Bentley SACS® 10.0 CONNECT Edition
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Version
10.00.00.00
Build Type
CONNECT Release Product
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows (see System Requirements for specific details)
Language
English
Date
September 25, 2015
Product Activation
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Problem Reports
Introducing SACS 10.0 CONNECT Edition
System Enhancements and Corrections
After Installation, SACS products must now be activated. SACS products DO NOT support trial license status. Launch SACS 10.0. The following dialog will appear. Click on the “Bentley License Tool…” button.
Select all the SACS license products and click the “Activate” button.
The system will activate the licensed products.
SACS 10.0.x uses Bentley SELECT Trust Licensing – the same licensing used by all other Bentley products. Trust licensing ensures uninterrupted access to run your Bentley software, regardless of the availability of licenses. In some software products from other vendors, a licensing service was used to check out a license when the application starts up and check it back in when the program exits. This restricts the use of software once all the current licenses are in use. SACS now uses the trust licensing approach that is a benefit of your Bentley SELECT subscription.
Trust licensing allows any member of your engineering team to run SACS at any time and eliminates the need to have an uninterrupted connection to SELECTserver and consequently this provides greater flexibility and greater reliability in operation. Instead of requiring the connection to SELECTserver, SACS simply records usage of the application and allows you to access reports to see how licenses are being used in your team. License usage is aggregated and reported back to SELECTserver on a regular basis, at least once every thirty days.
You can review your team’s usage of SACS via a web-based interface through a wide range of reports. These reports are available at http://selectserver.bentley.com and let you see who used what software and when. This information will be valuable to you in ensuring that you are getting best value from your software. The designated account contact for your organization will have permission to login to this server and to review these reports. This SELECTserver web portal also includes tools for managing licenses including managing check-outs, forcing check-ins of licenses, if required, and controlling access to applications.
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SACS 10.0 CONNECT Edition release includes major enhancements including the implementation of the API RP 2A WSD 22nd Edition code check in PSI for soil definitions, a completely new Dynamic Superelement module based upon the Craig-Brampton approach, Interactive Fatigue redesign for damage resulting from multiple time histories. The Joint Meshing utility now allows the users to model ring stiffeners on complex non-tubular joints. Major updates to the interactive modules include database functionality in Postvue allowing users to handle large load datasets. The SACS wind turbine GH Bladed application has been enhanced to allow users to use separate safety factors for gravitational and inertial loads for post processing. The Seastate module has been enhanced to generate loading on large diameter tubular sections in accordance to McCamy and Fuchs approach.
A SESAM to SACS utility is now available allowing the user to convert SESAM Genie models to SACS format. All documentation is now available in searchable pdf format with SACS traditional style input line layout.
Applications Included in the Install Package System Requirements
SACS System PC Recommendations
SACS 10.CONNECT Edition Enhancements and Corrections Documentation
Legal Notices
Program
Description
Collapse
Non-Linear Plastic Analysis
10.0.0.1
Combine
Combine Post file utility
Dynamic Response
Dynamic Response Analysis
Dynamic Super Element
Craig-Brampton Super Element
Dynpac
Eigen Vector/Value Extraction
Fatigue
Fatigue Damage/Life Analysis
Flotation
Flotation & Upending Analysis
Gap
Non-Linear Element Analysis
Global Loading
Global Loading Analysis
Joint Can
Tubular Connection Check
Large Deflection
Large Deflection Analysis
Launch
Launch Analysis
Material Takeoff
Material Takeoff Analysis
Pile
Single Pile Analysis
Post
Element Stress and Code Check
Pre-Processor
SACS System
PSI
Pile/Soil Interaction
Report Generator
Generate User Defined Reports
SACS FAST Interface
FAST
Seastate
Environmental Load Generation
Solve
SACS Solver
Super Element
Super Element Utility
Tow
Transportation Inertia Load Generation
Transportation
Motion and Stability Studies
Wave Response
Wave Response Analysis
Interactive Program Modules
Hull Modeler
SACS Hull Modeler
Motions
SACS Motions
Stability
SACS Stability
Chart Viewer
Plot and Chart Utility
Collapse View
Interactive Collapse Results Viewer
Data Generator
Input Data Generator and Viewer
Executive
SACS System Front End
Interactive Fatigue
Interactive Fatigue Post Processor
Postvue
Interactive Post Processor
Precede
Interactive Modeler
Prevue
Plot Utility
Interface Modules
PDMS Convertor
SACS Model to PDMS Macro Convertor
SACS to Femsys
SACS Model to FemView Interface
SDNF
SACS Model to SDNF Convertor
Utility Program Modules
SESAM to SACS
Converts SESAM models to SACS format
Damage Center
Scatter Diagram Damage Center Utility
Free Body
Free Body Analysis
Joint Mesh
Joint Meshing Utility
List File Convertor
Output Listing File Optimizer
Probability
Statistical Analysis
Ring
Roark Ring Analysis
Rigid
Rigid Body Analysis
System Requirements
SACS CONNECT Edition (v10.0) has the following system minimum requirements:
Pentium 4 or higher central processing unit (CPU).
