SAFE Engineering Software

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FeaturesFeatures


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Graphical User Interface (GUI)Graphical User Interface (GUI)

simple Windows interface

menu and button driven

Model Explorer for quickaccess to objects,properties, and forms

up to 4 simultaneousdisplay windows


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Model ExplorerModel Explorer

define, duplicate, and modify properties

drag and drop assignment to model display default displays

save and recover user-defined displays review detailing views and drawings

print / export drawings and views


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Horizon Graph PaperHorizon Graph Paper

graph paper horizon aids drawingmodel

graph is to scale

graph scale adjusts to optimal

scale when zooming horizon can be switched off after

drawing


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TemplatesTemplates

selection of templates for quicklystarting a new model


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Import & ExportImport & Export import models from ETABS

import/export geometry and

results plots from/to DXF orAutoCAD DWG files

import or open old SAFE models

import/export models from/toMicrosoft Access or Excel


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Grid SystemsGrid Systems

rectangular, cylindrical, and general grids

direct drawing of grid lines


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UserUser Coordinate System (UCS)Coordinate System (UCS)

UCS acts like a newcoordinate system

intelligent snaps based onUCS

coordinates based on UCSwhen UCS is active

toggle between UCS andother coordinate systems


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Drawing ToolsDrawing Tools

drawing tools work in both 2-D and 3-D

comprehensive properties input while drawing


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Quick Drawing ToolsQuick Drawing Tools

drawing tools work in both 2-D and3-D

comprehensive properties input while

drawing

quickly draw geometry with a singlemouse click or window selection


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Intelligent SnapsIntelligent Snaps set multiple snap increments

intelligent detection of intersections,

extensions, parallels, perpendiculars,etc.

toggle between snaps with N key


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Architectural TracingArchitectural Tracing import an architectural

DXF/DWG into thebackground

layer colors imported

trace the drawing to generateSAFE structural objects

right button click to converttracing line to SAFE structural

object

drafting snaps work onimported background


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Architectural UnitsArchitectural Units

architectural units fordrafting

easily toggle betweenarchitectural and decimalunits

snaps based on decimal orarchitectural units


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Dimension LinesDimension Lines architectural or decimal units

linked to objects when editing model

geometry

define as horizontal, vertical, orparallel to the two endpoints


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Column ShapesColumn Shapes

rectangular

T-shaped

L-shaped

circular

general with user-definedproperties


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Curved Lines & Area EdgesCurved Lines & Area Edges 3-point arc

center and 2-point arc

multilinear spline curve


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Spring SupportsSpring Supports point, line, or area (soil)

spring supports tension only

compression only


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P/T LayoutP/T Layout banded and distributed tendons

automated tendon layout based on strips

interactive editing of tendon profiles

P/T layout drawing

vertical profile shown in 3-D


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General Design StripsGeneral Design Strips non-orthogonal strip

definition

multi-segmented strips

varying width within eachsegment


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Auto Strip WidthsAuto Strip Widths

automate strip widths after defining

them either manually or automatically

edit strip widths after automation toimplement user desired widths

Before Width Automation

After Width Automation


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Auto Strip & P/T LayoutAuto Strip & P/T Layout quick tendon layout using flat slab

template

quick tendon layout based on strips

automated profiles for specifiedprecompression and balancing ratio

automated design strips based on gridlinesor structural supports


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Insertion PointsInsertion Points define offsets for beams and

columns

based on quick cardinal points

based on user-defined dimensions


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Editing ToolsEditing Tools linear, radial, and mirror

replication chamfer/fillet slab corners

move a specified distance

trim and extend

align points

subdivide lines and areas


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OnOn--screen Editingscreen Editing

right-button click object

information

modify assignments,geometry, loads, and designproperties directly

automatically opens other

forms where necessary forediting data

changes applied and modelupdated upon closing theform

work with different units


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Interactive DatabaseInteractive Database choose model definition tables

to edit

interactively edit, delete, oradd new data to tables

take tables to Excel for editingand directly back into SAFEwith changes

multiple changes to the model

all at once


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Extruded ViewExtruded View smooth shading

clear display of wall junctions

allows review of insertion points,local axes rotations, geometry, etc


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Rendered ViewRendered View smooth rotation of model

multiple lighting options

texture options for concrete,rebar, tendons and other materials

shadows


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Rebar CagesRebar Cages realistic rebar texture

based on detailer rebar layout

visual simulation of actual rebarcages


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SAPFireSAPFire Analysis EngineAnalysis Engine

blazing SAPFire analysis engine

three solver options

multi-processor, multi-threading

support

supports 64-bit machines


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33--D Analysis ModelD Analysis Model

full 3-D model

stiffness of columns, walls,braces, and ramps included

columns, walls, and bracesabove and below the slab

beams with flexural, shear,and torsional deformations

orthotropic slab properties

thick plate behavior withshear deformation


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Load Cases & CombinationsLoad Cases & Combinations

unlimited number of load cases and combinations

automated design combinations based on selecteddesign code

strength and service combinations

user-defined load combinations

linear add, envelope, absolute add, SRSS, andrange combinations


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Area, Line, & Point LoadsArea, Line, & Point Loads uniform or non-uniform gravity surface loads

point loads on lines

uniform or trapezoidal loads on lines

point load including load size for punching shear

point (support) displacement loads


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Auto Pattern Live LoadAuto Pattern Live Load automatically generated patterns

based on grid created by design strips

results from each single panel arecombined with the Range Add loadcombination

user-defined pattern live load patternscan be input


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Tendon Loads & LossesTendon Loads & Losses jack from start, end, or both ends of tendon

