• Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Mitigation
• Structural Evaluation & Behavior Analysis
• Glass Analysis Under Extreme Loads
• Blast Analysis
• Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Analysis
• Demolition Analysis Simulation
• Training
• Specialty Services

• Structural Evaluation & Behavior Analysis
• Progressive Collapse Analysis
• Glass Analysis Under Extreme Loads
• Blast Analysis
• Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Analysis
• Demolition Analysis Simulation
• Specialty Services

• Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Mitigation
• Glass Analysis Under Extreme Loads
• Blast Analysis
• Research & Development
• Demolition Analysis Simulation
• Training

• Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Mitigation
• Structural Evaluation & Behavior Analysis
• Progressive Collapse Analysis
• Glass Analysis Under Extreme Loads
• Blast Analysis
• Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Analysis
• Forensic Engineering & Expert Witness
• Insurance Underwriting Evaluation
• Specialty Services

• Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Mitigation
• Structural Evaluation & Behavior Analysis
• Progressive Collapse Analysis
• Blast Analysis
• Research & Development
• Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Analysis
• Specialty Services

• Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Mitigation
• Structural Evaluation & Behavior Analysis
• Progressive Collapse Analysis
• Glass Analysis Under Extreme Loads
• Blast Analysis
• Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Analysis
• Insurance Underwriting Evaluation
• Specialty Services

• Vulnerability Assessment & Risk Mitigation
• Structural Evaluation & Behavior Analysis
• Progressive Collapse Analysis
• Blast Analysis
• Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Analysis
• Demolition Analysis Simulation
• Specialty Services

Steel Smart System Version 5.0 Frequently Asked Questions

Installation
If Previous Versions of SSS Exist on a Computer

Q1. Do I need to delete a previous version of SSS from my computer?

A1. Yes. If you have a previous installation of Steel Smart System, you will need to remove the program before installing the program.

Activation

Q1. How do I activate my copy of Steel Smart System?

A1. You can either contact our support team or follow these simple steps:

After the initial installation to your computer hard drive, click on the SSS desktop icon. When the Steel Smart System window appears, press the enter key on your keyboard. If your trial period is already expired then you will automatically be redirected to the dialog box appearing in step two.

A window opens with a “Site Code” and support information. Click “Email Code to ASI”. This will open a new e-mail using your default mail program that automatically includes the Site Code in the body of the mail. Click “Send” for our support team to issue you a license key. It is OK for you to close this dialog until the license key is emailed to you.

If you don’t have an e-mail editor installed on your computer you can highlight and copy the license code from the dialog box, paste it into an email and send it to SSSKey@appliedscienceint.com.

Technical Design Modules

Q1. What design codes does SSS use?

A1. AISI 1996 w/ 1999 supplement, AISI 2001, and AISI 2001 w/2004 supplement.

Q2. When I click on some of the design modules I get a message that says “This component is not active in the current version of SSS”. How can I get a version of SSS with this component?

A2. These modules are still under development. Check the web site periodically or contact our support team for information on release dates.

Q3. How can I enter the type of sheathing used for designing a wall?

A3. SSS doesn’t take sheathing effects into consideration in the design.

Q4. How can I enter axial loads on curtain walls?

A4. We understand that there are cases where axial loads other than own weight and dead loads must be added to a curtain wall. To enter axial loads on a curtain wall, use a user-defined layout and enter the axial loads using the member loads table. First, select the desired load case. Click the (+) sign and enter the load value and its location. To place a load at the top of a member, the X/L ratio should be entered as one.

Q5. When I execute a design I get a message saying “Either the bridging member or the bridging clip was not available.”

A5. If you are not sure what method of lateral bracing to use or reasonable bridging spacing, select Auto Calculate from the Bridging Member drop-down menu.

Q6. How are wind loads which are applied to windows and doors distributed to jambs, headers and sills

A6. This depends on the type of load distribution you select when entering data about the opening design. There are three ways of load distribution available: Four-way distribution, two-way distribution on header and sill, two-way distribution on jambs. More information about this can be found in the technical manual.

Building Codes:

1. American Iron and Steel Institute, "Commentary on the Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing -Truss Design," AISI, Nov. 2000.

2. American Iron and Steel Institute, "Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members," AISI, 1996 Edition. American Iron and Steel Institute, "Cold-Formed Steel Design Manual," AISI, 1996 Edition.

3. American Iron and Steel Institute, "Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, with Commentary," AISI, 1996 Edition, Supplement No. 1, July 1999.

4. American Iron and Steel Institute, "Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - General Provisions," AISI, Nov. 2000. American Iron and Steel Institute, "Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Truss Design," AISI, Nov. 2000.

5. American Society of Civil Engineers, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other structures - ANSI/ASCE 7-95," ASCE, June 1996.

6. American Society of Civil Engineers, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other structures - ASCE 7-93," ASCE, May 1994. Bathe, K. J., "Finite Element Procedures," Prentice Hall Inc., 1996.

7. American Society of Civil Engineers, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other structures - ASCE 7-98," ASCE, Jan. 2000.

8. Canadian Standard Association, "CSA Standard S136-1994- Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 1994. Mehta, K.C. and Marshall, R.D., "Guide to the Use of the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7-95," ASCE Press, 1998. Yu, W.W., "Cold-Formed Steel Design," Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons. Inc., 2000. Yu, W.W., "Cold-Formed Steel Design," Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons. Inc., 1991.

CUFSM

Q1. What does CUFSM stand for?

A1. Cornell University Finite Strip Method.

Q2. What is CUFSM?

A2. It is a tool for calculating elastic buckling loads to use with the Direct Strength Method of the 2004 supplement to the 2001 NASPEC.

Q3. Where can I get more information about CUFSM?

A3. More information about the CUFSM tool embedded in SSS can be found here: http://www.ce.jhu.edu/bschafer/cufsm/.