Dead and Live Loads

• Use predefined ASCE 7 material weights to assemble a group of components with a combined weight.
• Loads are saved to a user database to be used across several project files or applied directly to your VisualAnalysis model.

Wind Loads

• Perform ASCE 7 Wind Calculations using Chapter 27, Wind Loads on Buildings: Main Wind Force Resisting System (Directional Procedure – All Heights).
• Calculations performed for each cardinal direction.

Seismic Loads

• Perform ASCE 7 Seismic Calculations using Chapter 11, Seismic Design Criteria, and Chapter 12, Seismic Design Requirements for Building Structures.
• Lookup site specific parameters (Ss, S1, TL) using latitude and longitude coordinates.

Reporting

• Customize reports to include only the necessary tables and information
• Print Preview mode while working with reports
• Print to any printer including PDF
• Export reports to .doc or .xlsx

General

• Standard Windows interface for easy navigation
• Work in any unit system, perform math on input, and use custom unit 'styles'
• Program is self-documenting with tooltips on commands and input parameters
• Free Training Videos provided for learning efficiency
• Free technical support email with quick responses

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