SACS should be compatible with any monitor with a resolution greater than 1920x1080. A higher resolution offers significant benefits for viewing detailed information
While dividing a segmented member, it is very difficult to re-assign the group to the newly formed member. SACS should automatically take care the length at which member is divided and accordingly new group details should be assigned to the new me...
Consideration of buckling criteria for member UR calculation
Point 4 of section 6.3.2.2, EN 1993-1-1:2005 states that lateral buckling checks can be omitted if either of the given conditions are satisfied. This is not considered, and results in a slightly higher member UR.
To implement the code check of 2022 edition Euro code 1993 and the code check of 2020 edition ISO 19902 in SACS next version
I request the implementation of code checks for the 2022 Eurocode 1993 and 2020 ISO 19902 in the next SACS version. This update will enhance structural analyses, optimize designs, and ensure compliance. Please prioritize this enhancement.
Add a more accurate (F.E.M. based) methodology to determine the elastic critical moment for lateral torsional buckling in the Eurocode calculations
Under the current SACS versions, SACS uses annex F table F.1.1. of the Eurocode ENV 1993:1-1:1992 to determine the C1 factor in the elastic critical moment equation. Setting the C1 factor accurately is of paramount importance to determining the el...
Adding a Terminate Collapse button that would print the results for the previous load step as the final load step could be beneficial. This would be separate from the cancel button as the cancel button just stops everything and you do not get sect...
Create two fields to set Lb in the MEMBER card (one for bottom flange and one for top flange)
In the current input file structure in SACS there is an option to set the buckling length of the bottom flange of wide flange beams separately in the GRUP card. This means that for every physical member separate GRUP cards need to be created to se...
Multiple precede graphical color settings configurations
I would like to have the possibility to save and easily switch between 2 display color settings configurations (not model dependent), for example one with dark background for modelling and one with white background for taking screengrabs.
When plotting UCs in psvdb, SACS 2023 renders skipped members with their original color (unlike prvious versions where they where rendered in grey). This generates quite a confusion because it is not easy to determine if a member is green because ...
Combine damage results from 2 fatigue extraction files
This feature will be usefull if for one set of joints you need to use two (or more) distinct SN curves along the jacket life time (typically a S-N curve with paint in the first 15 years and free corrosion at the end of the jacket life) This way we...