Slovenian national annex to Eurocode 8: Design of structures earthquake resistance. Part 1: General rules, seismic actions and rules for buildings.
Implemented in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D.
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CYPECAD
Reglamento INPRES - CIRSOC 103. Reglamento argentino para construcciones sismorresistentes. Parte I – Construcciones en general (2018).
Reglamento INPRES - CIRSOC 103. Reglamento argentino para construcciones sismorresistentes. Parte II – Construcciones de hormigón armado (2021).
Implemented in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D.
In version 2024.c, editing resources are now included in the editing of each frame. The main purpose of this new feature is to be able to add notes on the detailing of the reinforcement in order to finish editing in another CAD program.
As of version 2024.c, CYPECAD now allows users to include electrowelded mesh for use in the analysis of flat slabs in a similar way to the use of the base reinforcement. As well as designing the reinforcement taking into account the electrowelded mesh, the program also allows users to detail the reinforcement, obtain reports and drawings as well as detailed measurements of the reinforcement.
Electrowelded meshes are part of a new CYPECAD module, so in order to use them, users must have the corresponding permission in their user license.
Electrowelded mesh and base reinforcement
For analysis purposes, the electrowelded mesh and the base reinforcement are treated in the same way, bearing in mind that, when designing the slab reinforcement, both elements provide a uniform mechanical ratio throughout the slab.
For flat slabs, the program now allows users to choose between assigning base reinforcement or electrowelded mesh.
When selecting the "Electrowelded meshes" option, the program allows users to choose from all the references defined in the library. New meshes can be added to the library by defining their reference and characteristics.
The X and Y axes of the mesh can be made to coincide with the reinforcement axes of the slab, or they can be rotated by 90°.
The program designs the necessary reinforcement bars in addition to the mesh, using the reinforcement tables for slabs with electrowelded mesh.
Editing electrowelded meshes
If meshes have been assigned to any of the panels, the "Electrowelded meshes" option will be activated in the "Flat/Waffle slabs" menu in the "Results" tab. After analysing the job, the program will automatically generate a mesh distribution proposal for the top and bottom reinforcement of the flat slab sections, which can be checked and modified using this option (Electrowelded meshes). The editor allows users to delete, move and trim the existing meshes. It also includes different features to make it easier to enter new mesh in the desired areas.
The criteria for automatically generating the mesh distribution can be configured in the menu "Job" > "Floor slab options" > "Generation of electrowelded meshes".
The layout of the electrowelded meshes should ensure that the floor slab panel is completely covered by the mesh panels, taking into account that each panel should overlap with the next one in the overlapping area.
Electrowelded meshes report
The "Reports" menu of the program includes the new "Electrowelded meshes" report, which contains information on the types of mesh used in the job as well as their characteristics and the quantity of panels per floor, taking into account, where appropriate, the necessary trimming to adapt them to the geometry of the floor slab.
Electrowelded meshes drawing
The "Drawings" menu of the program includes the new "Electrowelded mesh" type of drawing. As with other CYPECAD floor plans, the elements to be shown can be configured in this drawing by means of a series of options.
The drawing shows a floor with the layout of the electrowelded meshes, a detailed model of the different meshes used in the job, and details of each of the trimmed panels. A summary table with the quantities and weights of each of the elements in the drawing is also included.
All CYPE programs can be installed in their different versions (Professional Version, Evaluation Version, Campus Version, Temporary License). In previous versions, users could only choose the type of version to be installed from the classic CYPE menu.
As of version 2024.a, the selection of version types has been implemented in all CYPE programs on the BIMserver.center platform.
As of version 2024.d, this selection can be made during the installation of all CYPE programs, regardless of where they are downloaded.
In version 2024.b, the following predefined section series have been implemented:
- NHBC UK Timber
Timber sections. - SYS (Thai Standard)
Steel sections for Thailand.
CYPECAD version 2024.b includes the following program improvements and corrections for some specific cases:
- Exporting ramp reinforcement.
- An option has been added to allow the use of the combinations of the CIRSOC - 05 standard when selecting the AISC 360 rolled steel or AISI-S100 formed steel standards.
- The generation of loads corresponding to the tendons in waffle slabs with post-tensioned reinforcement has been improved in cases where the tendon passes through a drop panel. Previously, the difference in the eccentricity of the drop panel with respect to the waffle slab was not taken into account.
- The grouping of portal frames has been improved by obtaining drawings of them. The comparison criteria have been modified to allow more precise detection of portal frames with the same geometry and reinforcement.
- An error that could occur when editing the foundation elements of some example jobs has been fixed. This was due to the fact that these jobs did not have all the files that had been generated during the analysis in any of the jobs.
- An error in the export of reinforcement bars has been fixed. This could occasionally happen when a rebar had a very gentle change of direction.
- An error that occurred when the "Number of colours" was changed to 24 in "Colours for the representation of contour plots" has been fixed.
- The report for rectangular slabs has been improved. In some cases, when the reinforcement provided is due to the minimum amount, it was not displayed correctly.
- An error that occurred in the "Solution of the equation system" phase of the analysis and which prevented this phase from being completed has been corrected. In the case detected, it occurred in a linear element of more than 12 metres (with 57 force points) of a job with 29 load cases and 87 vibration modes.
- An error that occurred when editing a bolt-type punching shear reinforcement, defined as "Radial", has been corrected. The error occurred if the number of rows was 1 and was changed to a different value.
- An error that occurred when selecting "Quantities" in "BIMserver.center > Share" if there were steel sections with haunches in the job has been fixed.
- The seismic and capacity checks of the ACI14 and ACI19 and Bolivia-20 standards have been improved when the category is C.
- The "Delete all the elements from the list" button has been added to the punching shear studs library panel.
An option to lock the reinforcement of sloped beams has been implemented in the dialogue box for editing the reinforcement of sloped beams. With this option, users can lock the reinforcement that has been calculated for a given sloped beam after it has been revised or modified. This way, when re-analysing the job, the reinforcement remains locked and the strength checks are carried out with that reinforcement.
The support at the beginning and at the end of each section of a ramp is now optional. This possibility can be useful when the ramp is designed with lateral supports.
Users can now enter an initial screed and elevation change in the desired ramp sections.
In the "Stairs" and "Ramps" menus, the "Edit reinforcement" option has been implemented. With this option, users can edit the diameter and spacing of the top and bottom reinforcement in each section. Once modified, a check is made to see if the reinforcement provided is sufficient. Should any of the reinforcement not be sufficient, the corresponding warnings are displayed.
“Norma Boliviana del Hormigón Estructural 2020"
Implemented in CYPECAD and CYPE 3D.
