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From commercial building foundations to industrial mats and slabs on grade, engineers worldwide use spMats (formerly pcaMats, MATS) to optimize complicated foundations design, reinforcing and soil-structure interaction. spMats, formerly pcaMats/MATS, is for analysis and design of concrete foundation mats, combined footings, and slabs on grade. The slab is modeled as an assemblage of rectangular finite elements. The boundary conditions may be the underlying soil, nodal springs, piles, or translational and rotational nodal restraints. The model is analyzed under static loads that may consist of uniform (surface) and concentrated loads. The resulting deflections, soil pressure (or spring reactions), and bending moments are output. In addition, the program computes the required area of reinforcing steel in the slab. The program also performs...

Widely used for design of shear walls, bridge piers as well as typical framing elements in buildings, spColumn (formerly pcaColumn, PCACOL, IrrCOL) can investigate sections that are impossible to find on design charts or do by hand. spColumn, formerly pcaColumn/PCACOL/IrrCOL, is for the design and investigation of reinforced concrete sections subject to axial and flexural loads. The section can be rectangular, round or irregular, with any reinforcement layout or pattern. Slenderness effects can be considered. The program offers investigation of irregularly shaped, reinforced concrete column sections that may contain openings or boundary elements. You can obtain the P-M interaction diagrams from both uniaxial and biaxial runs, as well as the Mx-My moment contour plots from biaxial runs for even the...

Newly upgraded to ACI 318-08 and renamed from pcaBeam, spBeam v3.00 is highly efficient and widely used for analysis, design and investigation of beams and one-way slabs in reinforced concrete floor systems. As a limited edition of spSlab, spBeam features torsion effects in the shear design and investigation allowing engineers to achieve more economical cross sections where coupled shear and torsion occur (in accordance with US and Canadian codes). Save more in both material and labor with the moment redistribution feature. It allows up to 20% reduction of negative moments over supports reducing reinforcement congestions in these areas. spBeam performs a complete design for flexure and shear and the outputs the resulting reinforcement schedules (including bar numbers, sizes, lengths, and...

Newly upgraded to ACI 318-08 and renamed from pcaSlab and ADOSS, spSlab v3.00 is highly efficient and widely used for analysis, design and investigation of reinforced concrete floor systems. Save in both material and labor using the moment redistribution feature. It allows up to 20% reduction of negative moments over supports reducing reinforcement congestions in these areas. spSlab analyzes beams, one-way slab systems (including standard and wide module joist systems), and two-way slab systems (including waffle and slab bands). With capacity to integrate up to 20 spans and two cantilevers of multiple floor system types in each model, the capabilities of spSlab are not limited to new designs. spSlab can perform strength investigation for evaluation and/or modifications of existing building...

The PROKON suite of structural analysis and design software is developed by engineers for engineers. Used worldwide in more than eighty countries, the suite provides quick and reliable answers to everyday structural and geotechnical engineering problems:-Frame and finite element analysis.-Steel member and connection design.-Reinforced and prestressed concrete design.-Reinforced concrete detailing.-Timber member design.-Masonry design.-Geotechnical analysis.-And various other useful applications Supported steel design codes:-AISC – 1989 ASD.-AISC – 1993 LRFD.-AS 4100 – 1998.-BS5950 – 1990.-BS5950 – 2000.-CSA-S16.1 – M94.-Eurocode 3 – 1992.-GBL 17 – 1988.-IS800 – 1984.-SABS0162 – 1984 (allowable stress design).-SABS0162 – 1993 (limit state design). Supported concrete design codes:-ACI 318-95.-BS 8110 – 1985.-BS 8110 – 1997.-CP 65 – 1999.-CSA-A23.3-94.-Eurocode 2 – 1992.-IS:456 – 2000.-AS 3600 – 2001.-HK Concrete – 2004.-SABS...

NGA and Geosoft are pleased to announce the release of GMSYS-3D Gravity and Magnetic Modeling package for Windows. Geoscientists can use GMSYS-3D to quickly build three dimensional, grid-based earth models and calculate the gravity and magnetic response of their model. Users can plot 3D displays of the entire model in one simple step while retaining control over each element in the 3D visualization. Layer parameters may be defined as constants, laterally-varying grids, or vertical (i.e., density/depth) functions. Interactive grid editing utilities provide tools to easily modify model structure in the forward mode. Three dimensional modeling software is increasingly used to further understanding and reduce risk in the exploration field, said Tim Dobush, CEO, Geosoft Inc. GMSYS-3D meets our customers need...

The theoretical concepts used in the PYWALL software extends beyond the conventional method of analysis and design of flexible retaining walls based on limit-equilibrium theory. As a difference to conventional pratice, the PYWALL method does not ignore the effects of soil-structure interaction. Modern methods of analyses of the behavior of reatining structures depend largely on employment of realistic soil conditions and relevant details of the structural system. Therefore, a rational method of analysis and design must include the nonlinear soil-resistance-displacement relationships, shaft spacings, penetrations depth and structural properties. The program PYWALL considers soil-structure interaction by using a generalized beam-column model and analyzes the behavior of a flexible retaining wall or soldier-pile wall with or without tiebacks or bracing systems. Some...

StormCAD provides comprehensive modeling for the design and analysis of storm sewer systems using a peak flow (Rational Method) approach. StormCAD provides calculations for catchment runoff, gutters, inlets, conduit networks, and outfalls; and its intuitive interface makes the design and analysis of storm sewer systems simple. Available for MicroStation, PowerCivil for North America, AutoCAD, or stand-alone, StormCAD includes automated constraint-based design (to size pipes and determine invert elevations); scenario and data management; and reporting capabilities. Regardless of the platform used, StormCAD maintains a single set of modeling files for true interoperability. StormCAD is completely customizable using WaterObjects.NET.Product:Bentley StormCAD 08.11.00.40 Lanaguage:english Platform:Winxp/Win7 Size:68MB

ewerGEMS is a fully-dynamic, multi-platform, sanitary and combined sewer modeling solution. Engineers can analyze sanitary or combined conveyance sewer systems using built-in hydraulic and hydrology tools and a variety of wet-weather calibration methods. From urban sewer planning to overflow remediation analysis, to optimized Best Management Practices designs, SewerGEMS provides an easy-to-use environment for engineers to analyze, design, and operate sanitary and combined sewer systems. One product. One model file. Four included platforms.Users of SewerGEMS enjoy the power and versatility afforded by working across CAD, GIS, and stand-alone platforms while accessing a single, shared, project data source. With SewerGEMS, utilities and consultants have built-in support for four interoperable platforms, all packaged together in a single product: * Windows stand-alone for ease...

Key new features in SewerCAD V8i SELECTseries 2 include:HYDRAULICS Model treatment plants, hatcheries, and irrigation systems with new conduit properties, including weirs, orifices, and depth-flow curves, are now available in SewerCAD.UPDATED CAD INTEROPERABILITY Improved MicroStation integrationSewerCAD commands are now available under the MicroStation\’s tasks dialog for easier access of SewerCAD functionality. You also have the ability to use QWERTY for layout. Support for AutoCAD 2010:Run SewerCAD within AutoCAD 2010 (\’For AutoCAD\’ version and AutoCAD license required – if you don\’t have an AutoCAD license, you can choose to run SewerCAD in its stand-alone mode).DATA AND MODEL MANAGEMENT Formula for user data extensionExtend SewerCAD\’ calculation capabilities by defining your own formulas with the User Data Extension fields. Enhanced scenario comparisonThe Scenario...