SAP2000 20.0.0 Enhancements

Modeling
An option has been added to control the limiting negative stiffness ratio for frame hinges.

 

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  • Auto-wind loading according to the ASCE 7-16 code and Korean Building Code (KBC 2016) has been added.
  • Auto-seismic loading according to the ASCE 7-16 code, Korean Building Code (KBC 2016) and IS 1893:2016 code has been added.
  • Automated response spectrum functions according to the ASCE 7-16, Korean Building Code (KBC 2016) and IS 1893:2016 codes have been added.

Frame Design
Steel frame design according to AISC 360-16 has been added.

Analysis
The effect of reinforcing steel on the axial creep and shrinkage behavior of concrete in columns and walls is now included in the time dependent staged-construction analysis.

More details at:

 SAP2000 v20 | Release Notes