Scottsdale Construction Systems transforms the industry with SPACE GASS integration, for section properties in steel structure software. Our rollformers produce different structural cold-formed steel members and are used in various buildings. Section properties, which are critical for structural analysis and design, are seamlessly included in our ScotSteel and ScotStruct software packages. These packages cover the section properties of all profiles made by our rollformers.
Many engineers rely on third-party steel structure software for structural analysis, design and certification. SPACE GASS, one of the most popular tools, now offers an exciting update. Its latest release includes preloaded section properties for all Scottsdale produced sections. This improvement simplifies workflows and boosts efficiency for users. This article dives into the details of these updates.
Using Section Properties in SPACE GASS
Starting with Version 14.25, SPACE GASS includes section properties for the Cee and Hat section profiles from Scottsdale Construction Systems. This update helps engineers complete design and certification checks faster. Engineers can quickly apply these properties to any framing model using the section properties window. The screenshot below shows how this works.
Structural Analysis in ScotSteel and SPACE GASS
ScotSteel provides powerful software for linear static analysis of cold-formed steel structures. It efficiently calculates the forces acting on cold-formed steel panels.
To begin, the built-in ScotAnalyser module uses the section properties of Scottsdale sections, along with loads and load combinations. It performs linear static analysis to determine the forces on the panel. ScotSteel then converts the panel geometry into engineering geometry by creating 2D beam elements between the connection points.
Next, ScotSteel applies automated boundary condition algorithms based on the type of panel. These algorithms assign the required member releases and support conditions to the engineering model. This process ensures the model is structurally determinate and ready for analysis under the given loads. After applying loads, such as Uniformly Distributed Loads (UDLs) and Point Loads (PLs), the software performs static linear analysis to calculate the induced forces.
Engineering model displayed as nodes and elements in ScotSteel, ScotAnalyser, and SPACE GASS are shown below.
SPACE GASS follows a similar procedure for structural analysis. Engineers can create the panel geometry using internal tools or export it directly from ScotSteel via ScotAnalyser. During import, SPACE GASS automatically uses the default Scottsdale section properties set in ScotSteel within this new release.
For more precision, engineers can view the detailed section properties and perform advanced analysis if needed of each Scottsdale section within both ScotSteel and SPACE GASS. A typical detailed view of these section properties in SPACE GASS is shown below.
Many engineers have requested this feature in the past, and it is now available thanks to the valuable support from SPACE GASS.
How do I get to Know More About ScotSteel
ScotSteel is an advanced cold-formed steel framing software with innovative engineering features. We regularly release maintenance updates and major upgrades, driving continuous innovation in the cold-formed steel industry.
For assistance, contact us at sales@scottsdalesteelframes.com or dial +1 (888) 406-2080 (Option 1) or dial +61 1300 671 345. Our expert team is ready to help you set up your cold-formed steel manufacturing facility and seamlessly integrate the ScotSteel software.