512 megabytes (Mb) of RAM minimum. SACS performance is dependent on the size of the SACS model and the amount of available system resources; see SACS System PC Recommendations below.
Microsoft® Windows® 8/8.1 Microsoft Windows 7
Internet Explorer 6 or later
Windows Media Player (for analysis sound file support)
A hard disk partition with 800 Mb of free space is required for the SACS installation.
A video card with a chipset that supports OpenGL. A reference list may be found at Supported Graphics
Cards
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Network Server and Network Client Installations - The Local Area Ethernet Network should be 100 Base-T or greater. TCP/IP network protocol is supported.
Note: Remote access connections such as Terminal Server are not supported.
SACS CONNECT Edition (v10.0) will run satisfactorily with most basic new PC configurations for both laptops and desktop PCs. For minimal configuration PCs or older PCs, the most notable degradation in performance will be in 3D rendering applications (Precede) and when model size exceeds 1000 joints. For model sizes greater than 1000 joints it is recommended that additional memory and storage be added as stated below. The following recommendations are for optimal SACS performance.
RAM - 1024 megabytes (Mb) of free (1) RAM minimum, 4096 Mb or more is preferred. SACS will utilize all
available RAM. SACS performance is dependent on the size of the SACS model and the amount of available system resources.
Free RAM refers to available RAM after all operating system processes have been loaded.
CPU - A multi-core CPU is recommended although not required.
Operating System - Windows 7 Professional or later.
Note: All x86 versions of Windows cannot utilize more than 3200 Mb of RAM. The x64 version of Windows should be considered to take advantage of additional memory as well as future SACS upgrades.
Hard Disk - 800 Mb of free space is required for the SACS installation. A SATA RAID 0 hard disk is recommended for optimal analysis performance.
Note: After the SACS installation is complete the free space used for executions should not fall below 50% of the total drive capacity. Total free space for execution should be at least 1 gigabyte for small models solutions. Very large model solution could require 400 gigabytes or more.
Video Card - A video card that supports OpenGL is required for all 3D rendering SACS products. It is very
important to make sure that the graphics drivers on your computer are up to date for maximum
performance and correct operation. A reference list of available video cards can be found at http://developer.techsoft3d.com/hoops/hoops-visualize/graphics-cards
Recommended Computer Specs for Wind Turbine Parallel Processing
Processor: Fastest 64bit available (Intel i7 or better)
Number of Processors: Minimum 12 (without hyper threading preferred)
RAM: Minimum 12GB
BUS: Fastest Available
Storage: Solid State Drive 1.5TB-2.0TB
It’s important to determine the optimal number of processors required for fastest processing by benchmarking the system by running multiple analyses using different number of processors to determine the number which gives the optimal speed.
NOTE: I/O to the disk/drive can be a bottle neck (hence the fastest bus and I/O requirements).
Program Help: Detailed feature information may be accessed directly from the calling application by selecting the Help command, or by pressing the Help button from any of the application dialogs. Be sure to explore the program Help for answers to your questions.
On-Line Documentation: On-line documentation is available in PDF format and is accessible through Executive
“Manuals” tab.
Corrected chart view can to display the designated single soil layer t-z, q-z and p-y curve
Joint strength check in accordance to NORSOK 2013 code check
Inclusion of multi linear stress-strain material behavior
Inclusion of joint mesh file input definition.
Inclusion of surface input lines for the Joint Mesh program
Corrected issue where data past 80 columns was being deleted.
Corrected problem where BRACE and MGRPSL were not recognized
Corrected problem where datagen was not showing options for SN Curve category in FTOPT line.
Corrected problem where RSFAC line did not function properly for different design codes.
Corrected problem associated with display of LOADLB input line
Input data lines for multi linear stress strain curves have been added for Collapse
Added the ability to read and write new corrosion lines for seastate.
Added the AISC 14th options for post
Corrected problem where the force time history input file was inconsistent with the wave response manual.
Corrected a problem with inconsistent units in the input file
Corrected problem on the PLTREQ line in floatation
Corrected problem where the back space or delete line function was not working
Corrected problem where the drop down list for the 'find' dialog box was in reverse order.
Corrected problem where columns 19-20 of the SHIP input lines could not be changed.
