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StruBIM Steel

Importing structures from an XML file generated by ETABS®

As of version 2024.f, ETABS® structures can be imported into CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel.

An XML file containing all the model definition tables (MODEL DEFINITION) and the bar force tables (ANALYSIS RESULTS > Element Output > Frame Output) must be exported from ETABS®.

The structure can be imported via StruBIM Uploader or directly into CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel.

In StruBIM Uploader, by selecting the "XML file produced with ETABS®" option, users access the file selection panel and select the BIMserver.center project, to which the data will be uploaded.

Information can be generated for StruBIM Shear Walls and for CYPE Connect or StruBIM Steel.

After exporting to BIMserver.center, in CYPE Connect or StruBIM Steel simply create the job from that BIMserver.center project.

In CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel, it can be imported directly via direct access to the StruBIM Uploader.

The bars and the forces in the bars are imported.

Installation in Chinese and Turkish

As of version 2024.e, CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel can also be installed in Chinese and Turkish. These two applications can now be installed in the following languages:

  • Catalan
  • Chinese
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Turkish

Flip section

In StruBIM Steel version 2024.e, a tool for flipping sections about their longitudinal axis has been implemented.

Level section face with plane

In version 2024.e, a new tool has been implemented that allows users to move sections until one of their faces is level with the face of another element.

First of all, the sections to be moved are selected by clicking the left mouse button on the reference face, and the right mouse button is used to finish the selection.

Next, users must select the parallel face of another element with the left mouse button, to which the selected sections will be levelled.

Representing hidden lines in wire drawing elements

As of version 2024.e, elements with a wire drawing mode will show only the visible lines, hiding the lines that would be hidden if the model were drawn solid.

Implementation. AIJ-ASD05 (Japan)

AIJ Design Standard for Steel Structures (Based on Allowable Stress Concept)

Implemented in CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel for checking bolted and welded steel connections.

Implementation. CSA S16-09 (Canada)

Canadian Standards Association. S16-09 Design of steel structures.

Implemented in CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel for checking bolted and welded steel connections.

Exporting and importing rotational stiffnesses

Version 2024.e implements the export of the rotational stiffnesses of the connections in CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel. The import of rotational stiffnesses is also implemented in CYPE 3D.

This improvement allows the rotational stiffness of connections analysed in CYPE Connect or StruBIM Steel to be considered in the original CYPE 3D structure.

The export occurs when there are connections with analysed rotational stiffness and is exported to BIMserver.center.

In CYPE 3D, the corresponding contribution must be imported from the menu "BIMserver.center > Consult", activating the "Update the rotational stiffness of the element ends" option.

Renewing the parameter entry panel for supplementary anchor reinforcements

In version 2024.e of CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel, the panel where the parameters are entered when creating the supplementary reinforcements associated with anchors has been improved. New options have been added to simplify the panel, also, graphic aids with texts have been implemented to help users understand the available options in greater detail.

Shortcuts for all applications

CYPE apps have keyboard shortcuts common to all programs. In versions before 2024.e, each program displayed the keyboard shortcuts for each app via the "Search and activation of commands and options" in the top left-hand corner of the programs.

As of version 2024.e, the "Shortcuts for all applications" tab has been implemented in the dialogue box displayed when selecting this option and it shows all the keyboard shortcuts common to CYPE apps.

HILTI brand mechanical anchors and chemical anchors for concrete fixings

In version 2024.d of CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel, the possibility of using post-installed anchors from the HILTI brand catalogue as concrete fixing elements in anchor plates has been incorporated. The checking of these elements is carried out in accordance with the criteria from EN 1992-4:2018, based on the data provided in the respective ETA (European Technical Assessment) for each fixing.

The post-installed anchors incorporated in version 2024.d are the following:

  • Chemical fixings
  • Torque-controlled expansion anchors
  • Drop-in anchors
  • Undercut anchors
  • Concrete screws

FISCHER brand mechanical anchors and chemical anchors for concrete fixings

In version 2024.d of CYPE Connect and StruBIM Steel, the possibility of using post-installed anchors from the FISCHER brand catalogue as concrete fixing elements in anchor plates has been incorporated. The checking of these elements is carried out in accordance with the criteria from EN 1992-4:2018, based on the data provided in the respective ETA (European Technical Assessment) for each fixing.

The post-installed anchors incorporated in version 2024.d are the following:

  • Chemical fixings
  • Torque-controlled expansion anchors
  • Drop-in anchors
  • Concrete screws