Bentley SACS® 10.2 CONNECT Edition Readme
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Version |
10.02.00.01 |
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Build Type |
CONNECT Release Product - Update 2 |
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Operating Systems |
Microsoft Windows (see System Requirements for specific details) |
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Language |
English |
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Date |
July 15, 2016 |
Product Activation
After Installation, SACS products must now be activated. SACS products DO NOT support trial license status. Launch SACS 10.1. The following dialog will appear. Click on the “Bentley License Tool…” button.
Select all the SACS license products and click the “Activate” button.
The system will activate the licensed products.
Introducing SACS 10.x CONNECT Edition
SACS 10.x CONNECT Edition release includes major enhancements including the implementation of the API RP 2A WSD 22nd Edition code check in PSI for soil definitions, a completely new Dynamic Superelement module based upon the Craig-Brampton approach, Interactive Fatigueredesign for damage resulting from multiple time histories. The Joint Meshing utility now allows the users to model ring stiffeners on complex non-tubular joints. Major updates to the interactive modules include database functionality in Postvue allowing users to handle large loaddatasets. The SACS wind turbine GH Bladed application has been enhanced to allow users to use separate safety factors for gravitational and inertial loads for post processing. The Seastate module has been enhanced to generate loading on large diameter tubular sections in accordanceto McCamy and Fuchs approach.
A SESAM to SACS utility is now available allowing the user to convert SESAM Genie models to SACS format. All documentation is now available in searchable pdf format with SACS traditional style input line layout.
Applications Included in the Install Package
Batch Program Modules
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Program |
Description |
Version |
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Collapse |
Non-Linear Plastic Analysis |
10.1.0.1 |
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Combine |
Combine Post file utility |
10.2.0.50 |
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Dynamic Response |
Dynamic Response Analysis |
10.2.0.1 |
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Dynamic Super Element |
Craig-Brampton Super Element |
10.1.0.1 |
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Dynpac |
Eigen Vector/Value Extraction |
10.2.0.50 |
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Fatigue |
Fatigue Damage/Life Analysis |
10.2.0.50 |
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Flotation |
Flotation & Upending Analysis |
10.2.0.1 |
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Gap |
Non-Linear Element Analysis |
10.2.0.50 |
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Global Loading |
Global Loading Analysis |
10.2.0.50 |
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Joint Can |
Tubular Connection Check |
10.2.0.50 |
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Large Deflection |
Large Deflection Analysis |
10.2.0.50 |
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Launch |
Launch Analysis |
10.2.0.1 |
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Material Takeoff |
Material Takeoff Analysis |
10.2.0.50 |
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Pile |
Single Pile Analysis |
10.1.0.1 |
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Post |
Element Stress and Code Check |
10.2.0.1 |
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Pre-Processor |
SACS System |
10.2.0.1 |
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PSI |
Pile/Soil Interaction |
10.1.0.1 |
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Report Generator |
Generate User Defined Reports |
10.1.0.1 |
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SACS FAST Interface |
FAST |
10.1.0.1 |
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Seastate |
Environmental Load Generation |
10.2.0.50 |
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Solve |
SACS Solver |
10.2.0.50 |
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Super Element |
Super Element Utility |
10.2.0.1 |
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Tow |
Transportation Inertia Load Generation |
10.2.0.1 |
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Transportation |
Motion and Stability Studies |
10.2.0.50 |
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Wave Response |
Wave Response Analysis |
10.2.0.1 |
Interactive Program Modules
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Program |
Description |
Version |
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Hull Modeler |
SACS Hull Modeler |
10.2.0.1 |
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Motions |
SACS Motions |
10.2.0.1 |
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Stability |
SACS Stability |
10.2.0.1 |
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Chart Viewer |
Plot and Chart Utility |
10.2.0.50 |
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Collapse View |
Interactive Collapse Results Viewer |
10.2.0.1 |
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Data Generator |
Input Data Generator and Viewer |
10.2.0.50 |
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Executive |
SACS System Front End |
10.2.0.50 |
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Interactive Fatigue |
Interactive Fatigue Post Processor |
10.0.0.1 |
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Postvue |
Interactive Post Processor |
10.1.0.1 |
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Precede |
Interactive Modeler |
10.2.0.119 |
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Prevue |
Plot Utility |
10.0.0.1 |
Interface Modules
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Program |
Description |
Version |
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PDMS Convertor |
SACS Model to PDMS Macro Convertor |
10.0.0.1 |
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SACS to Femsys |
SACS Model to FemView Interface |
10.0.0.1 |
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SDNF |
SACS Model to SDNF Convertor |
10.0.0.1 |
Utility Program Modules
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Program |
Description |
Version |
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SESAM to SACS |
Converts SESAM models to SACS format |
10.0.0.1 |
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Damage Center |
Scatter Diagram Damage Center Utility |
10.2.0.50 |
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Free Body |
Free Body Analysis |
10.0.0.6 |
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Joint Mesh |
Joint Meshing Utility |
10.2.0.1 |
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List File Convertor |
Output Listing File Optimizer |
10.2.0.52 |
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Probability |
Statistical Analysis |
10.0.0.1 |
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Ring |
Roark Ring Analysis |
10.2.0.50 |
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Rigid |
Rigid Body Analysis |
10.0.0.6 |
System Requirements
SACS CONNECT Edition (v10.x) has the following system minimum requirements:
• Pentium 4 or higher central processing unit (CPU).
