Design Code Updates
- Added IBC 2024 as a supported building design code
- Added AISI S100-16 w/ S2-20 as reference specification for cold formed steel design
- Added ASCE 7-22 as reference standard for estimation of minimum design loads on buildings
Load Generator Updates
- Separate Load Generator 2.0 executable opens and runs simultaneously with SteelSmart® System 9.0 design modules
- Includes link to the official ASCE 7 Hazard Tool to obtain most current hazard criteria required for load generation
- Additional building editing features:
- Building rotation and expanded plan dimension entries
- Optional inclusion of basement levels in modeled structures
- Selection of base and top level of stacked MWFRS and SFRS elements
- Inclusion of CMU, reinforced concrete, and steel frames as MWFRS and SFRS elements
- Automatic estimation of relative stiffness of MWFRS and SFRS elements attach to a rigid diaphragm
- Added ASCE 7-22 as reference standard for calculation of minimum design loads on buildings
- Enhanced output report and exported Excel file
General Improvements
- Enabled entry of different floor thickness at each level of a StiffWall® stack
- Enhanced User Defined Truss Editor including additional selection and modeling options
- Update of Design Modules for direct fastening of TSN clips to primary structure in accordance with Hilti Direct Fastening Technical Guide 2024 Edition
- Update of Design Modules for anchorage fastening of TSN clips to primary structure in accordance with Hilti Anchor Fastening Technical Guide 2022 Edition
- Update of the Technical Reference and User Guide in accordance with new updates and features
- Update of Verification Samples:
- Design Module samples updated to include IBC 2024 design requirements
- 20 new samples introduced for estimation of loads in the Load Generator 2.0
- Minor bug fixes and performance improvements