Version 22.0 Changes

Model

• Area normal arrow can now be displayed graphically
• The weight of individual elements (members and plates) can now be excluded in the analysis
• Added the larger HSS sizes per the AISC Steel Construction Manual 15th Edition
• Updated the HSS default materials per AISC Steel Construction Manual 15th Edition

Load

• Added ASCE 7-22 ASD & LRFD load combinations
• Added IBC 2021 ASD & LRFD load combinations
• Updated Area Wind Loads to the ASCE 7-22 provisions
• Updated wind and ice loads on members to the ASCE 7-22 provisions
• Added script command to create custom load combinations

Analyze

• Result diagrams can now be shown exclusively on selected members
• Plate result diagram overhaul
• Improved rigid link behavior
• Improved behavior of infinitely stiff springs
• Improved behavior of non-linear semi rigid ends

Design

• Added the AISC 360-22 ASD & LRFD Steel Design Specification
• Added the ACI 350-20 Environmental Engineering Concrete Specification
• Added CSA A23.3 Clause 10.10.5 for Canadian Concrete Column Design
• Cold-formed steel design updated to CFS 13
• ASC Steel Deck Profiles added for composite steel beam design
• Improved biaxial bending design checks for round and HSS pipes

Report

• Script command added to insert tables into the report
• Script command added to exports the report to a specified path
• The weight of meshed areas can now be reported in the Areas table

Succeed! (Interface, Performance, Reliability)

• Export Bolted Double Angle connections to VAConnect 6.0+
• Added various Script Commands per customer requests
• Updated Microsoft .NET framework for features and performance
• Fixed minor graphics bugs