• 512 megabytes (Mb) of RAM minimum. SACS performance is dependent on the size of the SACS model and the amount of available system resources; see SACS System PC Recommendations below.
• Microsoft® Windows® 8/8.1 Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10
• Internet Explorer 6 or later
• Windows Media Player (for analysis sound file support)
• A hard disk partition with 800 Mb of free space is required for the SACS installation.
• A video card with a chipset that supports OpenGL. A reference list may be found at Supported Graphics Cards
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
• Network Server and Network Client Installations - The Local Area Ethernet Network should be 100 Base-T or greater. TCP/IP network protocol is supported.
Note: Remote access connections such as Terminal Server are not supported.
SACS System PC Recommendations
SACS CONNECT Edition (v10.x) will run satisfactorily with most basic new PC configurations for both laptops and desktop PCs. For minimal configuration PCs or older PCs, the most notable degradation in performance will be in 3D rendering applications (Precede) and when model sizeexceeds 1000 joints. For model sizes greater than 1000 joints it is recommended that additional memory and storage be added as stated below. The following recommendations are for optimal SACS performance.
• RAM - 1024 megabytes (Mb) of free (1) RAM minimum, 4096 Mb or more is preferred. SACS will utilize all available RAM. SACS performance is dependent on the size of the SACS model and the amount of available system resources.
(1) Free RAM refers to available RAM after all operating system processes have been loaded.
• CPU - A multi-core CPU is recommended although not required.
• Operating System - Windows 7 Professional or later.
• Note: All x86 versions of Windows cannot utilize more than 3200 Mb of RAM. The x64 version of Windows should be considered to take advantage of additional memory as well as future SACS upgrades.
• Hard Disk - 800 Mb of free space is required for the SACS installation. A SATA RAID 0 hard disk is recommended for optimal analysis performance.
Note: After the SACS installation is complete the free space used for executions should not fall below 50% of the total drive capacity. Total free space for execution should be at least 1 gigabyte for small models solutions. Very large model solution could require 400 gigabytesor more.
- Video Card - A video card that supports OpenGL is required for all 3D rendering SACS products. It is very important to make sure that the graphics drivers on your computer are up to date for maximum performance and correct operation. A reference list ofavailable video cards can be found at http://developer.techsoft3d.com/hoops/hoops-visualize/graphics-cards
Recommended Computer Specs for Wind Turbine Parallel Processing
- Processor: Fastest 64bit available (Intel i7 or better)
- Number of Processors: Minimum 12 (without hyper threading preferred)
- RAM: Minimum 12GB
- BUS: Fastest Available
- Storage: Solid State Drive 1.5TB-2.0TBUsing the Optimal Number of Processors.
It’s important to determine the optimal number of processors required for fastest processing by benchmarking the system by running multiple analyses using different number of processors to determine the number which gives the optimal speed.
NOTE: I/O to the disk/drive can be a bottle neck (hence the fastest bus and I/O requirements).
Documentation
Program Help: Detailed feature information may be accessed directly from the calling application by selecting the Help command, or by pressing the Help button from any of the application dialogs. Be sure to explore the program Help for answers to your questions.
On-Line Documentation: On-line documentation is available in PDF format and is accessible through Executive “Manuals” tab.
