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ACI 216.1-07 code for concrete elements

The ACI 216.1-07 code (Code Requirements for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry. Construction Assemblies) has been implemented in CYPECAD.

The checks of the ACI 216.1-07 code are carried out automatically when users activate the Check fire resistance box and have selected one of the ACI concrete codes: CIRSOC (Argentina), NSR-10 (Colombia), the ACI code itself, etc.).

As occurs with other codes that have been implemented, with the ACI 216.01-07:

Users indicate the fire resistance properties: define the required resistance and coatings the program is to design, if necessary.
The check is based on design limits of the elements and the reinforcement cover, which can be increased for greater protection.
Concrete columns have a specific fire resistance check.

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Published on 30/01/2017
2017.h

Code implementation. ACI 216.1-07

ACI 216.1-07 (Code Requirements for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry. Construction Assemblies).

Implemented in CYPECAD.

More information can be found in the “ACI 216.1-07 code for concrete elements” section of the new features of CYPECAD.

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Published on 30/01/2017
2017.h

Warning of repeated column references

As of previous versions, CYPECAD detects if there are any repeated column references when the project is saved (the project is saved manually when users change tabs or the program is closed). As of the 2017.g version, the program indicates which references are repeated.

In projects containing many columns, it may be complicated to visually locate these columns. If users know the repeated references, they can use the “Search” option (Introduction > Columns, shear walls and starts > Search) to quickly locate which columns have been assigned the same reference.

CYPECAD

Published on 12/01/2017
2017.g

Representation of the U.L.S. of displacement combinations in contour maps

In the previous version (2017.f), the representation of serviceability limit states (S.L.S) of force combinations was implemented in the contour maps. In this version (2017.g), displacement combinations are included.

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Published on 12/01/2017
2017.g

Assign loads to automatic wind load patterns

In previous versions, it was not possible to assign loads defined by users in the wind load patterns that were automatically generated by CYPECAD when wind loads are defined in the “General data” dialogue box (Project > General data). As of the 2017.g version, users can assign an additional load to introduce any of these load patterns in the program.

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Published on 12/01/2017
2017.g

Horizontal trapezoidal loads on columns

Trapezoidal loads have been implemented in the horizontal loads introduction option for columns.

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Published on 12/01/2017
2017.g

Beams at the base of columns with external fixity

As of the 2017.g version, CYPECAD allows users to analyse the project even if beams (that are not foundation beams, strap beams, supports or walls) have been introduced at the base of columns that have been defined as having external fixity. The program emits a message warning users of this situation, which allows them to ensure the introduction has been carried out intentionally and is not an error.

By introducing these beams at the base of columns with external fixity, users can introduce raised floor slabs containing beams that transmit loads to the columns.

CYPECAD

Published on 12/01/2017
2017.g

Assign fire resistance check zone

Users could, as of previous versions, create zones with different fire resistance options to those defined in the options of the project in CYPECAD. As of the 2017.g version, the option “Assign zone”, has been added to the fire resistance definition tools. This tool allows users to assign the required resistance and fire protection coatings to several zones, if required. The resistance zones can have the same or different fire protection coatings to those of the group.

CYPECAD

Published on 12/01/2017
2017.g

Punching shear reinforcement quantities

Punching shear reinforcement that is introduced using the “Generate reinforcement” or “Add reinforcement” options (Results > Slabs/Waffle slabs > Punching shear) is measured in the takeoff report (File > Reports > Job takeoffs).

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Published on 30/11/2016
2017.f

Contour map representation improvements

Representation of the S.L.S. of force combinations

As of the 2017.f version, CYPECAD can represent Serviceability Limit State (S.L.S) force combinations in its contour maps.

Contour interval representation

In the contour maps for “Design forces”, “Steel areas” and “Ground bearing pressures”, users can define limits, so zones with values exceeding them are not displayed. In previous versions, zones whose values exceeded the limits were shown in the colour of the limit values. As of the 2017.f version, the zones exceeding the maximum limit are shown in dark grey and the zones below the minimum limit in light grey. This allows users to clearly distinguish the zones exceeding each limit.

Diagram of average values between two points

In previous versions, the “Average values in a strip” diagram (which can be defined in the Contour Maps tab), was not drawn when it passed through contour zones with values exceeding the limits established by users.

As of the 2017.f version, this diagram is also represented when it passes through these zones, which are currently displayed in grey (see previous new feature: “Contour interval representation).