SCADA Pro - WHAT’S NEW 2015

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ACE-HELLAS in the development and optimization of its products, in particular the application SCADA Pro,

created the new version SCADA Pro 2015 with new upgraded features.

SCADA Pro Version

October 2015

New features in SCADA Pro 15

BIM Technology Bidirectional communication with architectural software applications (Autodesk Revit Structure, AutoCAD, etc.) SCADA Pro 15, now, supports the ability to import .ifc files from Autodesk Revit, which further enhances its BIM technology capabilities. By using advanced libraries, all the structural elements are automatically recognized by SCADA Pro (columns, beams, slabs, etc.) including all their respective properties in order for the structure to be ready for analysis.

Automatic identification process of cross-sections and generation of the structure from dxf, dwg files SCADA Pro 15 advances a revolutionary tool initially developed in SCADA Pro 14 to automatically identify the cross-sections necessary for generating the structure from any dxf or dwg architectural design. The new advancements include: Ability to import different design files (dwg, dxf) for

each level of the building. automatic identification of the structural

elements and the connectivity along height automatic import and predesign of the

foundation elements Ability to rotate the drawing objects along any global

axis following each import from dwg or dxf files.

Automatic generation of any 3-D objects from any 2-D shape using a dxf/dwg file

SCADA Pro 15 offers these new features: Automatic conversion from CAD lines, arcs and circles

in the respective SCADA Pro design objects, and Automatic generation of 3-D objects (i.e. core, silos)

from a surface boundary of any shape including lines, arcs and circles, with automatic definition of levels and elevations, while performing multiple checks of the proper geometry and connectivity.

Automatic load distribution on surface elements SCADA Pro 15 includes a new tool of automatic load distribution and load assignment on surfaces that have been simulated with finite surface elements. The surface loads can be applied graphically: • By clicking the 4 vertices of the surface and the corresponding load values. • By clicking any three points of which the first two define a line where a load will be applied with a specific value and the third point defines the altitude where the other load value will be applied. Identification of the mesh group is done automatically and the loads are assigned as pressure loads on finite surface elements. Points can be non-coplanar and the boundary can include lines, arcs and circles.

Linear time-history analysis

The linear time-history analysis takes into account the change of the structural response in time. The imposed load on the structure is derived from the ground motion during an earthquake. For this purpose, accelerograms of recorded seismic excitation are used that contain the values of the ground acceleration at each time step. Also, other dynamic loads can be applied on the structure for analysis purpose. The deformed shape of the structure due to the ground motion is presented in real time conditions.

Nonlinear time-history analysis Nonlinear time-history analysis is the most accurate method for assessing the response of a structure due to seismic excitation. This occurs because this type of analysis doesn’t incorporate only the change of the structural parameters over time but also the inelastic behavior of the structural materials. In this case the force - displacement relation of the model becomes non – linear in contrast to the case of the elastic analysis.

Ability of import and design check of the masonry infills according to the Eurocode 8 part 3 (EC8.3) provisions You have the option of automatic import of the masonry infills, according to the EC8.3 provisions. The simulation of each bay is applied automatically by two diagonal bars (tension - compression) while the choice of the material is done through a rich library of masonry infill templates. You are also able to configure and compose your own infill walls by different materials. The simulated masonry infills can either be taken into consideration or not in the analysis model. All the required design checks are carried out in terms of deformation with automatic removal from the model of the tensile diagonal bar elements.

Assessment and Redesign of Masonry buildings - Eurocode 8 Part 3 In SCADA Pro 15 we have implemented the provisions of EC8.3 for the assessment of masonry buildings under seismic loading. The recommendations of the code are applied to wall elements that resist against in plane lateral forces. Such elements are spandrels and piers of a wall. The design checks are applied on the cross-section of the pier / spandrel where the dominant stress resultant is either: • the axial force and bending moment, or • the shear force There is also the ability to reinforce the masonry with • single or double concrete jacket with a corresponding increase in compressive and shear strength of the structural element and • fiber textile matrix for in plane shear reinforcement.

