Focus on Seismic Design: What’s New in SCAD Office v23.1.1.3?
A recent SCAD Office update improves load distribution, dynamic analysis, and working with physically nonlinear materials. These are essential for reliable calculations under seismic loads…
SCAD SOFT has released an update to its flagship structural analysis suite. Good news: customers with a v23.1.1.1 license can upgrade to the new version for free.
The latest SCAD Office update addresses load distribution, dynamic analysis, and physically nonlinear materials. These are essential for reliable results when calculating seismic effects.
Highlights of v23.1.1.3:
- The Adjust Load Case/Load Group Parameters operation can convert area loads into “elementary” loads on plates, bars, and nodes;
- When assigning area loads, you can specify which elements the load applies to. (A calibration frequency can be specified during direct integration of the equations of motion);
- Import and export of physically nonlinear material data is now supported;
- In load combination (РСУ) data, you can create node groups as well as load combination groups for elements;
- Elastic and inelastic foundations can be assigned to physically nonlinear plates;
- In the Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Sections mode, double-clicking a load case number on the Forces page opens a dialog with details of the nonlinear deformation model equation solution (Арбат);
- Calculations under EN 1993-1-1 for combined bending moment and shear force have been refined (КРИСТАЛЛ, SCAD);
- Pseudoinverse matrix calculations have been added (КУСТ);
- IFC import and export capabilities have been expanded;
- Color-coded deflection indications have been added to the load combination postprocessor;
- A new Convert Area Loads operation has been added to the Loads toolbar;
- Bimoment loads have been added, and overall computational optimization has been improved.
SCAD Office is popular with experienced structural engineers for good reason: it incorporates current research in structural mechanics and seismology, helping engineers design for challenging conditions with confidence. If you have not tried it, now is a good time. Existing users can upgrade!
We also have a gift for customers purchasing the software. Buy SCAD Office SPro Max and receive a current book on structural seismic resistance at no extra cost!
The book is more than a useful extra; it is a valuable reference for professionals. It covers:
- Modern methods of seismic strengthening for buildings;
- Principles for reducing seismic risk;
- Recommendations and sample seismic calculations;
- Practical examples of seismic isolation modeling.
At the time of publication, only 4 copies remained, so it may be best not to delay.