Civil2015 v2 1 Release Note

Release Note
Release Date : FEB 17 2015
Product Ver. : Civil 2015 (v2.1)
DESIGN OF CIVIL STRUCTURES

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Enhancements
Analysis & Design
(1) Supporting 64bit Solver, Pre/Post-Processing & GPU solver

(2) 7 DOF Beam Elements considering Warping Constant
(3) Implementation of Traffic Lane Optimization Option
(4) Diagram & table results of resultant forces for Local Direction Force Sum
(5) LM1 & LM3 concurrent forces for Eurocode moving load analysis
(6) India special vehicles for India moving load analysis
(7) Stiffness Scale Factor for Plate Element
(8) Performing Pushover Analysis only for Selected Pushover Load Cases
(9) Improvements on Inelastic Hinge Properties
Pre & Post-Processing

(1) Steel Composite Girder Bridge wizard
(2) Improvement of Wood-Armer moment calculation
(3) Changing Plate Local Axis
(4) Node Local Axis with respect to Reference Line

(5) Implementation of U.S. DOT Rating Vehicle Load for Load Rating Assessment
(6) Implementation of PSC DB Sections for Each U.S. DOT
(7) Auto Generation improvements on Tendon Template Wizard
(8) Addition of Steel Girder Section with Stiffener
(9) Revit 2015 Interface
(10) Tekla Structure v20 Interface
(11) Assigning Floor Loads to the Area surrounded by Plate Elements
(12) Improvements on Composite Section Properties
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Civil 2015 (V2.1) Release Note
1. Supporting 64bit Solver, Pre/Post-processing & GPU solver
64-bit solver is capable of accessing memory above the 4GB limit of the Windows 32-bit platform. In a 32-bit operating system there is a limitation of 4GB of memory that can be
addressed. Windows reserves 2GB for the operating system leaving only 2GB for external programs. Now huge models can be analyzed and solution time is much faster.
GPU-accelerated computing offers faster solution time by offloading compute-intensive portions of the solver to the GPU, while the remainder of the codes still runs on the CPU.
Analysis > Perform Analysis

Case study 1
Elements
56,634
Analysis Type
Static Analysis
System
Solution Time
Civil 32-bit
2641.57 sec.
Civil 64-bit
1590.49 sec.
1.7 times faster
Case study 2
Elements
116,586
Nodes
158,256
Analysis Type
Material Nonlinear Analysis
System
Solution Time
Civil 32-bit
Out of Memory
Civil 64-bit
13663.80 sec.
Now able to solve
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2. 7 DOF Beam Elements considering Warping Constant

In case of non-uniform torsion which occurs when warping deformation is constrained, torque is resisted by St.Venant torsional shear stress & warping torsion. In Civil 2015 (v2.1),
the effects of warping torsion can be simulated in 1D beam elements for more accurate results in case of the curved member, eccentric loading, and difference in centroid and
shear center.
Bi-moment method which is approximate method of torsion analysis for practical purpose is also provided.
When Consider Warping Effect(7th DOF) is considered, warping constant (Iw), warping function (w1, w2, w3, w4), and shear strain due to twisting moment (xy1, xy2, xy3, xy4,
xz1, xz2, xz3, xz4) can be checked in Section Properties dialog box.
Properties > Section Properties
Non uniform Torsion

Warping normal stresses, fw
Bi-moment, df*Mfy
Warping shear stresses, w
Flange shears, Vf
Section Data
Section Properties
Bi-moment and Warping Stress
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Applicable element type: General beam/Tapered beam

Applicable boundary condition: Supports, Beam End Release
Applicable analysis type : Linear Static , Eigenvalue , Response Spectrum, Construction Stage Analysis
Related post-processing: Reactions, Displacements, Beam Forces/Moments, Beam Stresses
Boundaries > Define Supports, Beam End Release

Results > Reactions, Deformations, Forces, Stresses, Beam Detail Analysis
Mx (Torsional moment, Mx = Mt + Mw)

Mt (Twisting moment)
Mw (Warping moment)
Mb (Bi-moment)
Beam Stress Diagram

Beam Stress (7th DOF) Table
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3. Implementation of Traffic Lane Optimization Option