Corrected the spelling of the ACCEL line in TOW
Corrected the corrosion options on the GRPOV and MEMOV lines.
Corrected problem where the units could not be changed on the PSIOPT input line.
Corrected a problem where the ENTER key did not have the same function as the 'APPLY' button when the line assistant had focus.
Corrected problem where a zero fixity was being added on the member line.
Added options to begin dropped object analysis from the point of contact
Added an option to the dropped object analysis to allow the object not to bounce.
Corrected a problem where the Fourier series warning was referenced as an error
Corrected a problem where the program crashed for a large model.
Corrected an issue which caused the dynamic response module to crash
Added new Dynamic Super Element module based upon the Craig-Brampton approach.
Added dynamic super element functionality in Dynpac
The SACS Executive has been enhanced to include the GH Bladed auto combine process
The SACS Executive has been enhanced to include Dynamic Super Element analysis
The SACS Executive has been enhanced to allow the user to input the coefficient of friction under the GAP options for a GAP analysis.
Corrected a problem where the wrong file names were being used for an extreme wave analysis.
Corrected a problem where postvue databse was not being deleted after it has been unchecked in the analysis generator.
Corrected a problem where the Max Number of Cores description stated the Wind Turbine License is required for this functionality.
Integrate Dynamic Superelement into SACS Executive
New Input for Coefficient of Friction for Gap Elements in Executive
Removed the message box upon Executive startup if the structural synchronizer was not installed
Removed the three minute license check in delay.
Added the brace subdivision dialog box to the joint mesh utility.
Added a database functionality based upon the joint can list file for GH Bladed wind turbine process.
Continued enhancements to ProjectWise integration.
Add the ability to perform keyboard actions under the Project View
Add Auto Combine feature to GH Bladed and SACS Wind Turbine process
Integrate Fatigue Extract Summation File into SACS Wind Turbine Process
Added RSS Feeds to include Communities
Corrected a problem where temporary files were not being deleted when an analysis was being cancelled.
Corrected a problem where the list file convertor failed to write the list file after conversion
Corrected a problem where the FTOPT3 line was being deleted for the SACS GH Bladed process.
Corrected a problem where the number of occurrences on the FTCASE line were not being generated correctly gor the GH Bladed process
Corrected a problem where the wrong version number was being displayed.
Corrected a problem where the directory path to demo 12 was incorrect.
Corrected a problem where files were not being copied when dragging and dropping to another location manually.
Corrected a problem with the display of the default license in the settings dialog box.
Corrected a problem where a separate seastate input file could not be used if LDOPT line was included in the model file..
Add option to extract all joints.
Include reduction factors for SCF as per DNV RP-C203 2014 rules
Add DNV RP-C203 2014 effective thickness option for grouted legs
Corrected problem where intermediate fatigue report and detailed fatigue report options do not work
Corrected a problem where the program crashed if the PCODE line was included in the model file.
Corrected a problem where CODE IS line was not being save to the common solution file.
Corrected GAP element problems associated with the gap input file.
Interactive Fatigue has been enhanced to post process fatigue damage resulting from multiple time history analysis.
Corrected a problem where SCF modification was not allowed for a chord joint
Corrected a problem where IF was unable to open a file containing a large number of load cases
Incorporated Fatigue time history results in Interactive Fatigue
Add ability to mesh a joint that does not contain any braces; only the chord member
Add ability to specify locations of hard lines
Add ability to mesh a user defined surface
Corrected a problem where a line is being divided at the intersection of another line being removed
Corrected a problem where there is a missing hardline on the brace
Corrected a problem with meshing of internal ring stiffeners.
Corrected a problem where a missing intersection curve on an overlapping brace was causing an error.
Corrected a problem associated with the automatic calculation of the arc angle of a boundary line.
Corrected a problem where the mesh intensity was not working correctly
Corrected a problem where the program was not removing a hardline on a +Y member.
Corrected a problem where a plate surface was causing an error.
Corrected a problem the order of the members was not being determined correctly
Corrected a problem in meshing joints containing offsets.
Corrected problem where the Joint Mesh utility did not show an error if the wrong section library was being used.
Corrected a surface area conversion problem with metric section library (SECM lines)
Added pile capacity calculations based upon peak capacity of each soil strata.
· Added Angle sections to Eurocode
· Added Channel, Tee and Angle sections to CSA S16 Canadian code check.
Corrected a problem where KL/r value was not being reported correctly
Corrected a problem where the axial compression and shear load UC ratios were not being reported.
Corrected a problem where the output list files did not show the correct UC's for divided members.