1 Details of Program Enhancements and Corrections
1.1 Chart Viewer
1.1.1 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition Corrections
- Corrected chart view can to display the designated single soil layer t-z, q-z and p-y curve
- Corrected chart view can to display the designated single soil layer t-z, q-z and p-y curve
- Joint strength check in accordance to NORSOK 2013 code check
- Inclusion of multi linear stress-strain material behavior
1.2 Collapse
1.2.1 SACS 10.0.0.2 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected system error when printing warning messages on API 21st and 22nd edition
1.2.2 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.2.3 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Enhancements
1.3 Collapse View
1.4 Combine
1.4.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
· Added support for API 22nd edition
· Added support for ISO tubular code with AISC 14 LRDF non-tubular code check
1.5 Data Generator
1.5.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
· Added support for Rigid and Freebody Input file types
· Added support for API 22nd edition
· Added support for ISO tubular code with AISC 14 LRDF non-tubular code check
· Added support to add all extract joint for Interactive Fatigue
1.5.2 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected modification/extraction options when inserting a new PSTOPT line.
1.5.3 SACS 10.1.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
• Enhanced Datagen to allows input beyond 80 columns
1.5.4 SACS 10.1.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
• Corrected the Moment Magnification input options on the OPTIONS line.
• Corrected a problem where Datagen was not reading the BRACE and MGRPSL input lines.
• Corrected a problem where the option on the MPLANE line was set to ‘D’ instead of ‘L’
• Corrected a problem where the THLOAD line would automatically change on clicking ‘Apply’
1.5.5 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
- Inclusion of joint mesh file input definition.
- Inclusion of surface input lines for the Joint Mesh program
- Corrected issue where data past 80 columns was being deleted.
- Corrected problem where BRACE and MGRPSL were not recognized
- Corrected problem where datagen was not showing options for SN Curve category in FTOPT line.
- Corrected problem where RSFAC line did not function properly for different design codes.
- Corrected problem associated with display of LOADLB input line
- Input data lines for multi linear stress strain curves have been added for Collapse
- Added the ability to read and write new corrosion lines for seastate.
- Added the AISC 14th options for post
- Corrected problem where the force time history input file was inconsistent with the wave response manual.
- Corrected a problem with inconsistent units in the input file
- Corrected problem on the PLTREQ line in floatation
- Corrected problem where the back space or delete line function was not working
- Corrected problem where the drop down list for the 'find' dialog box was in reverse order.
- Corrected problem where columns 19-20 of the SHIP input lines could not be changed.
- Corrected the spelling of the ACCEL line in TOW
- Corrected the corrosion options on the GRPOV and MEMOV lines.
- Corrected problem where the units could not be changed on the PSIOPT input line.
- Corrected a problem where the ENTER key did not have the same function as the 'APPLY' button when the line assistant had focus.
- Corrected problem where a zero fixity was being added on the member line.
- Added options to begin dropped object analysis from the point of contact
- Added an option to the dropped object analysis to allow the object not to bounce.
- Corrected a problem where the Fourier series warning was referenced as an error
- Corrected a problem where the program crashed for a large model.
- Corrected an issue which caused the dynamic response module to crash
- Added new Dynamic Super Element module based upon the Craig-Brampton approach.
- Added dynamic super element functionality in Dynpac
- Added relative path names in the SACS.IN control file for the wind turbine GH Bladed process.
- Added a contents table to the RSS News Feeds tab.
1.5.6 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.5.7 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Enhancements
1.5.8 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Corrections
1.6 Dynamic Response
1.6.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
· Implemented an enhanced method of describing time history data in the input file
1.6.2 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
1.6.3 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.6.4 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Corrections
1.7 Dynamic Super Element
1.7.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected system crash for some interface joint definition
1.7.2 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancement
1.8 Dynpac
1.8.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
· Implemented marine growth calculations for LNR and LR1 section
· Alow user to input concentrated weights in member local coordinate system
1.8.2 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected use case when not using weighted average of equivalent OD for launcher runner section when calculated by program
1.8.3 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
1.9 Executive
1.9.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
· Added support for API 22nd edition.
· Added Norsok Standards 2013 N-004 with Eurocode 3:2005 option
· Added ability to handle ISO tubular code with AISC 14 LRFD non-tubular code check
1.9.2 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected problem where the Executive is not using the runfile location as the current directory for the copy command during a multi-run.
· Corrected problem with the Wind Turbine Process where process would not reset after canceling the input file dialog.