In the previous version, when a traffic lane (line lane or surface lane) is defined, the moving load is applied with the vehicle loads located in the center of the lane.
This option transversely floats the vehicle load within the lane and obtains the worst effect of the vehicle placement for each element.
Users can define vehicle loads and traffic lanes the same way as in the previous versions. With the Traffic Lane Optimization option checked, the worst transverse effect of the
moving load analysis can be obtained for each elements.
This option is valid in the following moving load codes: AASHTO LRFD, AASHTO Standard, PENNDOT, Canada, China.
Load > Moving Load > Traffic Line(Surface) Lanes
Existing Vehicle location
Additional Vehicle locations considered
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Without Traffic Optimization Option
Reference Line
17.5 ft
Ecc: 7.5 ft
Ecc: 17.5 ft
7.5 ft
943.4 kip.ft
1104.9 kip.ft
Using Traffic Optimization Option
Reference Line
Ecc: 7.5 ft
Ecc: 17.5 ft
7.5 ft
17.5 ft
1029.4 kip.ft
1244.9 kip.ft
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4. Diagram & table results of resultant forces of a group of elements

Curved or skewed girder bridges with composite steel plate girder are frequently simulated with plate and beam elements instead of beam elements with composite section. In this
case, Local Direction Force Sum function is used to obtain resultant member forces. Previously, this function just showed the resultant forces in a text / table format on the basis of
section selected by the user. Force diagram along the member was not viewed by the program.
This function will enable the user to view the force diagram along the member and generate table results for the resultant forces (Fx, Fy, Fz, Mx, My and Mz) of a section consisting
of plate elements and/or beam elements.
Results are available for Static load, Construction stage load, Settlement load, Response spectrum load and Moving Load. In case of the results in moving load analysis,
concurrent forces will be used when Normal + Concurrent Forces/Stresses option is selected in Moving Load Analysis Control.
Properties > Section > Section for Resultant Forces

Results > Forces > Resultant Force Diagram
Resultant Force Diagram

Resultant Force Table
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The user can specify No. of Division for the selected structural group or elements. This option will enable the user to easily verify the member forces at every 10th point in a span.
The concept of virtual beam is introduced to draw resultant force diagram. The virtual beams need to be assigned to the group of elements for which resultant force diagram will be
generated. The virtual beams will not be viewed by the user but the local axes of virtual beams can be viewed by checking on the option in Display > Property tab.
Section cuts for which resultant forces will be calculated can be defined using structure group, element selection or polygon cutting plane.
Various shape of bridges such as straight, curved, skewed and inclined bridges are supported for resultant force diagram. In case of curved and skewed bridge, Polygon Select
mode is recommended.
Virtual Section Local Axis
Section for Resultant Force
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Usage of Structure Group / Element Select mode

Step 1. Define structure group for the elements corresponding to one girder, e.g.
Girder1 representing girder group 1 in the span1.
*In case of Element Select mode, generation of structural group is not required.

Step 7. Perform an analysis and go to Resultant Force Diagram.
Step 8. Select desired load case/combination and member force components. And
then click [Apply] to check diagram.
Step 9. Click [] button to display resultant force table.
Girder1
Properties > Section for Resultant Forces
Step 2. Select Mode as Structure Group/Element Select.
Step 3. Enter No. of Division.
Step 4. (Optional) Specify the virtual sections local x-axis by clicking at two points in
the Model View.
Step 5. Select structural group. In case of Element Select model, enter the virtual
section name.
Step 6. Click [Add] and confirm the list of virtual sections and virtual beams.
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Usage of Polygon Select mode

Properties > Section for Resultant Forces
Step 1. Select Mode as Polygon Select.
Step 2. Click the Positions field which will tern the background color to pale green.
Then assign the desired node points to define virtual girder section in the Model
View.
Step 3. (Optional) Specify the virtual sections local x-axis by clicking at two points in
the model view.
Step 4. Enter the virtual section name.
Step 5. Click [Add] and confirm the virtual section list.
Step 6. Repeat step 2 to 5 to create one more virtual section to be j-end of virtual
beam.
Step 7. Enter the virtual section ID into Define Virtual Beams table.
Step 8. Repeat step 2 to 7 for all the desired positions.

