This webinar was originally presented on January 16 & 23, 2014.
You can view the recording online in the On-Demand Video Library (Click Here).
The following are the product-related questions and corresponding answers from the webinar.
- Q: When will deflection and reaction results be included into the results on Precede viewer?
A: The consolidated Postvue/Precede in v5.6 now includes display of deflected shapes. Display of reactions is planned for a future release.
- Q: Is the Database included in Offshore Structure Enterprise?
A: Yes, the reporting is available in all versions of SACS.
- Q: How are member offsets handled at meshed joints?
A: Members with member offsets are correctly meshed to take into account the offset of the structural shape.
- Q: Are any further enhancements for the WTG module planned (e.g. Flex5/BHawC integration)?
A: We are considering a future addition of Flex5 integration in addition to the current GH Bladed and FAST wind turbine integration.
- Q: Is there any charge to upgrade from v5.4 to v5.6?
A: Any user with a current SELECT subscription can download v5.6. If you are using v5.4 and do not have a current subscription, you should discuss renewal with your Bentley account manager.
- Q: Is joint mesher in the standard Precede module?
A: Yes, the new joint meshing is included in Precede.
- Q: In the Hull Mesher, it seems that the edges of the plates and stiffeners do not line up, such that the stiffeners cross through the middle of the plates. Is this correct?
A: No, they are aligned. Stiffeners which run across plate panels automatically subdivide the panel mesh so that the stiffening member and the pane are subdivided consistently to ensure alignment of nodes.
- Q: Can the tubular mesher mesh overlapping joints?
A: Yes, the tubular mesher can mesh overlapping joints.
- Q: When will SACS v5.6 be available?
A: SACS v5.6 became available in October 2013.
- Q: Is the joint meshing modeling primarily for fatigue analysis?
A: The detailed plate mesh models are useful for calculating stress concentration factors for fatigue, but may also be useful just for checking local stresses or for more accurately modeling joint stiffness for collapse analysis.
- Q: How do we mesh weld in the model?
A: Welds are not taken into account during meshing. The meshing uses plate elements rather than the solids, which would be required to model welds.
- Q: For the plate meshing, what type of FEA element is used?
A: You have a choice between quad and tri elements. Tris are used by default.
- Q: How do we mesh stiffeners/star plates at non-tubular connection?
A: After automatic joint meshing is done, you can manually add stiffening plates to your model.
- Q: Any impact on lx, ly value of surrounding beam if you mesh plate?
A: The section properties of the beams attached to the meshed joint are not changed during meshing. Just the length of the attached members is shortened back to the interface between the beam element and the plate field.
- Q: Is SACS compatible with PDS/PDMS?
A: Yes, there is a PDMS import/export macro available.
- Q: Do you have any training module of SACS modules?
A: Yes, the Bentley Learn server contains modules for self-paced learning of SACS. If you have a current subscription, you can access it from learn.bentley.com.
- Q: Is it possible to import Tekla models into SACS v5.6?
A: Yes, Tekla supports Bentley’s ISM standard for interchange of structural information. See the following for more information.
- Q: Can we design or check barge?
A: The new Hull Mesher module can be used to create a SACS structural model of a barge.
- Q: Is meshing is possible for grouted tubulars?
A: Meshing does not take into account any grouting of tubulars.
- Q: Can we import CAD files in SACS?
A: The new Hull Mesher module includes functions for importing DWG and DXF files.
- Q: Any news on when SACS will be able to analyze floating structures including mooring lines etc.?
A: The acquisition of MOSES by Bentley means that MOSES can be used for mooring line analysis. MOSES can import a SACS structural model, and in the future, will be more closely integrated with SACS.
- Q: What is the major difference between SACS & STAAD?
A: STAAD is a general purpose structural program for all types of plant and building structures. SACS is a specialist program for offshore structures, including wind, wave, current load generation, pile/structure interaction, offshore design code checking, and collapse analysis.
- Q: Can you import data from Genie DNV?
A: Yes, a converter is available to convert Genie .fem files to SACS.
- Q: How do we get the continuing education credits? How can I get a certificate of attendance of CEU's?
A: Bentley Learning Units (BLU), Bentley Institute’s equivalent to Professional Development Hours (PDH), are granted for the live and recorded webinar. Within 2-4 weeks of watching the presentation, Learning Units are added to your transcript. To access your transcript, go to www.bentley.com/mylearninghistory. On the "My Learning History" page, there is a detailed how-to guide related to Learning Units and transcripts, in addition to the link to the user’s online transcript. In most states, users can submit their Bentley transcripts for consideration for continuing education credit toward their registration renewals.
- Q: How do I view this webinar again or share it with a colleague?
A: This event has been recorded and can be viewed online in the On-Demand Video Library.