· Corrected problem where Wind Turbine process was not running jacket fatigue first time running job
· Corrected problem where the Executive was not setting the neutral plot/chart file environment variable for GAP analysis
1.9.3 SACS 10.1.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
1.9.4 SACS 10.1.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
- Corrected a problem where a common solution file was not being generated for an Extreme Wind analysis
- Corrected a problem where the ISO unity check file was not being generated if the ISO code check option was defined on the OPTIONS line.
- Corrected a problem where the user could not disable the creation of s Postvue database by unchecking it in the analysis generator.
- Corrected a problem where the Hull Modeler, Stability and Motions program would not launch due to a missing dll file.
- Corrected an issue where the ProjectWise connection was not working
- Corrected a problem where the connect call to verify a project was too slow.
- Corrected a problem where the Executive was crashing if the Connect client was exited without a logout.
- Corrected a problem where the ProjectWise CONNECT edition was not being recognized by the Executive.
- Corrected a problem where the Executive would not open the last model in Precede if it was generated from scratch.
- Corrected a problem where the Maximum Number of Cores setting in the Executive required a SACS Wind Turbine license for a multi-core analysis. It should also include the SACS Offshore Enterprise license.
- Corrected a problem where the Executive would crash if the GH Bladed input control file was entered by mistake for the SACS Wind Turbine Process.
- Corrected a problem where a “This document is not on the server” error message is displayed when logging into ProjectWise for the first time.
- Corrected a problem where the global loading temporary file was not being deleted.
- The SACS Executive has been enhanced to include the GH Bladed auto combine process
- The SACS Executive has been enhanced to include Dynamic Super Element analysis
- The SACS Executive has been enhanced to allow the user to input the coefficient of friction under the GAP options for a GAP analysis.
- Corrected a problem where the wrong file names were being used for an extreme wave analysis.
- Corrected a problem where postvue database was not being deleted after it has been unchecked in the analysis generator.
- Corrected a problem where the Max Number of Cores description stated the Wind Turbine License is required for this functionality.
- Integrate Dynamic Super element into SACS Executive
- New Input for Coefficient of Friction for Gap Elements in Executive
- Removed the message box upon Executive startup if the structural synchronizer was not installed
- Removed the three minute license check in delay.
- Added the brace subdivision dialog box to the joint mesh utility.
- Added a database functionality based upon the joint can list file for GH Bladed wind turbine process.
- Continued enhancements to ProjectWise integration.
- Add the ability to perform keyboard actions under the Project View
- Add Auto Combine feature to GH Bladed and SACS Wind Turbine process
- Integrate Fatigue Extract Summation File into SACS Wind Turbine Process
- Added RSS Feeds to include Communities
- Corrected a problem where temporary files were not being deleted when an analysis was being cancelled.
- Corrected a problem where the list file convertor failed to write the list file after conversion
- Corrected a problem where the FTOPT3 line was being deleted for the SACS GH Bladed process.
- Corrected a problem where the number of occurrences on the FTCASE line were not being generated correctly for the GH Bladed process
- Corrected a problem where the wrong version number was being displayed.
- Corrected a problem where the directory path to demo 12 was incorrect.
- Corrected a problem where files were not being copied when dragging and dropping to another location manually.
- Corrected a problem with the display of the default license in the settings dialog box.
- Corrected a problem where a separate seastate input file could not be used if LDOPT line was included in the model file.
- Add option to extract all joints.
- Include reduction factors for SCF as per DNV RP-C203 2014 rules
- Add DNV RP-C203 2014 effective thickness option for grouted legs
- Corrected problem where intermediate fatigue report and detailed fatigue report options do not work
1.9.5 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
1.9.6 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.9.7 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Enhancements
1.9.8 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Enhancements
1.9.9 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Corrections
1.10 Fatigue
1.10.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
· Added option to skip tubular connections
1.10.2 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
1.10.3 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Correction
1.11 Flotation/Upending
1.12 Gap
1.12.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected issue that GAP was not writing out force deflection plots if SACS model contains gap elements
· Removed friction data from GAPELM input line.
1.12.2 SACS 10.1.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
• Corrected a problem where the CODE IS line was not being saved in the common solution file.
1.12.3 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
- Corrected a problem where the program crashed if the PCODE line was included in the model file.
- Corrected a problem where CODE IS line was not being save to the common solution file.
- Corrected GAP element problems associated with the gap input file.
- Interactive Fatigue has been enhanced to post process fatigue damage resulting from multiple time history analysis.