Step 9. Perform an analysis and go to Resultant Force Diagram.
Step 10. Select desired load case/combination and member force components. And
then click [Apply] to check diagram.
Step 911. Click [] button to display resultant force table.
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Virtual
Section ID 1
J-end:
Virtual
Section ID 2
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5. LM1 & LM3 concurrent forces for Eurocode moving load analysis
Concurrent forces for LM1&3 Multi and LM1&3 Multi(Straddling) moving load cases are now available when Moving Load Code is selected as Eurocode.
In the previous version, concurrent forces were available only for single load model such as LM1, 2, 3, 4, and rail loads. In order to obtain concurrent forces for LM1 & LM3, the
users needed to convert moving load case into static load case using Moving Load Tracer. In the new version, by selecting [View by Max Value Item] in the context menu of Beam
Forces Table, concurrent forces can be checked in the result table without converting them into static loads.
This feature is applicable for Load Model 1 vehicle combined with Load Model 3 or Load Model 3 (UK NA) vehicle.
Load > Moving Load > Vehicles

Analysis > Analysis Control > Moving Load
Results > Result Tables > Beam > Forces > View by Max Value Item
Concurrent Force Table
Moving Load Case
Moving Load Analysis Control
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6. India special vehicles for India moving load analysis

The user-defined permit truck can be used to simulate special vehicle loads with any wheel arrangement and any amount of wheel loads. Permit vehicle cannot be combined with
other vehicles.
IRC class special vehicle database is available by selecting from the combo-box.
The maximum number of axles for Permit Truck is 100 axles.
Loads > Moving Load > Moving Load Code > India
Loads > Moving Load > Vehicles
IRC Class Special Vehicle
Moving Load Case
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7. Stiffness Scale Factor for Plate Element

Apply scale factors to the stiffness of plate elements. In-plane shear and bending stiffness of specific plate elements may be reduced to reflect cracked sections of concrete walls
and slabs. For unstructured meshes, scale factors can be applied to the user-defined direction.
Applicable analysis types are as follows: Static, Linear Time History, Response Spectrum, Construction Stage and Geometric Nonlinear Analysi
Properties > Scale Factor > Plate Stiffness Scale Factor
Plate Stiffness Scale Factor Table
Plate Stiffness Scale Factor
Boundary Change Assignment
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8. Performing Pushover Analysis only for Selected Pushover Load Cases

Pushover analysis can now be performed for the selected pushover load cases only. Result Output file will be generated by pushover load cases, so that the pre-performed
pushover load case results will not be deleted when the user performs pushover analysis for the other pushover load cases.
This feature will be useful when the user wants to perform pushover analysis for a specific pushover load case with changes of number of steps or convergence condition.
Pushover > Perform Pushover Analysis (Select)
Select Pushover Load Case
Hinge Status Results
Pushover Curve
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9. Improvements on Inelastic Hinge Properties

In the previous version, inelastic hinge properties were assigned by Section Properties. Also the program was not able to consider different yield strength between i-end and j-end.
In the new version, inelastic hinge properties are assigned by elements and different yield strength of both ends can be considered. Inelastic hinge properties can now be assigned
by Drag & Drop from Works Tree.
Properties > Inelastic Hinge Properties
Inelastic Hinge Properties
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1. Steel Composite Girder Bridge wizard

The Steel Composite Bridge Wizard is to generate 3D finite models with ease in a relatively short time. Straight, curved, and skewed bridges can be modeled with various bracing
conditions and substructure types.
Both of Frame and plate elements can be used for modeling. Loadings and construction sequences can also be defined using the straightforward inputs and intuitive interface of
the wizard
Structure > Wizard > Steel Composite Bridge
Layout : Defining the basic geometry of a bridge

Girder Type and Modeling Type
Bridge Alignment
Span
Substructure
Boundary Condition
Section : Defining the section and location of deck, bracing and girder
Transverse deck element
Bracing
Girder
Load : Defining the Dead and live Load conditions
Before and after composite dead loads
Live loads
Construction Stage : Defining the detailed construction sequence
Construction stage
Reinforcement of Deck
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Composite Steel Tub model
All Plate
Deck as Plate
Deck & Web as Plate
Construction Stage
with Deck pouring Sequence
Tapered Girder section
Different Support Skew and bracing type
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2. Improvement of Wood-Armer moment calculation

In the previous version, Wood-Armer moment calculations were not supported for moving loads, construction stage loads and envelope load combinations. These limitations are
now eliminated. Following moving load codes are supported: AASHTO LRFD, Eurocode and BS Code Moving Loads. Concurrent forces for plate elements are used to calculate
Wood-Armer moments when Normal + Concurrent Forces/Stresses option is selected in Moving Load Analysis Control.
In previous versions , Wood-Armer moment could only be calculated for plates in the Global XY plane. This has now been improved to include plates oriented along any general
plane. In order to calculate Wood-Armer moment, reference axes and rebar angles must be defined in Sub-Domain dialog box.
Rebar angles can be freely defined for the rebar Dir. 1 and Dir. 2 separately. Multiple Rebar angle and reference axes can be defined through different sub-domains.
Maximum / minimum Wood-Armer moments due to moving loads are calculated based on the concurrent plate forces, i.e. Mxx, Myy, Mxy for top and bottom rebars in the direction
1 and 2 separately.
Node/Element > Define Sub-Domain

