating volume in the installation, acts as a hydraulic separator, separating the primary and secondary circuit.
Regarding the accumulated volume, the program calculates a recommended volume depending on the type of production and installation. However, users’ criteria still prevails, due to the wide range of recommendations currently available to establish the optimum accumulation volume for this type of installation.
