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3D visualization of deformations in the IDEA StatiCa v21.1
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3D visualization of deformations

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It is critical to visualize real deformations of members. IDEA StatiCa now allows you to display the spatial (real) deformation of your designed steel members.

The summation displacement vector Usum has been added next to Ux, Uy, Uz (deformations in each direction) in results. This gives the engineer a quick insight into where the member is deforming the most or failing. The summation Usum is set as a default view for steel.

3D visualization of deformations in the IDEA StatiCa v21.1

IDEA StatiCa Member for steel members is available in Enhanced edition of IDEA StatiCa Steel.

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IDEA StatiCa version 21.1
  • Concrete
  • Steel
  • Connection
  • Detail 2D
  • Member
  • Checkbot
  • Viewer
  • RCS
  • IDEA Open Model (API)
  • ACI (USA)
  • AISC (USA)
  • BIM link
  • EN (Eurocode)
  • +13
  • Concrete
  • Steel
  • Connection
  • Detail 2D
  • Member
  • Checkbot
  • Viewer
  • RCS
  • IDEA Open Model (API)
  • ACI (USA)
  • AISC (USA)
  • BIM link
  • EN (Eurocode)

Release notes

Release notes IDEA StatiCa Steel & Concrete 21.1

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