- Corrected a problem where SCF modification was not allowed for a chord joint
- Corrected a problem where IF was unable to open a file containing a large number of load cases
- Incorporated Fatigue time history results in Interactive Fatigue
1.12.4 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Corrections
1.13 Interactive Fatigue
1.13.1 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
1.13.2 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.13.3 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Enhancement
1.14 Joint Can
1.14.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancement
· Added support for API 22nd edition
1.14.2 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected issued that Joint can strength unity check gives zero brace axial allowable and infinite strength UC
· Corrected issue that Joint can summary report was skipping joints with less than two digits
1.15 Joint Mesh Utility
1.15.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected issue when running long mesh analysis, the Analysis Option dialog box is popping up in Executive
1.15.2 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
- Add ability to mesh a joint that does not contain any braces; only the chord member
- Add ability to specify locations of hard lines
- Add ability to mesh a user defined surface
- Corrected a problem where a line is being divided at the intersection of another line being removed
- Corrected a problem where there is a missing hardline on the brace
- Corrected a problem with meshing of internal ring stiffeners.
- Corrected a problem where a missing intersection curve on an overlapping brace was causing an error.
- Corrected a problem associated with the automatic calculation of the arc angle of a boundary line.
- Corrected a problem where the mesh intensity was not working correctly
- Corrected a problem where the program was not removing a hardline on a +Y member.
- Corrected a problem where a plate surface was causing an error.
- Corrected a problem the order of the members was not being determined correctly
- Corrected a problem in meshing joints containing offsets.
- Corrected problem where the Joint Mesh utility did not show an error if the wrong section library was being used.
- Corrected a surface area conversion problem with metric section library (SECM lines)
- Added pile capacity calculations based upon peak capacity of each soil strata.
- Added Angle sections to Eurocode
- Added Channel, Tee and Angle sections to CSA S16 Canadian code check.
- Corrected a problem where KL/r value was not being reported correctly
- Corrected a problem where the axial compression and shear load UC ratios were not being reported.
- Corrected a problem where the output list files did not show the correct UC's for divided members.
- Implemented Tee, Channel and Prismatic sections for Eurocode 2:2005
- Implemented AISC 14th Edition code check
- Member unity check report file is generated for the ISO code to be subsequently used for ISO Joint Can checks
- Implemented the bottom flange unbraced length to be used for AISC 13th code check for WF and PLG sections.
- Corrected a problem for the self-weight of a concentric tubular was not based on the grout density defined on the Member line as per Seastate.
- Corrected a problem where the wrong plate loads were being generated when the load placement was set to “On Plate” or “On Plate Group”
- Corrected a problem where Precede would crash when trying to “Save As” after deleting a member.
- Corrected a problem where the load was being generated twice when adding a plate temperature load.
- Corrected a problem where the weight density value on the PGRUP line was being deleted when saving the model in English units.
- Corrected a discrepancy where the wrong Von Mises stress value was being displayed.
- Corrected a discrepancy where the wrong deflection factor was being applied for mode shapes.
- Corrected a problem where the message “please enter a value greater than 1 and less than or equal to 30” was being displayed when showing a deflected shape.
- Corrected a problem where loads were not being deleted from the Load Property Dialog Box
- Corrected a problem where the calculated value for the cross sectional area was wrong for prismatic sections.
- Precede has been updated to include the AISC 14th Edition code check option
- Corrected a problem where undo function did not work correctly with Add/Move joint operations.
- Corrected a problem where the dialog box was still being displayed on an extended screen location after switching to a single screen mode.
- Corrected a problem where the Properties/General dialog box was showing incorrect values on changing the stress report option
- Corrected a problem where the Shell and Solid thermal coefficient values were being incorrectly assigned in the model file
- Precede has been updated to include the AISC 14th Edition code check option
- Added updates for GRPOV and MEMOVR input to account for the new corrosion option
- Included AutoPipe integration
- Upgraded to ISM 4.0
- Corrected problem with offsets on a tapered segmented member.
- Corrected problem where the wrong error message was being displayed on launching Precede from the Executive without a valid license.
- Corrected problem where empty load cases were being deleted.
- Corrected problem where Precede was crashing on deleting an area.
- Corrected problem where the ring spacing was missing on the Edit Member Group dialog box for tubular members.
- Corrected problem for Chinese users where '*' entry in the input file was being changed to '?'
