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Welcome to the first issue of the GRAITEC ADVANCE CONCRETE newsletter.
We are pleased to send you new information about our range of products through frequent e-newsletters.
In this issue, we cover:
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Advance Concrete key features
Advance Concrete® is specifically designed for structural engineers and reinforced concrete detailers who require a professional and easy-to-use 3D software that automates the production of drawings, BOMs and NC files. Advance Concrete® drastically increases productivity and drawing quality while reducing the risk of errors.
Perfectly integrated in AutoCAD®, Advance Concrete® accelerates the design phase (single or multi-user mode) by offering an extensive library of structural and reinforcement elements. It generates all construction drawings using intelligent drawing tools automatically controlling dimensions, symbols and drawing layout.
Advance Concrete® is part of the GRAITEC structural BIM solution.
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La Riviera
EBS (France)
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Foyer de Vie Saint Joseph,
ICEBA (France)
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Dynamic reinforcement
technology
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A few key features of the software:
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Efficient structural modeling
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2D/3D modeling of structural elements: beams, columns, walls, slabs, lintels, reservation, footings and piles. |
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Modeling of complex geometries: inclined columns, stairs, roof modeler, etc
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3D model helps identify problems prior to construction
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Automatic control of element positioning
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Advanced drawing and finishing tools
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Rapid creation of plan views, cuts, elevations and isometric views from the model |
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Immediate visualization of the impact of the upper floor on the formwork drawings
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Dynamic annotations: elements numbering with sections, levels linked to the geometry
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Dimension styles dedicated to civil engineering
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Project consistency guaranteed by plan views and cuts interactivity
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Unique reinforcement modules
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Smart DYNamic reinforcement technology (GRAITEC exclusivity) |
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Quick input of reinforcement cages from bars and mesh libraries
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Bar length calculation
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Creation of bar lists
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3D visualization of reinforcement, automatic control of collisions limiting the risk of errors
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Collaborative work
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Possibility to import an architect file (DXF, DWG, Revit through GTC technology) |
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Multi-user technology applied to the model creation into a unique database
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BIM approach for import, export and data synchronization between CAD / Analysis workstations
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Intelligent links to the global IFC standard
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Production of NC files
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Mesh rest optimization and creation of the mesh order for construction
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Click here to download the comprehensive Advance Concrete brochure
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New features delivered in Advance Concrete 2010 SP2
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Apart from the new release available every year, many service packs are delivered providing several new features.
In the last service pack, the main features are dedicated to reinforcement.
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New multi-user based on MS SQL Server
Starting with Service Pack 2, Advance Concrete uses an SQL Server for the database and user management.
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Measurement of 90° hooks
A new option in the Project preferences allows the measurement of hooks according to the hooks table.
Specifically for the North American market, a new behavior is implemented in the hook library: the hooks table contains a new field where the user can enter the segment length for a certain bar size, grade and angle. Some records are defined as “unfold”; others are defined as segment, according to the hook angle. For example, hooks that are exactly 90º can be measured as a segment while hooks over 90° are measured by unfolding the bar and taking the distance from the end of the unfolded bar.
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Material Quantities Manager: New tool for viewing orders
A new tool allows viewing order content directly on drawings. The elements of the selected orders are isolated on the drawing.
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Material Quantities Manager: NC file for each steel grade
For orders containing several steel grades, one NC file can be generated for each grade. For each steel grade, it is possible to customize the settings in the order properties (e.g. aSa – different control codes for each file).
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Linear distribution representation improvement
Small improvement for the representation of the linear distribution: the bar end symbols are displayed automatically, according to the bar hook angle.
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Rectangular frames – 90° hook representation
New options for the end bar symbols are available to make the drawing easier to read. The rectangular frames with 90º hooks are better represented.
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Bar shape segment lengths
A new option to modify the bar shape parameters is available in the bar properties dialog box.
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3D viewer
The reinforcement 3D viewer has been improved. The reinforcement cages can contain any number of bars.
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Dynamic reinforcement - Radial bars
A new tool allows the creation of radial bars and their distribution for reinforcing circular elements.
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Project of the month
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Project description: In February 2010, BETMI, a Design Office specializing in reinforced concrete, won the 2009 French User Contest - Concrete CAD category - with their project ”Geriatric Psychiatric Pavilion” based in Vichy.
The project consists of the creation of 25 units including a basement and a first floor with patios and a partially vegetated flat roof that supports solar panels.
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Project main challenges:
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2 foundation levels: continuous footings + wall beams in the basement and isolated footings + stringers under the first floor
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Many wall openings and basement slab
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Cutting of the project into 3 zones
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Many cuts required to understand the project
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Advance Concrete solution:
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Easier subdivision of the project using the Document mode
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Usage of elevation and isometric cuts
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Representation of openings on wall elevations
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Impact of walls and columns of upper levels
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Main benefits for the user:
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Productivity gain: quick generation of cuts, elevations, isometric views and floor plans directly from the model.
Reliability: automatic display of the column and wall keys (status control) of the upper level and opening positions and dimensions in slabs and walls.
Mr. Patrice GUIOT – BETMI draftsman: “Advance Concrete generates drawings with integrated isometric views so that masons get a direct reading of volumes, which is refined using the cuts and plan views. For them, the isometric views are great. For example, they can get a lot of information on rolling shutters embedded with blind parts.
We could not return to 2D. Since we started working in 3D, generating openings, walls, beams, we feel that they are not just lines anymore.”
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Compliancy with AutoCAD® 2011
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With SP3 of Advance Concrete 2010 (expected mid-June 2010), you will have the opportunity to go to AutoCAD® 2011 and benefit from all the new AutoCAD® 2011 features.
AutoCAD® 2011 provides you with speed in documentation, accurate sharing of designs, and exploring ideas intuitively in 3D.
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Support? Comments?
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Graitec Advantage is available to all Graitec customers along with a brand new online forum!
We would encourage all our users to make the most of Graitec online services to network with other users. Contact Graitec technical team to send us your ideas for future development and feedback on our software!
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 GRAITEC Advantage Online
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Delivered any great projects lately?
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Take advantage of our free marketing services and get your Advance Concrete projects published online in our reference section or included in our worldwide corporate and product brochures for free. Or contact us to create a detailed “case study” for a more focused marketing opportunity – this is also free!
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Click here to discover several Advance Concrete projects
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| Automatic drawing creation and fabrication files for steel construction in AutoCAD® |
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Automatic formwork and reinforcement drawing creation in AutoCAD® |
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Finite elements structural analysis and Steel / Concrete design with automatic reports |
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For further information, please visit our website.
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