Automatic generation of wind – snow load combinations

In SCADA Pro 15 there is an automatic generation of load combinations that include accidental wind and snow actions. The results above are automatically saved to the project file and can be quickly retrieved from a list without searching.

Pushover Analysis – Display of effective stiffness

In the Pushover analysis results are displayed the values of the effective stiffness for each structural element (beams, columns) in each analysis step according to EC8.3. The structural failure of each element in each edge is recorded and also shown in the graphical display of the three-dimensional structural model.

Design of timber structures and timber connections according to EC5

SCADA Pro 15 includes the design of timber structures according to EC5 and the corresponding national annex, as well as the design of timber connections. It also includes the production of formwork drawings, the detailing of connections, the bill of materials and the full printout of the project report. All the required checks are carried out on cross-sections and structural elements. In the timber connections can be used steel plates or wood panels and the fasteners may be dowels or bolts. Three-dimensional real-time rendering of the connection of all the components is displayed.

Analysis on parallel computing environment (CPU - GPU) High-performance computing (HPC) solution methods are used for the reduction of computational time and the effective solution of large scale problems. Performing analyses on processors with multiple cores or graphic processing units (GPUs), results into significantly reduced computing time. According to the parallel implementation of the solution methods the problem is decomposed into parts and each core takes only one part solving the overall problem in parallel and thus faster. For optimum analysis results, a combined implementation of the processor and the graphic processing units can be used. GPUs incorporate a large number of processing units, which can reach into hundreds or even thousands, unlike the central processing unit (CPU) which have typically 2 to 8 cores. This high potential parallelism further reduces computational time of solving large-scale numerical models.

New simplified activation process and automatic program updates via internet. The activation process of SCADA Pro 15 is now simple and quick. Forget all ID, (product, user, registration), the old password files and USB keys! All you need now is a Serial Number and an Internet connection. Select the button "Enable Internet" and activation is automatic! With the "Automatic check for updates" the program receives updates and loads them automatically. This will always work with the latest version and you will never lose any updates! Also the activated modules of the program are displayed.

New upgraded and faster algorithms for creating large scale structural models simulated with surface finite elements. SCADA Pro 15 incorporates new mesh generators and calculation algorithms of finite surface elements for solving large scale structural models while improving the computing time. The only restriction of the size of the model is based on limitations of the hardware.

Plane Stress, Plane Strain, Axisymmetric. SCADA Pro 15 incorporates three new types of two-dimensional surface finite elements:

Plane Stress

Plane Strain

Axisymmetric In Plane Stress elements, loads are applied in the plane of the element (perpendicular to the thickness), assuming zero stresses developed perpendicular to the plane of the element. In Plane Strain elements, deformations perpendicular to the plane of the element are considered zero. Axisymmetric elements are used to simulate rotational produced surfaces. There is the possibility to define isotropic or orthotropic material.

Arbitrary cross section

You can create any arbitrary cross section of the column simply by the boundary definition. The center of gravity and all inertia properties are calculated automatically by the method of boundary conditions. The section is automatically saved to your library.

Newly Supported Codes SCADA Pro 15 now supports Saudi Building Codes (SBC) concerning applied loads and design of concrete, steel and masonry structures.

We have also incorporated the following functions and commands:

Reinforcing Steel class In surface finite elements it is now easier the selection of reinforcing bar material class since it has been incorporated into the initial window of the surface finite elements’ definition. Properties assignment

SCADA Pro incorporated a new revolutionary feature for easy and fast properties assignment from one object to other similar objects. Now, you can transfer properties from one object to the other without having to set them again. All properties are transferred both from natural cross-sections and from the elements of the mathematical model. Preview .stp file.

There is now the possibility to preview files that you create and save in templates. Escape

You can now activate the button "esc" to cancel a current command. Start Screen Preview

You can select an existing file from the home screen preview. New controls

You can avoid importing identical items to the same location (e.g. double beams, double columns)