- Corrected problem where Precede could not handle numerous 'AREA' input lines.
- Corrected problem where manual joint design was displaying the wrong gap
- Corrected problem where loads could not be edited or deleted from the Load Properties dialog box.
- Corrected problem where deleting a segment from a group was incorrect
- Corrected problem where automatic joint design was deleting existing offsets on joints that were not affected by this operation.
- Corrected problem where stiffened plane panels were not being displayed.
- Corrected problem where Precede bug in generating plate space loads.
- Corrected a problem where wrong joint labeling values were being displayed for moment reactions
- Corrected a joint display problem for some joints related to X and Y rotations.
- Corrected a joint display direction problem related to Y reaction force.
- Corrected a problem where a Postvue database could not be opened if the path was greater than 121 characters.
- Corrected a problem where the program was crashing when changing the current load case in the “Review and Redesign Member” dialog box.
- Corrected a runtime error when trying to open a “Member Internal Loads Summary” report.
- Corrected a discrepancy where the Member Combined and Shear Unity Check report was not being generated.
- Corrected a problem where the report dialog box was missing the “Active Load Condition” on the Load tab.
- Corrected a problem where the “Member End Force” report was not being generated.
- Corrected a problem where the wrong values of the critical load condition were being displayed in the Member Detailed Report.
- SQLite database functionality has been added to Postvue allowing the user to handle large load data sets.
- Added Plate Results Labeling
- Added Joint Reaction Report
- Added Joint Spring Forces Report.
- Added Plate Maximum Stress Report
- Added Stress Detail Report
- Added Joint Max Displacement Report
- Added Member Details Report
- Corrected a problem where plate stress reports were not being generated for triangular plate elements.
- Corrected a problem where the font size for member labeling was very large.
- Corrected a problem where the wrong joint names were being displayed in the Maximum Displacements Report.
- Included the ability to display displacements, rotations and reactions
- Included the AISC 14th Edition code check
- Corrected a problem with reported code check formulas.
- Corrected a problem where the load condition from a post input file was not being displayed.
- Corrected a problem where the member end translational forces reported the detailed report were factored by 10^6
- Corrected problem where the Detailed Report button was not active for PGU sections.
- Corrected problem where the section modulus was incorrect for a PGU sections when using the NORSOK 2013 code.
- Corrected problem where Postvue 3D would crash on member using the member detailed report feature if the hydrostatic code check was included.
- Corrected problem where the brace property units were wrongly displayed for English units.
- Corrected problem where the detailed report had missing units for joints strength parameters.
- Corrected problem for the 64bit Postvue 3D where the allowable differed from the 32bit application.
- Corrected problem where the brace stress values were incorrect for the Canadian code of practice.
- Corrected problem where the 'Joint Settings' for ISO 19902 2007 code were inconsistent.
- Corrected problem where the "Improper Argument" error was being produced for the joint can review option directly after a find member operation
- Corrected problem where Precede could not handle numerous 'AREA' input lines.
- Corrected a problem where member local loads were being applied along the principal axis instead of the member local axis.
- Added corrosion zone capability
- Added the AISC 14th edition code check option
- Corrected problem where space loads were not being factored in accordance to the LCFAC input line.
1.15.3 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.15.4 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Corrections
1.16 Launch
1.17 Material Take Off
1.17.1 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Corrections
1.18 Pile 3D
1.18.1 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
1.19 Motion/Stability
1.20 Post
1.20.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
· Added support for API 22nd edition.
· Added ability to handle ISO tubular code with AISC 14 LRFD non-tubular code check
1.20.2 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected issue when using Special Launched Runner Cross Section, certain values in Runner Depth column cause issue such as showing 'no load' in postvue, and no stress values nor unity check in output listings.
1.20.3 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
1.20.4 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.20.5 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Enhancements
1.21 Postvue Legacy
1.22 Precede
1.22.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
· Added support for API 22nd edition
· Add ability to handle ISO tubular code with AISC 14 LRFD non-tubular code check
· Added ability to save UC Ranges and Stress Levels labeling options for postvue DB
· Added ability to save "UC Ranges"
· Added ability to export a model directly to i-model.
· Add Reset Dialog menu entry to precede backstage
1.22.2 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected issued where Precede was adding the incorrect Thermal Coefficient to the model file while saving to English or Metric units.
· Corrected a problem where skid load, pressure loads, and footprint weight labels do not move when rotate/translate feature is used.
