Добро пожаловать в наши последние обновления программного обеспечения! В этом месяце, мы рады поделиться следующими улучшениями на платформе SkyCiv.:

New Features in the Structural 3D

September was a big month for our Structural 3D, with several cool new features added. Check them out below and give them a try yourself! Please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts as we’re always looking to improve our software for you.

FE Plate Model for area load applications

In September, our team has added the FE Plate Model for area loads using the SkyCiv Finite Element (FE) solver to distribute the load over complex shapes. The FE plate submodel is automatically constructed and analyze, with the shear force diagram of the members is used to determine the equivalent member loads.

This new feature offers key advantages like handling complex polygons, distributing loads across continuous members, and working with shapes that have open edges. тем не мение, it can only apply loads to a single ‘bay’ (многоугольник) Только.

To learn more about the FE Plat Model in the Structural 3D, посетите наш документация.

The FE Plate Model

Cable improvements

В этом месяце, we’ve also implemented an improved cable element that converges quicker and generally has less convergence issues. Also now supports vertical Z-axis models (Z-directed self-weight) rather than only vertical Y-axis models.

Added new dark themes

Besides the above improvements to the Structural 3D, we’re excited to introduce the Dark themes for better user experience. To access this new feature, you can go to Settings > Посмотреть > Цвет фона графики.

Check out the below images to see how sleek the Dark themes look!

Dark themes collage

Enhancements in Connection Design

In September we launched the new horizontal brace connection for AISC 360-16 ASD/LRFD standards to our Connection Design Module. This new feature designed to improve structural stability and resilience by efficiently transferring lateral loads in steel frameworks. Compliant with AISC 360-16 ASD/LRFD, this connection type can do bolted or welded connection for single plate to support as well as brace shapes that include L, 2L, WT, and HSS.

Horizontal bracing connection

Baseplate Design V2

Say hello to the Baseplate Design V2 released in September!

We’ve revamped the starting modal with the new v2 look, making it more user-friendly. The design code selection has been updated for easier identification of specific steel and concrete codes. Дополнительно, we’ve added a button to quickly open saved files, streamlining access to user’s projects.

Baseplate Design v2

We’ve introduced a conflict detection feature in the UI to improve the design process and ensure constructability before running the design checks. это feature helps identify issues like overlapping anchors and welds. Детализация проверки, including anchor clearance, are also included. If preferred, пользователи могут легко отключить проверку детализации в настройках.

Модуль проектирования опорной плиты v2

Во вкладке результатов, мы добавили две сводные проверки: новые проверки детализации и проверка дизайна. Проверка проекта была улучшена, чтобы обеспечить более четкое представление описание конкретных выполненных проверок.

Модуль проектирования опорной плиты v2 2

Мы улучшили отчет о расчетах для большей ясности и детализации.. Теперь это обеспечивает полный список входов, четкие ссылки для каждого уравнения, и шаг за шагом решение для каждой проверки. Для наглядности добавлены полезные цифры. easier to follow.

Base Plate Design Module v2 Report

We’ve added summary tables for both detailing and design checks at the end of the report. These tables allow for quick reference, making it easier to review key results and identify the governing load case efficiently. All critical checks are now easily accessible in one place.

Base Plate Design Module v2 summary

Other updates

Структурное 3D (S3D):
  • В Isolate by Plane и Select by Plane tools have been moved into a single tool at Right-click > Select/Isolate by Plane. The tools have more options than before which make it easier to select or isolate planes.
  • Groups can now be used as a filter for results in the 3D renderer (was already possible in the normal renderer).
  • Improved DXF Export options to control what gets exported and which type of entities to use for plates.
Генератор нагрузки:
  • Added option to change color of Distance circles (Draw Distance Radii).
  • Added sector lines for distinguishing wind source directions (Draw Distance Radii).
  • Enabled AS/NZS 1170.2 wind load for pole with head frame and fixed bugs the detailed wind report

Видеть SkyCiv Changelogs for more and vote for features on SkyCiv Upvoty.