Result Tables > Plate > Force & Stress > Plate Force (W-A Moment)
Reference
axes for
WoodArmer
moment
calculations
Sub-Domain for Rebar Direction Definition
Wood-Armer Moment Contour and Table
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midas Civil provides design forces in the reinforcement directions for skew
reinforcement according to the Wood-Armer formula. Analysis results provide the
plate forces, i.e. Mxx, Myy, Mxy with reference to element local axes.
The two reinforcement directions can be defined by specifying two angles, alpha
from the reference x-axis and phi as shown in the figure below.
where,
1, 2: reinforcement direction
: angle between reference x-axis and 1reinforcement direction
: angle between 1-reinforcement direction and
2-reinforcement direction
Firstly, internal forces (mxx, myy, and mxy) are transformed into the a-b coordinate
system.
Then, Wood-Armer moments are calculated as follows:
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3. Changing Plate Local Axis

Plate local axis for checking results can be aligned with reference to global axis or cylindrical axis (X, Y, Z, R, TH). The user can directly specify the reference vector for
the local axis direction of plate elements.
In the previous version, plate stresses/forces were not able to be plotted according to the cylindrical axis. Also plate local axis could not be freely aligned to the desired direction
due to the limitation that element local x-axis must be parallel to the element edge line. In the new version, the user can define the local axis for post processing regardless of plate
edge line.
Results > Local Axis

Related result functions
Plate Forces/Moments
Plane-Stress/Plate Stresses
Plane Strain Stresses
Axisymmetric Stresses
Local Axis for Post-processing
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4. Node Local Axis with respect to Reference Line

This function will enable the user to define local coordinate system for selected nodes to the vertical direction of reference line. Reference line can be defined using two points or
one points with GCS axis.
This function will be extremely useful to align the node local axis to the bearing direction in the curved bridge.
Boundary > Node Local Axis
z x
y
z x
Sub-Domain for Rebar Direction Definition
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5. Vehicle Database of the US DOTs for Load Rating Assessment

Vehicle database of AASHTO and following DOTs are implemented for load rating. Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, Rhode island, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Lane type legal loads are implemented based on Manual for Bridge Evaluation and the provision to find maximum negative moments and reactions at interior supports for the conti
nuous girders are implemented as per the rating manual of each DOTs.
Load > Moving Load > Moving Load Code > AASHTO LRFD
Load > Moving Load > Vehicles
ILDOT Legal load
DOT
Type
Number of vehicles
Illinois
AASHTO
ILDOT
5
12
Iowa
IADOT
LADOT
Louisiana
Missouri
MoDOT
12
8
Ohio
Rhode island
ODOT
RIDOT
4
7
Virginia
VADOT
WIDOT
4
1
Wisconsin
ILDOT Legal load Type 3S2 56T
Two design trucks loaded for maximum

negative moment at the first pier
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6. PSC DB Sections of the US DOTs

The standard sections of several DOTs are implemented in the PSC Value sections under USA Code option. Those DOTs are Iowa DOT, Illinois DOT, Massachusetts DOT,
Louisiana DOT, Ohio DOT, Rhode Island DOT, Texas DOT, and Wisconsin DOT
The user can manually specify the section dimensions by selecting one of the sections in the built-in database for the AASHTO and several DOT standard sections in PSC I
Sections. Those DOTs are: Caltrans, Iowa DOT, Missouri DOT, Ohio DOT, Texas DOT, Virginia DOT, and Wisconsin DOT.
Properties > Section > Section Properties
Number of
PSC I
sections
Number of
PSC-Value
Sections
AASHTO
IADOT
ILDOT
12
LADOT
MassDOT
85
MoDOT
ODOT
12
RIDOT
25
TXDOT
28
VADOT
WIDOT
5
TXDOT
Boxbeam Type
VADOT
PCBT Type
ODOT
WF Type
MoDOT
Nu Type
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7. Auto-generation of Tendon Profiles for Precast Girders

Auto-generate tendon profiles in the standard precast sections of AASHTO and the US DOTs by using Tendon Template feature. The Auto Generation function newly provides the
tendon databases for the AASHTO PSC I sections, PSC Value DB - USA code sections.
The Auto Generation function can be used with not only the standard sections in the above table but also any other section regardless of its source and type.
Structure > PSC Bridge > Tendon Template
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8. Orthotropic Deck Plate with Stiffeners

