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2 levels of super-element in SACS

Dear Bentley I would like to request an option to perform 2-levels super-element creation. For example, We import super-element from party 'A' to apply at joint #1. In our analysis, we also need to create super-element at joint #2 for party 'B' to...
4 months ago in  0 Needs review

Fix Member Span functionality so that if a member gets divided the span ID gets updated, not deleted.

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7 months ago in  0 Needs review

SACS-PSI MODULE, Adjust the location of seismic force input on the pile foundation.

Considering the effects of seismic actions on soil properties, ISO 19901-2 and DNV-RP-0585 recommend that seismic forces be applied at one-third of the pile length. May I ask if the PSI module allows adjustment of the seismic force input location?...
2 months ago in  0 Needs review

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.
over 1 year ago in  3 Needs review

Single command to intersect multiple members with nodes (Same as STAAD)

In STAAD we have a single command to Select Multiple Members and Use Intersect option for creating the node at all intersection points without modifying Location of Releases and Loads. However, the same command is not available in SACS. In SACS We...
5 months ago in  0 Needs review

Improve the searchability of output listing

Status quo: Most users have to guess the number of spacing between letters when trying to search certain sections from the output listing. An example is shown in attached Suggestion: Improve the searchability. The table of content can also act as ...
over 2 years ago in  4 Needs review

Additional features for post processing _ SACS Python API

I am currently working with the new SACS API to automate the post-processing of analysis results and have noticed that several functions that could be very helpful are not yet available. These additional features could greatly enhance our efficien...
3 months ago in  1 Needs review

Rainflow counting module

As we know that SACS already use rainflow counting method in the fatigue calculation of Time History Analysis "I request SACS to separate the rainflow counting out as a separate module which user can call to use with other module rather than only ...
about 1 year ago in  0 Needs review

Weld calculation as per Eurocode at beam end joints

Hi, EN 1993-1-8 weld requirements requires no evaluation/check if there's full penetration weld between beam-beam joint. however, in real life full penetration welds are quite expensive and we could go with partial penetration+Fillet welds, but to...
about 2 years ago in  1 Needs review

SACS ROARK RING ANALYSIS

Dear Bentley, I request to update SACS ring utility programme based on latest Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain book. Further, the following update is desired. The unit system of present Roarks program should be updated for MKS/SI system The ...
almost 2 years ago in  0 Needs review