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As of the 2017.i version, CYPECAD and CYPE 3D allow users to work on several projects simultaneously.

Once a project has been opened in CYPECAD or CYPE 3D, users can access the general program menu to open another file of these programs and work on it or on both projects at the same time.

This allows users to, for example, edit the results of a structure that has already been analysed or introduce a new structure whilst another is being analysed. It is even possible to analyse several projects at the same time. The number of executions is not limited.

There is one limitation, it is not possible to keep the same file open more than once.

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  • 2017.i

Código Reglamentario para el municipio de Puebla (2003). Implemented in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D.

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  • 2017.i

When applying Brazilian design codes, the diameter of circular columns is indicated with the Greek letter “Ø” instead of the word “diameter”.

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  • 2017.h

A button has been added in the top part of the column reinforcement editor which allows users to design column stirrups when the longitudinal reinforcement has been modified manually.

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  • 2017.h

Options have been added to copy post-tensioned elements. These have been included in the “Copy elements of the group”, “Copy symmetrical elements” and “Copy elements in another group” dialogue boxes.

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  • 2017.h

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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  • 2017.h

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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  • 2017.h

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.

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  • 2017.g

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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  • 2017.g

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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  • 2017.g

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

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  • 2017.g

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.

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  • 2017.g
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