Steel box and I-girder with longitudinal stiffener can now be defined in Steel Girder tab. Flat, T, and U-rib shape stiffeners are supported. The user can select an option whether the
longitudinal stiffeners will be included in section stiffness calculation or not.
Both symmetrical and unsymmetrical cross sections are supported.
Design check is supported as per Russian SNiP/SP codes.
Properties > Section Properties
Steel Box Girder
Unsymmetrical Shape of Box Girder
Steel I Girder
Unsymmetrical Shape of I-Girder
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9. Revit 2015 Interface

Using Midas Link for Revit Structure, direct data transfer between midas Civil and Revit 2015 is available for Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow. Midas Link for Revit
Structure enables us to directly transfer a Revit model data to midas Civil, and delivery back to the Revit model file. It is provided as an Add-In module in Revit Structure and midas
Civil text file (*.mct) is used for the roundtrip.
File > Import > MIDAS/Civil MCT File
Functions
File > Export > MIDAS/Civil MCT File

Linear
Elements
<>
Beam
<>
Brace
<>
Curved Beam
>
Beam System
>
Truss
Planar
Elements
Boundary
Send Model to midas Civil
Load
Revit 2015
>
Foundation Slab
<>
Structural Floor
<>
Structural Wall
<>
Wall Opening & Window
>
Door
>
Vertical or Shaft Opening
>
Offset
>
Rigid Link
>
Cross-Section Rotation
>
End Release
>
Isolated Foundation Support
>
Point Boundary Condition
>
Line Boundary Condition
>
Wall Foundation
>
Area Boundary Condition
>
Load Nature
>
Load Case
>
Load Combination
>
Hosted Point Load
>
Hosted Line Load
>
Hosted Area Load

Other
Parameters
Revit <> Civil
Structural Column
Material
Level
>
<>
>
Civil 2015
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10. Tekla Structure v20 Interface

Tekla Structures interface is a tool provided to speed up the entire modeling, analysis, and design procedure of a structure by direct data transfer with midas Civil. Data transfer is
limited to structural elements. Tekla Structure interface enables us to directly transfer a Tekla model data to midas Civil, and delivery back to the Tekla model file. midas Civil text
file (*.mct) is used for the roundtrip.
File > Import > MIDAS/Civil MCT File
Category
Features
Tekla <> Civil
concrete
<>
steel
<>
pre cast - wood and other types
<>
Material user defined
<>
vertical column
<>
inclined column
<>
straight beam
<>
curved beam
>
Slab
<>
vertical panel
>
2D ELEMENTS
Concrete panels and slab
<>
support
>
BOUNDARY CONDITIONS
beam end release
<>
section offset
>
self weigth
>
linear load
(uniform or trapezoidal)
<>
new element
<>
new element that

divide other elements
<>
topology changes
<>
File > Export > MIDAS/Civil MCT File

MATERIAL
ELEMENT TYPE/
ROTATIONS
Tekla Structure v20
STATIC LOAD
MERGE OPTION
Civil 2015
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11. Assigning Floor Loads to the Area surrounded by Plate Elements

Floor Load can be applied to the area surrounded by plate elements. In the previous version, floor load was applicable to the area surrounded by beam elements only.
Load > Static Load > Assign Floor Loads
Assign Floor Loads
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12. Improvements on Composite Section Properties

In the previous version, Slab Width, Girder Number and CTC could be specified for composite section property. In the grillage model including transverse beams entered for
transverse stiffness of deck, if these fields were entered, torsional stiffness(Ixx) and transverse stiffness(Izz) were overestimated. In the new version, the entry fields of Slab Width,
Girder Number and CTC are now inactivated. The program will internally take 1 for Girder Number and identical value as Bc for CTC and Slab Width.
If there are values of Slab Width, Girder Number and CTC entered from the previous version, the section properties calculated in the previous version will not be changed and
analysis results will be shown identically unless the user clicks [OK] button in Section data dialog box. However, if the user click [OK] button in Section Data dialog box, the section
properties will be updated and analysis results related to Ixx and Izz will be changed.
Properties > Section > Section Properties
Composite Girder Bridge

including transverse beams
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Release Date : FEB 17 2015

Product Ver. : Civil 2015 (v2.1)

DESIGN OF CIVIL STRUCTURES

(1) Supporting 64bit Solver, Pre/Post-Processing & GPU solver

Pre & Post-Processing

(4) Node Local Axis with respect to Reference Line

Analysis & Design