Mat3D versions

v5.0 [Jul 19, 2012]
- Added ACI 318 2008 concrete design code
- Added BSI 8110 1997 concrete design code
- Added CSA A23.3 2004 concrete design code
- Added IBC 2006 concrete design code
- Pier data can be imported from Excel after the mat/pile cap geometry is specified
- Input and output in English,Metric and SI units are supported for Canadian code CSA A23.3
- For BSI 8110 Code, a partial safety factor for reinforcement can be specified
- Lightweight concrete modification factor can be specified
- Pile layout dialog has been completely modified with many options for various types of pile arrangement in the analysis mode
- A single pile can be specified in the analysis mode
- Standard and non-standard rectangular pile patterns can be specified
- In standard rectangular pattern, many commonly used pile patterns such as the CRSI pile patterns including 2 pile layout can be specified in the analysis mode
- For circular pile patterns, it is possible to specify the number of rings and piles in each ring in the analysis mode
- For piles that do not fall under single, triangular, rectangular or circular pile patterns, an "Other" type pile pattern can be specified with manual entry of coordinates in the analysis mode
- Pile information generated using the different types of pile patterns can be exported to Excel in the analysis mode
- Pile information from Excel can be imported into the Pile layout dialog in the analysis mode
- Inputs are automatically saved in an XML format
- Last ten versions of a file are automatically saved containing the inputs
- It is possible to recover a file using the saved XML input
- Graphical interface enhancements have been made in toolbar icons, left pane treeview icons and other dialogs
- It is possible to associate a file type extension from within the program so that the input file can be opened using Windows explorer
- Double clicking on a Mat3D input file in Windows Explorer now opens the file in Mat3D.