Implemented Tee, Channel and Prismatic sections for Eurocode 2:2005
Implemented AISC 14th Edition code check
Member unity check report file is generated for the ISO code to be subsequently used for ISO Joint Can checks
Implemented the bottom flange unbraced length to be used for AISC 13th code check for WF and PLG sections.
Precede has been updated to include the AISC 14th Edition code check option
Corrected a problem where undo function did not work correctly with Add/Move joint operations.
Corrected a problem where the dialog box was still being displayed on an extended screen location after switching to a single screen mode.
Corrected a problem where the Properties/General dialog box was showing incorrect values on changing the stress report option
Corrected a problem where the Shell and Solid thermal coefficient values were being incorrectly assigned in the model file
Added updates for GRPOV and MEMOVR input to account for the new corrosion option
Included AutoPipe integration
Upgraded to ISM 4.0
Corrected problem with offsets on a tapered segmented member.
Corrected problem where the wrong error message was being displayed on launching Precede from the Executive without a valid license.
Corrected problem where empty load cases were being deleted.
Corrected problem where Precede was crashing on deleting an area.
Corrected problem where the ring spacing was missing on the Edit Member Group dialog box for tubular members.
Corrected problem for Chinese users where '*' entry in the input file was being changed to '?'
Corrected problem where Precede could not handle numerous 'AREA' input lines.
Corrected problem where manual joint design was displaying the wrong gap
Corrected problem where loads could not be edited or deleted from the Load Properties dialog box.
Corrected problem where deleting a segment from a group was incorrect
Corrected problem where automatic joint design was deleting existing offsets on joints that were not affected by this operation.
Corrected problem where stiffened plane panels were not being displayed.
Corrected problem where Precede bug in generating plate space loads.
SQLite database functionality has been added to Postvue allowing the user to handle large load data sets.
Added Plate Results Labeling
Added Joint Reaction Report
Added Joint Spring Forces Report.
Added Plate Maximum Stress Report
Added Stress Detail Report
Added Joint Max Displacement Report
Added Member Details Report
Corrected a problem where plate stress reports were not being generated for triangular plate elements.
Corrected a problem where the font size for member labeling was very large.
Corrected a problem where the wrong joint names were being displayed in the Maximum Displacements Report.
Included the ability to display displacements, rotations and reactions
Included the AISC 14th Edition code check
Corrected a problem with reported code check formulas.
Corrected a problem where the load condition from a post input file was not being displayed.
Corrected a problem where the member end translational forces reported the detailed report were factored by 10^6
Corrected problem where the Detailed Report button was not active for PGU sections.
Corrected problem where the section modulus was incorrect for a PGU sections when using the NORSOK 2013 code.
Corrected problem where Postvue 3D would crash on member using the member detailed report feature if the hydrostatic code check was included.
Corrected problem where the brace property units were wrongly displayed for English units.
Corrected problem where the detailed report had missing units for joints strength parameters.
Corrected problem for the 64bit Postvue 3D where the allowable differed from the 32bit application.
Corrected problem where the brace stress values were incorrect for the Canadian code of practice.
Corrected problem where the 'Joint Settings' for ISO 19902 2007 code were inconsistent.
Corrected problem where the "Improper Argument" error was being produced for the joint can review option directly after a find member operation
Corrected a problem where member local loads were being applied along the principal axis instead of the member local axis.
Added corrosion zone capability
Added the AISC 14th edition code check option
Corrected problem where space loads were not being factored in accordance to the LCFAC input line.
Update PSI to include API RP 2A WSD 22nd Edition 22nd recommendations
Corrected a problem where the program would crash on outputting section data.
Added the auto combine capability to allow user to specify different safety factors to gravity and dynamic loads.
Seastate enhanced to generate loading on large diameter tubular sections in accordance to McCamy and
Fuchs approach.
Corrected a problem where the area defined on the SECT line was not being used the weight calculation of a concentric tubular section.
Corrected a problem where the density of the MEMB line was being assigned incorrectly in the OCI file.
Corrected a problem for marine growth area calculations on channel sections.
Corrected a problem where the wrong tangential drag was being used for current only loading.
Corrected a tolerance issue associated with the definition of an orientation joint.
Corrected a problem where SEASTATE would crash if the section label was left blank.
Wave Response enhanced to generate loading on large diameter tubular sections in accordance to McCamy and Fuchs approach.
Corrected a problem where the random wave analysis was terminating after running the first seed.
Corrected a problem where the number of components exceeded the value set on the WAVTIM input line.
Corrected a problem where loads were not being generated for the MST option for multiple seeds
Corrected a problem where only the loads resulting from the final seed were generated in the OCI file when using multiple seeds
Corrected a problem where a constrained wave was being blended over +/-3 T range.
Corrected problem where Wave Response was crashing on using the default number of Fourier components.
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