BIMware MASTER software 2014 - a list of new features
New features in MASTER EC2 Reinforcement 2014
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A multi-span beam – the new module for calculation of reinforcement:
- Fast definition of geometry.
- Fast definition and modification of a load.
- Definition of load cases.
- Static calculation.
- Diagrams of moments and shearing forces.
- Definition of longitudinal and transversal reinforcement.
- Auxiliary drawings of reinforcement.
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Additional national annexes for the Eurocode (apart from French and Polish) 2 for the following countries:
- Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom.
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The possibility to copy loads into the module of RC section:
- The possibility to copy/paste loads using the clipboard. A user can copy loads from a table (e.g. from a spreadsheet) and paste it into the load table in this module.
New features in MASTER EC3 Steel Connections 2014
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A tube truss – the new type of connection:
- A truss node can be composed of rectangular tubes.
- Types of nodes available for the new connection: K, KT, N, T, X, Y.
- Definition of vertical and horizontal plates that strengthen the tube (chord).
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Data import directly from Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis:
- Import of geometry data (sections, materials, position).
- Import of internal forces for a selected load case.
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Data import is available for the following connection types (at present):
- beam / column - end-plate,
- beam / beam - end-plate,
- beam / beam - clip,
- beam / beam - splice.
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New options in the beam to column (end-plate) connection:
- Definition of this connection as welded (no end-plate in such a case).
- Definition of a diagonal rib at the column.
- Calculations according to the British national annex for the Eurocode 3 (BS EN 1993-1-8:2005).
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Enhanced databases of connectors:
- A new format of the connector databases (diameters and classes of bolts) - XML (allows a user to edit the databases).
- Two independent databases: bolts and anchor bolts.
- A new class of bolts – stainless steel bolts.
New features in MASTER EC7 Foundations 2014
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Additional national annexes for the Eurocode 7 (apart from French and Polish) for the following countries:
- Bulgaria (БДС EN 1997-1:2004/NА),
- Denmark (DS/EN 1997-2 DK NA:2011),
- Finland (SFS-EN 1997-1:2004),
- United Kingdom (BS EN 1997-1:2004).
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The possibility to copy/paste loads using the clipboard:
- A user can copy loads from a table (e.g. from a spreadsheet).
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Simultaneous calculations: for the ULS condition, for the SLS conditions, and of reinforcement. :
- After calculation, results can be displayed in the separate tabs.
- Enhanced calculation notes.
