Tuesday, February 10, 2009

CSi SAP 2000 Advanced v12.0


CSi SAP 2000 Advanced v12.0












SAP2000 FEATURESS

AP2000 is available in three different levels: Basic (B), Plus (P) and Advanced (A). Different add-on modules are also available: Bridge (BR), Offshore/wave (OS), Staged Construction (SC). A letter in parenthesis following a feature identifies the version(s) that are associated with it.MODELING (A, P, B)• Object Based Graphical Interface• Model Templates with Auto Meshing• Frame, Cable and Tendon Members • Area (Shell) and Solid Objects with Internal Meshing• Editing with Move, Merge, Mirror and Replicate• Accurate Dimensioning with Guidelines and Snapping• Auto Edge Constraints for Mismatched Shell Meshes• Quick Draw Options for Object Creation• Support for Multiple Coordinate Systems• Powerful Grouping and Selection Options• Automatic Generation of Code Lateral Wind and Seismic Loads• Transfer of Loads from Area Objects to Framing SystemsANALYSIS• Static Analysis with Frame and Shell Objects (A, P, B)• Multiple Solvers for Analysis Optimization (A, P, B)• Joint Constraints including Rigid Bodies and Diaphragms (A, P, B)• P-Delta Analysis (A, P, B)• Joint Constraints including Rigid Bodies and Diaphragms (A, P, B)• Applied Force and Displacement Loading (A, P, B)• Gravity, Pressure and Thermal Loading (A, P, B)• Post Tensioning in Frame, Area and Solid Objects (A, P, B)• Layered Shell Element (A, P, B)• Plane, Asolid and Solid Objects (A, P)• Time History Analysis, including Multiple Base Excitiation (A, P)• Frequency Domain Analysis – Power Spectral Density (A, P)• Moving Loads (A, P, BR)• Frame Hinges for Axial, Flexural, Shear & Torsional Behavior (A)• Nonlinear Static Pushover Analysis (A)• Viscous Dampers (A)• Base Isolators (A)• Gap Object for Structural Pounding (A)• Nonilnear Time History – Wilson FNA, Direct Integration Methods (A)DISPLAY• 3D Perspective Graphical Displays (A, P, B)• Static Deformed and Mode Shapes (A, P, B)• Display of User Defined and Automated Loads (A, P, B)• Animation of Model (A, P, B)• Force Diagrams and Stress Contours (A, P, B)• Tabular Display of Model Input & Output (A, P, B)• Graphical Section Cut Definitions for Forces and Stresses (A, P, B)• OpenGL Viewer (A, P, B)• Analysis Case Tree Display (A, P, B)• Display of Displacement and Force Time History Records (A, P)• Time History AVI Files (A, P)• Lane Loads, Influence Surface Plots (A, P, BR)• Nonlinear Force-Deformation Plots (A)DESIGN (A, P, B)• Steel Frame Design for Numerous Domestic & International Codes• Concrete Frame Design for Numerous Codes• Aluminum Frame Design for AA Codes• Cold-Formed Steel Frame Design for AISI Codes• Design for Static and Dynamic Loads• Member Selection and OptimizationBRIDGE DESIGN MODULE (Requires Plus or Higher)• Layout Line Definition using Bearings and Stations• Moving Loads with 3D Influence Surfaces• Cross Section Generation using Parametric Templates• AA***O, LFD & LRFD Codes• Straight and Curved Girder Design with Post TensioningSTAGED CONSTRUCTION MODULE (Requires Advanced)• Sequencing Allowing Adding or Removing Objects/Loads/Supports• Time Dependent Creep, Shrinkage, Aging and Steel Relaxation• Explicitly Model Time Dependent Effects Using Tendon ObjectsOFFSHORE/WAVE MODULE (Requires Advanced)• Wave Load Generator• API Steel Frame Design with Punching Shear Checks• Simplified Fatigue Analysis Based on API Criteria

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