SAP2000 V10 ENHANCEMENT LIST

Analysis

Numerous enhancements have been made in the analysis to increase efficiency and minimize memory usage. New analysis features added include:
New Solver
· Added alternate solver for extremely efficient runtimes and storage utilization
New Eigen Solver
· Added alternate Eigen solver for efficient solution of systems with large variations in stiffness and mass properties
New Elements
· Added Line and Surface Multi-linear springs (P-y curves)
· Added Layered Shell

Modeling

Loadings
· Area loads on Frames
· Automatic creation of various direction wind loadings for ASCE 7-02
Bridge Modeling
· Improved Bridge Modeler for Steel Bridges
Pushover Analysis
· Added FEMA 356 Hinges
· Added Force Controlled Hinges
· Added Caltrans Column Section Hinges
· Added Fiber Hinges
Import/Export
· Added support for ProSteel
· Added support for Tekla and ArchiCAD through IFC

Display

OpenGL Graphics
· Fast OpenGL graphics now available for drawing and display windows
Pushover Display
· Improved Pushover Hinge Results Display
· Added ATC 55/FEMA 440 support
Concrete Shell Design
· Display showing required rebar intensity and maximum concrete stress

Design

Concrete Frame Design
· Updated to AC1 318-05

Documentation

· Updated help
· Updated Tutorials
· Updated user’s manuals

Add-on Modules

· Added SASSI Input/Post Processing Support

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UPGRADE YOUR SAP2000 VERSION 7

This Will Be the Last Opportunity to Upgrade From Version 7.xx

Support for SAP2000 version 7 will be discontinued. CSI is offering this last chance to upgrade version 7.xx to the newly released version 10.

We strongly encourage you to upgrade version 7 before it is retired. This special upgrade opportunity will be effective only until January 31, 2006. After this date, you must purchase a new license of SAP2000.

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Telephone: 0152 329 243
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