CSi Safe v20.0.0

Features of CSi SAFE v20.0.0:

• Integrated Design Environment: Comprehensive software for the analysis, design, and detailing of concrete slabs and foundations.
• Slab Design: Tools for modeling and designing various slab systems including flat slabs, two-way slabs, ribbed, waffle, and post-tensioned slabs.
• Foundation Design: Capabilities for designing isolated footings, combined footings, strip footings, and complex mat foundations.
• Soil-Structure Interaction: Advanced features for modeling soil-structure interaction using elastic springs (Winkler foundation) or full continuum elements.
• Load Transfer from ETABS/SAP2000: Seamlessly import column and wall reactions from ETABS or SAP2000 models for slab and foundation design.
• Automated Meshing: Intelligent automatic meshing for slab and foundation elements.
• Punching Shear Checks: Perform automated punching shear checks and design of shear reinforcement.
• Reinforcement Layout: Tools for defining and optimizing the layout of slab and footing reinforcement, including rebar sizing and spacing.
• Post-Tensioning (PT) Design: Integrated tools for modeling, analyzing, and designing post-tensioned slabs.
• Code-Based Design: Design and check concrete elements against various international building codes (e.g., ACI, Eurocode, Indian, British).
• Detailed Reporting: Generate comprehensive design reports, bending moment diagrams, shear force diagrams, and deflection contours.
• DXF/DWG Export: Export slab and foundation layouts, reinforcement plans, and details to CAD software.
• Graphical Interface: User-friendly graphical interface for modeling, analysis, and result visualization.

System Requirements (Estimated for CSi SAFE v16.0.0):

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit recommended), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit).
• Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon 64 or newer (recommended: multi-core processor, 2.0 GHz or faster).
• RAM: 4 GB minimum (recommended: 8 GB or more for larger mat foundations, complex slab designs, or models with significant soil interaction).
• Disk Space: 3 GB or more of available disk space for installation, models, and analysis results.
• Display: 1024 x 768 resolution (recommended: 1920 x 1080 or higher).
• Graphics Card: Standard graphics card (integrated or dedicated) capable of displaying the recommended resolution (DirectX 9.0c compatible).
• Internet Connection: Required for license activation and updates.
• Additional Software: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later, Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (usually handled by the installer).

CSi SAFE v20.0.0 introduces significant enhancements, particularly in post-tensioning and soil-structure interaction, which can be computationally intensive. Therefore, a more robust system with ample RAM and a faster processor is highly recommended to ensure efficient operation and timely analysis of complex designs.