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Physical Modeling Features
BasicPlusAdvancedUltimateModel joint size limit1500UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedAll drafting and model generation features
3D line and area objects3D solid objectsDatabase of all standard hot rolled steel, aluminum, and cold formed sectionsSection Designer for specialized sectionsInteractive database spreadsheet editingAnalytical Modeling FeaturesBasicPlusAdvancedUltimateMeshing tools Automatic mesh generatorAutomatic edge constraint technology for mismatched meshes2D and 3D frame elementTendon elementCable element Catenary cable behaviorShell elementNonlinear layered shell elementMoment curvature curve and PMM interaction surface for arbitrary fiber sectionsCoupled spring elementPlane-stress, plane-strain and solid of revolution (Asolid) elementsSolid elementLinear link element with stiffness and dampingAutomated panel zone elementNonlinear link elements: gaps, hooksNonlinear link elements - plasticity, dampers, isolatorsNonlinear frame hinge elementLoading FeaturesBasicPlusAdvancedUltimatePoint, line, trapezoidal, and area loadsTributary area load distribution to framesAutomatic code-based wind loadingOpen structure wind loading (multiple codes)Automatic code-based seismic loadingPattern loadingApplied displacement loadingMoving loads on frame elementsGravity, pressure and thermal loadingStrain loads, deformation loads, target forcePrestress loadsWave loadingAnalysis FeaturesBasicPlusAdvancedUltimateFast advanced solver technology with SAPFireTM analysis engineMultiple 64-bit solvers for analysis optimization with unmatched solution capacityGeneralized joint constraints including: diaphragms, plates, rods and beamsEigen analysis with auto-shifting for ill-conditioned problemsRitz analysis for fast predominant mode evaluation with missing massMultiple response spectrum cases in single runModal combination by the CQC, SRSS, GMC or double sum methodsDirectional combination by the ABS, SRSS, or CQC3 methodsLinear dynamic modal time history analysisLinear dynamic direct integration time history analysisFrequency domain analysisPower spectral density analysisBuckling analysisNonlinear analysisTension/compression-only frame elementsTension/compression only soil (area)P-delta analysis - both small and large P-deltaStatic pushover analysisWilson FNA (Fast Nonlinear Analysis) methodDirect integration time historyLine and surface multi-linear springs (P-y curves)Material nonlinearity - frame hinges and linksGeometric nonlinearity - large displacementTarget final geometry iterationsStaged constructionCreep and shrinkageProperty modifiers for frames, tendons and shells can be changedSection properties for frames, tendons and shells can be changedHyperstatic analysis for secondary effects of prestressing forcesStatic and dynamic load combos - linear, envelope, absolute, SRSS, rangeDesign FeaturesBasicPlusAdvancedUltimateSteel frame design - American and international design codes (19+)Aluminum frame designCold formed frame designConcrete shell required reinforcement displayLoad combinations can be converted to nonlinear load cases for Advanced designOutput and Display FeaturesBasicPlusAdvancedUltimateDeformed and undeformed geometry in 3DLoading diagramsMoment, shear and axial force diagramsStress contours for area and solid objectsResultant forces displayed along section cutsDetailed results with right button clickVirtual work plotsTime history displays of function vs. timeForce vs. deformation plotsResponse spectrum curves from time history responseVideo of animations and time varying results displaysCapture of graphics to .emf, .jpg, .bmp, .tifCustomized report generationQuick generation of final printed reports with complete user controlCover sheet identifying client, project, user and companyFormatted tables of model definition, analysis and design resultsGraphical displays of the modelAll Import & Export FormatsBasicPlusAdvancedUltimateMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelSAP2000 text file (.s2k)Export to Perform-3DCIS/2 - STEPSteel detailing neutral file (SDNF)AutoCAD (.dxf/.dwg)Frameworks PlusIGESIFCProsteelOther analysis software text files (Import only)CSI software products are proudly developed in the United States of America.