specified jacking stress is converted to loads

specify loads at transfer and final in one operation

losses based on force percentage

losses based on user-defined stress values

losses based on detailed calculations

hyperstatic analysis


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Load DiagramsLoad Diagrams

display loads on 2-D or 3-D views

show analysis model loads

mouse over diagram for

instantaneous values display loading values

color contoured area loadingdiagrams


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Dynamic AnalysisDynamic Analysis

modal frequency analysis usingRitz or Eigen vectors

floor vibration analysis

response spectrum loads andmodes imported from ETABS


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Object Based MeshingObject Based Meshing automated based on maximum

element size

meshes parallel and perpendicular

to longest edge, grid system, orarea local axes

aims to maintains good elementaspect ratios

edge constraint connects

mismatched slab meshes


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Deformed ShapeDeformed Shape mouse over diagram for

instantaneous values

animate deformed shapes andcapture to AVI

filled or line contour plots

full 3-D deformed shape includingwalls, columns, braces, and ramps


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Beam Force DiagramsBeam Force Diagrams axial force, shear, moment, torsion, and stress

diagrams

2-D and 3-D views of diagram mouse over diagram for instantaneous values

results for load case or combination


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Strip Force DiagramsStrip Force Diagrams moment, shear, axial force, and

torsion diagrams

2-D and 3-D views of diagram mouse over diagram for

instantaneous values



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Shell Contour DiagramsShell Contour Diagrams force, moment, shear, and stress contour plots

load flow arrows

2-D and 3-D views of diagram mouse over diagram for instantaneous values



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Bearing Pressure ContoursBearing Pressure Contours force, moment, shear, and stress contour plots

2-D and 3-D views of diagram

mouse over diagram for instantaneous values results for load case or combination


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Reaction DiagramsReaction Diagrams display selected reaction components

display as arrows

display as tables that can be user-positioned

results for load combinations andcases


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RC and P/T DesignRC and P/T Design

traditional reinforced concrete design

post-tensioned concrete design

considers lateral loads and secondary PTstresses

design to 10 current international codes,including ACI 318-08, AS 3600-01, BS 8110-

97, CSA A23.3-04, Eurocode 2-2004, HongKong CP-04, IS 456-2000, NZS 3101-06, andSingapore CP-65-99


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Strip Based Slab DesignStrip Based Slab Design design of non-orthogonal, varying

width strips

design done at multiple stationsper span

code minimum reinforcementrequirements considered

required reinforcement area,intensity or number of bars plotted


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FEM Based Slab DesignFEM Based Slab Design finite element based design does not

require design strips

ideal for complex geometry where defining

strips is difficult

contour plots of rebar intensity

averaging of peaks over user-defined width


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Beam DesignBeam Design design of conventional and post-

tensioned concrete beams

design done at multiple stationsper span

code minimum reinforcementrequirements considered

flexure, shear, and torsion design


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Punching Shear Check/DesignPunching Shear Check/Design considers column location

considers openings and slab edges

additional drop panel check

user over-writeable perimeter andopenings

design punching reinforcement tiesor shear studs if required

Shear studdesign


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P/T Stress ChecksP/T Stress Checks checks done for transfer, final, and

long-term

stress limits in design preferences

top and bottom stress contours

demand capacity ratio contours

mouse over for instantaneousvalues


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Tabular OutputTabular Output tables for all input data, analysis results,

and design results

filter, sort, and query table data

customize column data format

hide unnecessary columns

print or save tabular data to Access,Excel, Word, HTML, or TXT


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Display OutputDisplay Output capture images to Enhanced

Metafile (EMF)

capture images to standard image

formats (BMP, JPG, TIF, GIF,PNG)

capture video animations to AVI

print graphics directly to printerwith ability to add text andpictures


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Quick ReportQuick Report

summary design report with asingle button click

Microsoft Word, HTML, or TXTformat

fully customizable report content

reporting in user-defined units text, tables, and figures

detailed design output

hyperlinked table of contents


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Detailing RulesDetailing Rules

control bar sizes and spacing

beam and slab curtailmentrules

control information displayedin rebar calls

specify bars around openings

detail all or only bars above atypical quantity


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Drawing Title BlockDrawing Title Block standard, metric, and ANSI sheet sizes

custom sheet size and margins

engineering, metric, and architectural scales

three predefined title block choices

import user title block from DXF


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Drawing Format & StylesDrawing Format & Styles control scale of each view on a drawing

modify line type, color, and thickness modify fill color and transparency

modify font type, size, color, alignment

modify dimension line styles


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Reinforcement EditingReinforcement Editing edit rebar size, number, and length

automatic update of associated views

edit strip by strip

review provided versus required areas


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Edit Text & AnnotationsEdit Text & Annotations edit drawing component views

modify text size, font, andplacement

add text annotations withleaders

add dimension lines


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Drawing Component ViewsDrawing Component Views basic building blocks for drawings

framing plans, reinforcement plans, section

cuts, rebar tables and schedules, bill ofquantities, reinforcement profiles, tendonlayout plan, tendon profile elevations

text and scales can be modified


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Reinforcement PlansReinforcement Plans

show indicative bars or all bars

customize rebar calls (bar marks)

reinforcement follows strip directions

Tendon Layout Plan


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Tendon Layout PlanTendon Layout Plan

show indicative tendons or all tendons

high and low point dimensions

anchor and stressing end indicators

tendon profile elevations

Drawing Sheets


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Drawing SheetsDrawing Sheets

typical drawing sheets automatically generated

composed of drawing component views

add views from a list or with drag-and-drop from the Model Explorer

drawings synchronize with updates to the model and reinforcement

Print and Export Drawings


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Print and Export DrawingsPrint and Export Drawings

print drawings or view directly toa printer or plotter

export drawings and views to DXFor DWG format

open drawings in AutoCAD orother CAD software


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