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TutorialSSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick ReferenceSSD Version 2010SOFiPLUS(-X) Version 2010 SOFiSTiK AG 2010
This manual is protected by copyright laws. No part of it may be translated, copied orreproduced, in any form or by any means, without written permission from SOFiSTiK AG.SOFiSTiK reserves the right to modify or to release new editions of this manual.The manual and the program have been thoroughly checked for errors. However, SOFiSTiKdoes not claim that either one is completely error free. Errors and omissions are corrected assoon as they are detected.The user of the program is solely responsible for the applications. We strongly encourage theuser to test the correctness of all calculations at least by random sampling.
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick ReferenceContents1SSD Basic Features.11.1Program Structure .11.2Program Version Matrix .11.3User Interface SSD.21.4Basic Workflow .31.4.1Groups.31.4.2Tasks .41.4.3Template Files name.SOFiSTiX.61.52Structure and Function Mode.91.5.1Computation Status .91.5.2SOFiSTiK Options.91.5.3File Types .11SOFiPLUS(-X) Basic Features.122.1General Principles for System Generation .122.2Mesh Generation based on Structural Elements .122.3Structural Elements – General Features .122.4Additional Command for structural Areas.142.4.1Wall.142.4.2Edit Area Edge Properties.142.4.3Boolean: Add Areas .142.4.4Bollean: Subtract.152.4.5Additional Point on Area Edges.152.4.6Remove Point from Area Edge.162.5Navigation inside SOFiPLUS(-X) .162.6Create Structural Areas with Option „Pick Point in Area“.172.7AutoCAD Grips for Structural Elements .172.8Mesh Options for Structural Lines.182.9New Table Elements.192.10Loads.192.10.1New Register Cards for Structural Elements .192.10.2Apply Free Loads to multiple Load cases.202.10.3Apply Free Loads to multiple Element Groups .202.10.4Loadcase Browser .202.11Named Selections and Groups .21Inhaltsverzeichnisi
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick Reference3Example Simple Slab .233.1General.233.2Step 1: Start SSD .233.3Step 2: Materials and Cross Section .253.4Step 3: SOFiPLUS(-X) – graphical Preprocessing .273.5Step 4: Create Structural Areas .283.6Step 5: Creating Supports and Downstand Beam .313.7Step 6: System Checks.333.8Step 7: Create Columns in Area(2) .333.9Step 8: Check of Combinations.343.10Step 9: Linear Analysis and Superpositioning .353.11Step 10: Design .393.11.1Design Parameters of Area Elements .393.11.2Design ULS.413.11.3Design SLS.433.124Step 11: Documentation .453.12.1Ausgabedokument mit URUSLA .453.12.2Insert additional Graphics.47Additional Help / Support.484.1Infoportal.484.2CADINP Samples .494.3User Group .494.4SOFiSTiK Program Manuals.504.5SOFiSTiK Support .504.5.1Support Accessibility.504.5.2Customer’s Obligation to Cooperate .514.5.3Support Requests via SOFiSTiK Online Protal.514.5.4Support Requests out of SSD / TEDDY .524.5.5Create a diagnostic.xml File.53Inhaltsverzeichnisii
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick Reference11.1SSD Basic FeaturesProgram StructureFigure 1: SOFiSTiK FEA Program Structure1.2Program Version MatrixThe following table shows the program versions FEA and SOFiPLUs(-X) related to operatingsystem and AutoCAD version.Tabelle 1: Program Version MatrixSSD Basic Features1
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick Reference1.3User Interface SSDIn order to understand the operation of the SOFiSTiK programs, the basic program structureis represented subsequently. It is imperative, that all data is stored in a central data base(SOFiSTiK Database CDB).The SOFiSTiK software has a modular structure. The SOFiSTiK Structural Desktop (SSD)controls the communication between all of the individual application programs.The SOFiSTiK Structural Desktop (SSD) represents a uniform user interface for the totalrange of SOFiSTiK software. The module controls pre processing, processing and postprocessing. The system can be entered graphically with SOFiPLUS(-X) or as parameterisedtext input using TEDDY. The control of the calculation and design process takes place usingdialog boxes, which are accessed via the task tree.The screen is divided into three main areas.1. task tree2. table area3. work areaFigure 2: SOFiSTiK Structural Desktop (SSD)SSD Basic Features2
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick Reference1.4Basic WorkflowThe SSD is task oriented. The tasks are arranged in groups (e.g. the group "System andload" contains the tasks materials, cross sections, geometry and loads).When creating a new project, the necessary groups and tasks are set by default dependingon the chosen problem.The sequence of the task are very important for the project calculation.1.4.1GroupsThe computational groups are organized in a tree-structure. This structure can be changedby the user at any time, as the individual tasks can be dragged to the desired place with themouse. The user can remove or insert additional groups at any time with associated tasks.Please use the right mous click menu inside the task tree window.This is an example of a standard group structe of astandard SSD project.:System-Model and loadingLinear Analysis-Linear analysis and superpositioningDesign Area Elements-Design ULS and SLSFigure 3: Navigation Window – Task TreeSSD Basic Features3
