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v1.1.0-Stable Release (Windows)

22 May 01:45
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This is the third stable version (v1.1.0) of MSASect2 for the Windows platform, released on 21 May 2024.

Addings

  • Modelling
    • Templates
      • Several new cold-formed section templates are added.
    • Analysis settings
      • The spring and DOF settings in centerline model are added.
  • Member buckling
    • Analysis settings
      • Introduced options for applying semi-rigid end connections to member ends.
    • Results
      • The visualization of buckling mode shape is now available.
  • Stress analysis
    • This new function enables the cross-sectional stress analysis under complex force combinations.
  • Heat transfer
    • This new function conducts heat analysis involving multiple heat sources. It enables obtaining cross-sectional temperature contour and calculating sectional properties under heat.

Fixings

  • Several bugs have been fixed.
  • Several typos have been corrected.

v1.0.11-Stable Release (Windows)/ Beta Release(MacOS -ARM)

01 Feb 09:34
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This is the second stable version (v1.0.11) of MSASect2 for the Windows platform and a beta version for the MacOS ARIMplatform, released on 01 Feb 2024.
Changes

Section Properties

Calculations:

  • Introduced the modelling of compound channel sections in template module and the section properties are also obtained now based on fully composite assumptions using centreline model.
  • Modelling of cross-sections with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) material using the Outline model is now supported.
  • Section properties for cross-sections with Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) material are now obtainable.
  • Introduced the modelling of Bamboo section in template module and the section properties are also obtained now by CST or NPT element.

Section Buckling

Calculations:

  • In centreline model, the degree of freedom (DOF) setting is supported when section buckling analysis is performed.
  • Finite strip analysis for built-up steel sections is supported by adding the spring stiffness to model the connections, like screws or bolts, between two individual cross-sections.

Others

  • "View" tab is added to the main window, and the visualization is more flexible.
  • Some functions are updated.

Fixings

  • Several bugs have been fixed.
  • Some typos have been corrected.

v1.0.10 - Stable Release (Windows) / Beta Release (MacOS - ARM)

30 Nov 14:13
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This is the first stable version (v1.0.10) of MSASect2 for the Windows platform and a beta version for the MacOS ARM platform, released on 30 Nov 2023.

Addings

  • Template

    • Included an arbitrary section function allowing for the import from .XLXS and .DXF file.

Fixings

  • Several bugs have been fixed.

  • The LEM has been revised.

v1.0.9 - Beta Testing

24 Oct 11:07
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The is a beta testing version (v1.0.9) of MSASect2, released on 24 Oct 2023.

Addings

  • Section Properties
    • Calculations
      • Modelling of functionally graded materials using the Outline model and Centreline model (along the thickness direction) is now supported.
      • Section properties for cross-sections with FGM are now able to be obtained.
  • Yield Surface
    • Calculations
      • Yield surface generation for cross-sections with multiplane materials is now supported.
      • Yield surface generation for cross-sections with FGM is now supported.
    • Others
      • Several functions are updated.
  • Section buckling
    • Analysis settings
      • Introduced options for generating Signature and Buckling curves.
      • Included a manual input field for longitudinal terms (m) in the Signature curve, allowing for user-defined values.
      • Enhanced Buckling curve feature to automatically determine longitudinal terms (m) for each length or accept user-defined values.

Changings

Fixings

  • Several bugs have been fixed.
  • Several typos have been corrected.

v1.0.8 - Beta Testing

16 Aug 12:37
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The is a beta testing version (v1.0.8) of MSASect2, released on 16 Aug 2023.

Addings

Changings

  • Section buckling
    • Analysis settings
      • The default value of "Minimum Length" for shell element method is now rounded to a proper integer.
      • The manual input of length list is now more user-friendly.
    • Mesh progress (shell element method)
      • Mesh progress pop-up window will be automatically closed on finishing when directly clicking "Run" button.
    • Results
      • The "xmin" value under buckling curve result window is now synchronized with the "Minimum Length" option in analysis settings.
      • A stand-alone label showing results on the cursor positon is add to the buckling curve window to enhance visualization.
      • The section position in 2D plot window can be now selected with manual inputs.
      • 2D plot window is now showing synchronize member length with the 3D plots.
      • Mode switching function in 2D plot window can be now achieved with a pull-down menu.
      • 2D plots can now automatically refreshed for all applied changes.

Fixings

  • Section buckling
    • Analysis settings
      • Fixed the bug that the symbols of bending moments are shown uncorrectly.
      • Fixed the bug that manual inputs in length list may be overwritten upon accidental clicking on the options.
    • Show stress (finite strip method)
      • Fixed the bug that section stress distributions under geometric / principal axis modes are shown reversely.
      • Fixed the bug that the min/max stress labels will be placed in the same position if only axial load is applied.
    • Mesh progress (shell element method)
      • Fixed the bug that all section buckling windows will be closed when aborting the mesh progress.
    • Analysis progress (finite strip method)
      • Fixed the bug that the member legths utilized in the previous analysis will also appear in the following analysis.
    • Results
      • Fixed the bug that the label showing results on the cursor positon may somtimes disappear.

v1.0.7 - Beta Testing

08 Aug 06:12
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The is a beta testing version (v1.0.7) of MSASect2, released on 08 Aug 2023.