AdSec can produce individual results for each section, but not for multiple sections simultaneously, nor can multiple graphs be extracted. It also means that even if a section is analysed the results are deleted as soon as we enter into another section. This makes extracting results a lot more long-winded than it should need to be. Ideally, all sections and cases could be analysed in one go and results could be extracted from all sections and analysis cases, so that one single report can be printed for submission. Thank you!

Ability to easily generate 3D pdf of the model geometry / contour plot results directly from GSA

#interop

i.e. checks for global buckling
- Implement… if possible?

#tool

Allow incremental push-over load with constant other loads.

#analysis

It seems the steps required to produce an FE mesh is more complicated then it should be (compared to other programs such as Midas and Lusas etc.). The user should be able to select a number of elements and nodes and within a few click or two pull up a dialog box, enter the mesh size etc. and then generate the mesh.

Provide a scripting window in GSA to enable users to write scripts that operate on GSA data.

Depends on 'GSA API enhancements phase 2 (.NET)'.

#tool

Allow for multiple bridge optimisation analysis tasks in a single model.
Allow the user more control to override in-built code values, such as dynamic factors, lane factors etc.
For the AS5100 bridge loading, allow the specification of different carriageways (Paths) for SM1600 or HLP.

When deleting rows in the Combination Cases list, the cases themselves are automatically renumbered but the case numbers in the description are not updated. This means that the combination case now uses completely different inputs. It feels like a dangerous step to be missing as deleting empty or unnecessary rows is something that is quite often done towards the end to tidy up the model and the combination cases might not be checked again in detail. It is also a functionality that we tend to be so used to from Excel that we don't expect it to be missing here.

Allow convenient modelling of column rigidity in the mesh generation process.

#tool

Consideration of confinement in calculating capacity
(this will require spacing of links to be specified)

#rcmem #analysis

#nonlinear #dynamic #analysis

A pile cap design tool could be developed ( e.g. using new AS3600 2009 strut and tie requirements) We are heavily involved in working through/developing the theory at the moment and with so many projected areas to work through in 3D it strikes me as something that will always be time consuming to do by hand.

#design

Implement sub-structuring.

#analysis #system

upgrade the existing wave load pre-processor to use Fenton theory for water waves in shallow water. Currently the wave kinematics only solve in deep water. Also wave kinematics should be output for separate calculation of loads on appurtenances.

The provision of Static Pushover analysis within GSA would help engineers in the design of structures subject to seismic loading, allowing inelastic response characteristics to develop in the model in a quick and manageable way without the need for heavy FEA.

Design of continuous beams e.g. for checking cantilevers.

#compos #design

#tool

Automatic Plate buckling checks to DnV and API

#buckling #tool