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MatrixFrame 5.0 now available!
Matrix Software announces the new MatrixFrame 5.0 version. Most important improvements and new features are:
» The new user interface similar to MS-Office, AutoCAD and Revit. >Click here for a demo (WMV movie file)
» Finishing of the Eurocode implementation for loads, concrete, steel and timber.
» IFC model exchange between CAD systems and MatrixFrame according to the BIM philosophy.
More information about these improvements and new features:
MatrixFrame - Building Information Model (BIM)
In the building industry BIM is a hot item. It stands for Building Information Model. The philosophy is based on interaction and cooperation. During the building process all relevant information is saved and managed in a digital (3D) building model. All parties involved in the same building process work with the same information and can follow the process. The information is always available and up to date. Cooperation and exchanging information are central key words. Exchanging information can be realized with different file formats. IFC is an important format. In MatrixFrame 5.0 a new extension module is available for exchanging according to the IFC format. >Click here for a demo (WMV movie file).
MatrixFrame - Stresses
In MatrixFrame 5.0 a new output of stresses is available. It is an additional option apart from the code check modules according to the EN and the NEN-EN. It concerns the elementary stresses according to the mechanical principles. This model is implemented in all MatrixFrame calculation modules: within 1D, 2D, 3D member structures, as well as in FEM plates and FEM walls. Stresses are represented numerically in tables and graphically as colour charts. A difference is made between positive and negative stresses, de colours change from green into blue respectively from green into red. The legend is represented as stresses chart in N/mm2. For the material steel also relatively in % in relation to the ultimate steel stress. >Click here for a demo (WMV movie file).
MatrixFrame - Geometric Non Linear (GNL)
The Eurocode pays special attention to the buckling sensitivity of structures. Within the Eurocode the code check for steel is expressed in article 5.2.1(3). In this article is stated that alpha-critical should be defined in order to determine whether the entire structure is sensitive to buckling. In MatrixFrame® a stability analysis has been provided for the entire structure. If Alphacr > 10 the sensitivity to buckling is to such extent that it is allowed to apply the Linear Elastic (LE) strength forces within the code checking for steel. If Alphacr < 10, the structure is sensitive to buckling and according to the code a Geometrical Non Linear (GNL) calculation should be run. When calculating in GNL the buckling length issue will be simplified enormously. These effects are taken into account in 2nd order GNL analysis. Moreover, these traditional buckling length analyses are in principle not valid for non-orthogonal frames, tapered sections and structures with increasing/decreasing axial force. Specific actions that should be taken for LE analyses for the definition of buckling lengths won’t be necessary with GNL analysis. The MatrixFrame® - GNL analysis is an extension module.
MatrixFrame - Toolbox
De MatrixFrame® - Toolbox is a brand new set of calculation tools for structural engineers. The toolbox consists of 36 detailed calculations for concrete, steel, timber and masonry. Characteristic features of this toolbox are the compact and well-organized entry, the high speed real-time calculation, the output on screen, printer or in MS-Word or PDF. And last but not least according to the EN (Eurocode) and the NEN-EN (other National Application documents on request). The toolbox offers many benefits: easy to use, compact output, and up to date codes with an unprecedentedly price-performance ratio. With the Toolbox the Eurocode with all its difficulties is a piece of cake for you. >Click here for a demo (WMV movie file).
MatrixFrame - 3D frames
The freedom of design offered by 3D CAD software, often results to an increasing complexity of structures. Therefore a growing number of structural engineers use advanced analysis software to calculate the stability, the strength forces and the deformations of such 3D structures. In MatrixFrame a module is available for 3D frames and trusses. All extension options such as Geometrics Non Linear (GNL), Physic Non Linear (FNL), tensions, cables, mobile loads, elastic foundation and code check for steel are available for 3D-frames.
MatrixFrame - FEM walls
MatrixFrame - FEM plates has already been on the market for a considerable time. The module MatrixFrame - FEM walls isn’t so familiar as the other FEM modules in the Matrix Software supply program. Calculating prefab wall elements is of all times, but nowadays the growing trend of building prefab increases the amount of FEM calculations. Therefore it’s worthwhile to work with advanced calculation software. It takes less time for designing and the FEM calculation method immediately detects critical points in the structure. The concrete module designs the reinforcement on compression and bending. In this way the right amount of reinforcement will be applied. Again Matrix comes up with a smart calculation solution to save expenses and to distinguish yourself to your customers.