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick Reference1.4.2TasksThe tasks available are accessed via the right-click-menu in the task tree. They can beinserted at any place within the tree. When you select the command “insert task” with theright mouse-button, the following dialog with all available tasks appears.Figure 4: List of all available tasksSSD Basic Features4
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick Reference1.4.2.1 Task TreeIn the task tree the options are accessed via the right-click-menu which automatically adjustsitself to show only those available.Right click menu in the task treeThe right click menu will providerelevant functions for the selected task.Examples:ProcessEdità Dialogà Text-Input( name .DAT)Reportsà Result viewer( name .PLB)Figure 5: Right Mouse Click – Task Tree1.4.2.2 Table AreaDatabase information is written inthe table area.Possible categories:§ Geometry§ Loads§ ResultsThese results can be copied withright clicking menu into the clipboardPossible format:§ Text - Format§ EXCEL- FormatSSD Basic Features5
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick ReferenceFigure 6: Table Area1.4.2.3 Work AreaThe work area displays the ANIMATOR visualisation of the system by default. The work areachanges to WinPS during processing to show calculation status and the TEDDY for furthertext input prior to analysis. The graphical input with SOFiPLUS(-X) operates within its ownseparate window, making the best possible use of dual monitors.1.4.3Template Files name.SOFiSTiXFor processing of frequently recurrent standard tasks, the Template files of the type name .SOFiSTiX are provided. General Templates are saved in a subdirectory of theSOFiSTiK program directory, for example in:C:\Programs\SOFiSTiK\SOFiSTiK.23\ SSD-Templates.1.4.3.1 Adding User- defined Template directoriesFor own Templates, the user can define further Template-directories. SOFiSTiK à Options à SSD-Template Path à (Find-Button) and AddSuchen2.icoIn this directory, further subdirectories can be created. These subdirectories appear as tabsand template icons (see Figure 9). There is only one level of subdirectories available.Figure 7: SOFiSTiK à User Options à SSD-Template-PathSSD Basic Features6
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick Reference1.4.3.2 User Defined Template FilesAny file name .SOFiSTiK can be stored into the desired Template-Directory as Template name .SOFiSTiX.All current project settings can be saved as Templates Including the arrangementand sequence of the tasks. The materials and cross sections are dependent onthe chosen design code. A fixed design code cannot be changed within theproject. File à Save As TemplateFigure 8: Dialog Save Project as TemplateA later changing of the code is possible if the Template is stored “withoutdesign code".The existing Template directoriesare shown under Directories.Figure 9: File à save project as templateThe saved file name .SOFiSTiX is now available as a further Template.SSD Basic Features7
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick Reference1.4.3.3 Usage of Template Files name .SOFiSTiX file à New Project from Template The following templates out of the template path are availableRoot ��CABD““pretee”Figure 10: File à New Project from Template .The desired file name .SOFiSTiX is selected and stored under a new data file name withthe button “Save As ” into a project directory.The new file contains all tasks of the Template. In addition, the data (for example crosssections, geometry. etc.) from the Template are transferred into the new file. The data isthen immediately ready for calculation.With "Templates without Design Code”, the design code can be altered. Thematerials and cross sections must be checked and amended.SSD Basic Features8
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick Reference1.5Structure and Function Mode1.5.1Computation StatusEvery task has its own symbol to show the actual computation status.Without computationInput is written directly into the databaseGreen check markNo computation requiredBlue arrowNew input data à computation requiredBlue crossOld data à computation requiredRed crossError message à computation requiredGreen crossWarning message à computation required (possibly)Figure 11: Computation Status1.5.2SOFiSTiK OptionsNumerous settings within the options dialog are possible of which only the most importantare introduced now.The user may set the different options in:SOFiSTiK à User Options SOFiSTiK à Global Options SOFiSTiK à Project Options For further explanation please see the SOFiSTiK 1.pdf user manual.SSD Basic Features9
