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ANSI/AISC 360 (LRFD) (USA), as of the 2010.a version.

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  • 2010.a

Eurocode 2 (general document adapted to Romania) – EN 1992-1-1, as of the 2010.a version.

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  • 2010.a
  • Check for shear buckling
    Within the shear checks carried out by the program, an additional check for shear buckling has been implemented for when the section web is slender.
  • Check for shear and bending
    When the shear effect in the calculation of the design bending moment is negligible, a justification text is generated.
  • Bending checks of elements
    When lateral buckling is negligible, a justification text is generated.
  • Torsion, shear, axial force, and biaxial bending checks of elements
    When the combined effect of torsion and shear is negligible, upon calculating the normal design forces, a justification text is generated.
  • Check for torsion
    The calculation of the plastic torsional modulus has been included in the checks for torsion, so a more precise analysis is carried out.
  • Sections with Iz > Iy
    It is now possible to check sections whose inertia in its Z-axis is greater than that of its Y-axis.
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  • 2009.1.m

Code for Structural Design in the Republic of Panama (REP-04)
Implemented in CYPECAD and Metal 3D.

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  • 2009.1.m

Algerian Seismic Loading Code RPA 99 / VERSION 2003 (Algeria)
Implemented in CYPECAD and Metal 3D.

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  • 2009.1.m
  • The number of codes is increased for which the detailed check reports on ultimate limit states of welded and rolled steel sections are obtained. These reports are available for the following codes and steel types:
    • Rolled and welded sections:
    • CTE DB SE-A (Spain)
    • CAN/CSA S16-01 (Canada)
    • Eurocode 3 (Generic, Bulgaria and Portugal)
    • Eurocode 3 (France) - NF EN 1993-1-1/NA: 2007-05 (newly implemented)
    • Cold formed steel sections
    • NBR 14762 (Brazil)
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  • 2009.1.j

As of the 2009.1.g version, users may introduce a value for the rotational stiffness at the ends of elements using the Fixity at ends option, located in the Bar menu. Metal 3D calculates the initial rotational stiffness of elements fixed to bolted connections which have been designed and displays them in the Joints report so users may compare the value to that introduced.

As of the 2009.1.j version, Metal 3D compares the rotational stiffnesses introduced by the user and those proposed by the program, and displays the comparison in an agile and efficient way using the Rotational stiffness option located in the Joints menu. This option allows the user to automatically assign the rotational stiffnesses proposed by the program as well as review them to decide which rotational stiffnesses to adopt.

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  • 2009.1.j
  • Ultimate limit state combinations for failure
    The Use or Use category and Snow level can be selected so the program may automatically generate the load combinations (in accordance with the selection that has been carried out) for the analysis depending on the ultimate limit states for failure of each material (concrete, foundation concrete, cold formed steel, rolled steel and wood). To do so, new options have been implemented in the Limit states dialogue (Job > General data > Limit states (combinations) button) which allow for the Use and Snow level to be selected for the various materials.

    Additionally, two options have been incorporated in the same dialogue box which generate the combinations of the BAEL 91 code bearing in mind the earthquake code in use:
    • BAEL 91 option
      The load combinations are generated taking into account the PS 92 earthquake code (France)
    • RPS 2000 option
      The load combinations are generated taking into account the RPS 2000 earthquake code (Morocco).
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  • 2009.1.j
  • Matching of joist top reinforcement and positive moments for all the floor groups of the building
    It is possible to match the top reinforcement of joists and their positive moments on all floor groups without the need of having to change to another group. To do so, the commands Match top reinforcement (Results tab > Joists > [Top reinf.] Match) and Match joists (Results tab > Joists > [Bottom reinf] Match) contain two options: Match in all groups and Match in current group.
  • Joist force diagrams per rib or per metre slab width
    The joist force diagrams can be viewed with their values per rib or per metre slab width. The way in which the results are expressed can be configured for viewing on screen as well as for the joist force reports:
    • On screen
      In the Forces in joists dialogue box (Results tab > Envelopes > Forces in joists) two options have been included: Values per rib and Values per metre width
    • In joist force reports
      In the Force envelopes report (from any tab > File > Print > Job report > Forces in joists > select group(s)) the Values per rib and Values per metre width options can also be activated.
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  • 2009.1.j
  • As of the 2009.1.h version, it is possible to obtain detailed reports on ultimate limit state checks carried out on welded and rolled steel sections in Integrated 3D structures in CYPECAD and in Metal 3D

    As of the 2009.1.j version, it is also possible to obtain detailed reports on ultimate limit state checks carried out on welded and rolled steel sections introduced in CYPECAD (columns and beams)

    To view these reports, having analysed the job, click on the following options:
    • Columns
      Results tab > Columns > Edit > select steel column > U.L.S. button

      Or alternatively:
      Column Definition tab > Introduction > Columns, shear walls and starts > Design button > select steel column > U.L.S. button
    • Beams
      Results tab > Beams/Walls > Beam errors > select steel beam > U.L.S. checks button
    • Summarised column and beam reports
      Click on the following option from any tab File> Print > Job report > U.L.S. checks for beams and columns.
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  • 2009.1.j

We have augmented the number of building codes for which you can now obtain USL calculations for both rolled and welded steel members. The calculations are available for the following building codes:

  • Rolled and welded steel members:
    • CTE DB SE-A (Spain)
    • CAN/CSA S16-01 (Canada)
    • Eurocode 3 (Generic, Bulgaria, and Portugal)
  • Cold formed steel members:
    • NBR 14762 (Brazil)
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  • 2009.1.i

We have recently implemented the following building codes:

  • Seismic Codes:
    • Decree #2, 23.07.2007 (Bulgaria)
    • CSRC-2002 (Costa Rica)
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  • 2009.1.i
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