· Corrected a problem where joints were not getting deleted in case of Load and Screen buttons on Delete Joint dialog.
· Corrected a problem where member group colors were not being displayed.
1.22.3 SACS 10.1.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.22.4 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
1.22.5 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.22.6 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Enhancements
1.22.7 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Corrections
1.23 Precede - Post Processing
1.23.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected Hydrostatic Check Unity Check Reporting Error
· Corrected Stress ratios in Review and Redesign Member are not showing correctly when NORSOK 2013 or 2004 is performed
· Corrected issue in detailed report where Web and flange classification are interchanged for unsymmetrical plate girders
1.23.2 SACS 10.1.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.23.3 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
1.23.4 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.23.5 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Enhancements
1.23.6 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Corrections
1.24 Pre-Processor
1.24.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
· Added support for API 22nd edition
· Add ability to handle ISO tubular code with AISC 14 LRFD non-tubular code check
1.24.2 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected issue with default value for the water density in the HYDRO input line
1.24.3 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.24.4 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Enhancements
1.24.5 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Corrections
1.25 PSI (Pile/Structure Interaction)
1.25.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
· Added support for API 22nd edition
· Added ability to handle ISO tubular code with AISC 14 LRFD non-tubular code check
1.25.2 SACS 10.1.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected a problem where 4 character soil ID’s were being handled correctly
1.25.3 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
- Update PSI to include API RP 2A WSD 22nd Edition 22nd recommendations
- Corrected a problem where the program would crash on outputting section data.
- Added the auto combine capability to allow user to specify different safety factors to gravity and dynamic loads.
- Seastate enhanced to generate loading on large diameter tubular sections in accordance to McCamy and Fuchs approach.
- Corrected a problem where the area defined on the SECT line was not being used the weight calculation of a concentric tubular section.
- Corrected a problem where the density on the MEMB line was being assigned incorrectly in the OCI file.
- Corrected a problem for marine growth area calculations on channel sections.
- Corrected a problem where the wrong tangential drag was being used for current only loading.
- Corrected a tolerance issue associated with the definition of an orientation joint.
- Corrected a problem where SEASTATE would crash if the section label was left blank.
- Corrected an issue where different results were being generated in comparison to release 5.7.1
- Corrected an issue related to discrepancy in result values due to an un-initialized array
- Wave Response enhanced to generate loading on large diameter tubular sections in accordance to McCamy and Fuchs approach.
- Corrected a problem where the random wave analysis was terminating after running the first seed.
- Corrected a problem where the number of components exceeded the value set on the WAVTIM input line.
- Corrected a problem where loads were not being generated for the MST option for multiple seeds
- Corrected a problem where only the loads resulting from the final seed were generated in the OCI file when using multiple seeds
- Corrected a problem where a constrained wave was being blended over +/-3 T range.
- Corrected problem where Wave Response was crashing on using the default number of Fourier components.
1.26 RING
1.27 SACS IV
1.28 SACS Reports Database
1.29 SACS/ANSYS
1.30 SACS/DXF
1.31 SACS/FAST
1.31.1 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Corrections
1.32 SACS/FemGV
1.33 SACS GH Bladed Interface
1.33.1 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
1.34 SACS Uncoupled Wind Turbine Analysis
1.35 SACS - Hull Modeler
1.36 SACS - Stability
1.37 SACS - Motions
1.38 Seastate
1.38.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
· Added marine growth calculations for LNR and LR1 sections
1.38.2 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected problem where not capturing loads if plate names have less than four digits and the name location is changing within the column.
1.38.3 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
1.38.4 SACS 10.0.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
1.38.5 Release V8i Select Series 4 v5.7 Corrections
1.39 StruCAD to SACS Convertor
1.40 Super Element
1.40.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Enhancements
· Added human readable description of the format superelement for checking purposes
· Added the ability to reorder degrees of freedom to match the input for other analysis programs and for reporting purposes.
1.40.2 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected a problem where Format Superelent reported the stiffness in English units when the option is MN or ME.
1.41 Tow
1.41.1 SACS 10.2.0.1 CONNECT Edition release Corrections
· Corrected a problem where an incorrect tow oci file is created causing the analysis to terminate with an error.
· Corrected a problem where the tow was doubling generated loads on dummy structures containing plates.
· Corrected a problem where the tow program was writing out the wrong tow coordinates to the dynamic loading summation for XZY and ZYX cases
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