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick Reference1.5.2.1 Language SettingsThere is a difference between the dialog box language and the input/output language.For these settings two different dialogues will be used.With the SSD menu SOFiSTiK à User Options à SOFiSTiK General à DialogueLanguage you may change the general language of all SOFiSTiK dialogues only. To changethe output language please use the command form SSD menuSOFiSTiK à Global Options à SOFiSTiK General à Language.For chanigng the output language you also may use the commandSOFiSTiK à Project Options à SOFiSTiK General à LanguageProject settings will be saved in a file called SOFiSTiK.def in your project directory. Globalsetiings will be saved in your program directory and will affect all following projects.Figure 12: SOFiSTiK: Options àDialogue Language1.5.2.2 Project DefaultsWith the option Project Defaults, the user can assign default attributes of new projects. Inaddition to that, the user can also define the type of Preprocessing graphically withSOFiPLUS or text based with TEDDY. These attitudes are stored in the Registry.SSD Basic Features10
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick ReferenceFigure 13: SOFiSTiK: Options à Project Defaults1.5.3File TypesAll type of files used by the SOFiSTiK software are listed in the table below.:Name.SOFiSTiKCentral XLM- file where all information is saved.Name.DATControl file, ASCII formatName.PLBFor each task the result is saved in a file task.PLB. This file can beshown and/or printed out individually. Also it can be assigned to thetotal result using the command "all results".Name.CDBCentral data baseName.DWGUsing graphical input all information about system and loading issaved in this drawing.Name.SOFiSTiXTemplate- file in XLM- format: File in Template- directory.Table 2: Overview of the file- ExtensionsTo open and recalculate a project without graphical input only the filename.SOFISTIK is sufficient.For a project with graphical input the files name.SOFiSTiK and name.DWG arenecessary.SSD Basic Features11
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick Reference22.1SOFiPLUS(-X) Basic FeaturesGeneral Principles for System GenerationThe graphical preprocessing with SOFiPLUS(-X) is based on AutoCAD or ADT.There are two general principles for system generation:Using structural elements using finite elementsUsing structural elements is the most common way to define the model geometry. With thestructural elements you will simply model your structure as a wireframe model, whichcontains points, lines and areas. With the export command an automatic mesh generationwill be started in the background.The classical way for system generation can be used by directly drawing the necessary finiteelements in the SOFiPLUS environment. In this case you must define every element type likenodes, beams, springs, etc. directly.For further help, please see the help files in SOFiPLUS.2.2Mesh Generation based on Structural ElementsWith the basic objects area, line and point you will simply draw a wireframe model inSOFiPlUS(-X). With the „Export .dwg- .cdb “ command the automatic mesh generation willstart in the background. In a first step the mesh generator will create all necessarydependencies and intersections. Based on this additional information the final finite elementmesh will be generated. The mesh can be checked with the ANIMATOR.2.3Structural Elements – General FeaturesFor system modelling three basic structural elements are available: area, line and point.Additional elements like walls and openings are derived from the basic elements.All elements are independent from each other. For example copying and movingelements are possible with the normal AutoCAD commands.SOFiPLUS(-X) Basic Features12
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick ReferenceThe following list describes the most important properties of every basic element.Structural area ( SAR in PROG SOFiMSHC)plate, wall, shell and membrane elementswalls and openings are derived from this elementStructural line ( SLN in PROG SOFiMSHC)-geometric boundary for mesh generationBeam elementTruss elementCable elementPile elementBoundary elementLinear support and/or kinematic couplinggeometry: line, curve or spline geometry possibleStructural Point ( SPT in PROG SOFiMSHC)--geometric point for mesh generationsupport conditionColumn with dimension for punching designSpring elementHalf space pileVery important is the new feature, that the mesh generator automatically calculates theintersections. This is very helpful feature mainly in 3d system generation.Figure 14: Intersection of two structural areas in 3d environmentSOFiPLUS(-X) Basic Features13
Tutorial SSD / SOFiPLUS - A Quick Reference2.4Additional Command for structural Areas2.4.1WallThis little feature creates automatically vertical structural areas walls based on horizontallines. The height of this area can be defined in an edit box, which is located inside thesidebar on the left side of your desktop. (Please see also chapter 2.5) You may also use thefeature „pick point in area“. In this case the boundary elements of the ar
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