Structural Model
26.0.0_SAP_sumitomo_damper
A new link property Sumitomo Viscoelastic Damper has been added to represent high-damping rubber vibration control damper devices produced by Sumitomo Rubber Industries.
Frame Design
26.0.0_SAP_concrete_frame_ACI_350-20
ACI 350-20 concrete frame design has been added.
Shell Design
26.0.0_SAP_shell_ACI_350-20
ACI 350-20 concrete shell design has been added.
Output and Display
26.0.0_SAP_color_contours
Frame force/moment diagrams can now be displayed with colored contours.
Application Programming Interface (API)
26.0.0_SAP_api_.NET8
The SAP2000 API has been updated to support .NET 8.
Database Tables
25.3.0_SAP_table_steel_frame_deflection
A new database table containing steel frame design deflection check details has been added.
Import and Export
25.3.0_SAP_import_polyface_mesh_obj
DXF files containing polyface mesh objects can now be imported as frames, shells, and/or solid objects.
Structural Model
25.2.0_SAP_serviceability_asses_steel_floor_sys
Serviceability assessment of steel-framed floor systems subjected to walking vibrations according to AISC Design Guide 11, Chapter 7 has been added.
Design
25.2.0_SAP_steel_codes_API2020_AISC22
Steel frame design has been added according to design codes:
- API 4F 5th Edition 2020
- AISC 360-22/AISC 341-22
Introduction
25.1.0_SAP_enhancement_video
Learn more about the latest enhancements in SAP2000 v25.1.0.
Analysis
25.1.0_SAP_modify_functions
Functions can be added or modified after the analysis is run and the model is locked, including those for response-spectrum, time-history, steady-state, and power-spectral density analyses.
Design
25.1.0_SAP_parallelized_frame_design
Frame design has now been parallelized for increased speed. Multiple members can be designed at the same time, while respecting the sequential nature of certain design checks.
Output and Display
25.1.0_SAP_disable_sav_fiber_analysis_resutls
The option to disable saving of individual fiber results for Fiber P-M2-M3 frame hinges is now available. This can significantly reduce disk storage when individual fiber stress-strain results are not needed. Detailed hinge results will still be available, including the state and status of the hinge obtained from the fiber results.
25.1.0_SAP_speed_recovering_results
Performance improvements have been made to improve speed and reduce memory when recovering results
Cloud Sign-in Licensing
25.1.0_SAP_cloud_sign_in_lic
Cloud Sign-in licensing is now available
- • Access CSI software using secure user credentials — no more activation keys
- • Access licenses anywhere with internet access
- • Option to create License Groups to manage who has access to your licenses
- • Option to remotely terminate an active license session
- • Option to federate your identity provider (IdP), allowing users to use their familiar company credentials instead
Introduction
25.0.0_SAP_enhancement_video
Learn more about the latest enhancements in SAP2000 v25.0.0.
User Interface
25.0.0_SAP_model_explorer
A tree-structured Model Explorer has been added for faster navigation around the model. This can be used to define and assign properties and loads, review model geometry, control the display, and perform other functions.
Structural Model
25.0.0_SAP_frame_hinge_assign_presets
Frame hinge assignment presets, including distributed plasticity, are now available.
Loading
25.0.0_SAP_ASCE-7-22_loading
Auto-wind load, auto-seismic load, and response-spectrum functions based on ASCE 7-22 have been added.
25.0.0_SAP_NBCC_2020_loading
Auto-wind load, auto-seismic load, and response-spectrum functions based on NBCC 2020 have been added.
25.0.0_SAP_NBCC_2015_auto_wind_rough_terrain
Auto-wind loading according to NBCC 2015 now handles the dynamic procedure for open and rough terrain.
Design
25.0.0_SAP_AS-4100-2020_steel_design
AS 4100-2020 steel frame design is now available.
Data Files
25.0.0_SAP_JTJ/T-483-2020_chinese_mat
JGJ/T 483-2020 high-strength steel materials have been added to the Chinese material library.
Database Tables
25.0.0_SAP_detailed_data_single_row
Detailed data for a single database table row is now available.
Frame Design
24.2.0_SAP_crack-width_euro_2-2004
A new crack-width (serviceability) design or check has been added to the Eurocode 2-2004 and Italian NTC 2008 codes. This feature is available for beam (M3) design and for the design or check of column reinforcement.
24.2.0_SAP_concrete_design_euro_opt_DCM
For concrete beam design code "Eurocode 2-2004", tan(theta) is optimized for DCM and DCL frames per EN 1998-1:2004 under seismic load.
Import and Export
24.2.0_SAP_IFC_import_export_improvements
Multiple improvements have been made to the import and export of IFC files.
Application Programming Interface (API)
24.2.0_SAP_api_python_iron-python
Multiple enhancements have been made to the API, including improved documentation and examples for working with Python and IronPython.
Frame Design
24.1.0_SAP_c1,c2,c3_calcs
The calculation of the C1, C2, and C3 factors has been improved, and more control has been provided, for the following codes and types of design:
- Steel frame design per Eurocode 3-2005, Italian NTC 2008, and Italian NTC 2018
- Cold-formed steel frame design per Eurocode 3 1-3 2006
- Aluminum frame design per EN 1999:2007
Concrete Shell Design
24.1.0_SAP_concrete_shell_design_euro_2-2004
Concrete shell design per Eurocode 2-2004 now includes a check for cracking in concrete and also the design of transverse shear reinforcement in accordance with Annex LL of Eurocode 1992-2:2005.
Structural Model
24.1.0_SAP_property_libraries
New and updated property libraries:
- • New Indian frame-property library for steel sections
- • Updated Chinese frame-property library
- • New Canadian material-property library
24.1.0_SAP_viscous_dampers_fixed_length
Viscous dampers now support a fixed-length option to handle the change in stiffness due to inserting fixed-length devices into structural members of varying lengths.
Output and Display
24.1.0_SAP_display_NL_hinger_state
Improved display of nonlinear hinge states and statuses.
Import and Export
24.1.0_SAP_xRevit_enhancements
Several enhancements have been made to the connection with Revit, including support for analytical links, structural column cardinal-point offsets, and the handling of vertical walls with sloping bases. These require the use of CSiXRevit 2023 with Revit 2023.
Application Programming Interface (API)
24.1.0_SAP_API_multi_instances_plugins_speed
The Application Programming Interface (API) now offers more control for connecting to multiple instances of SAP2000, a new interface to simplify the development of plugins, and speed enhancements for external .NET clients.
Design
24.0.0_SAP_CSA_A23.3-19_concrete_frame
The CSA A23.3-19 code has been added for concrete frame design.
The CSA S16-19 code has been added for steel frame design.
The CSA S16-19 code has been added for steel frame design.
24.0.0_SAP_euro_shell_design
Concrete shell design per Eurocode 1992-1-1:2004 has been enhanced, including the ability to set design preferences and national annexes, improved iteration for determining the optimum amount of reinforcement, handling of variable-thickness shells, and the presentation of detailed results in tabular form.
Analysis
24.0.0_SAP_AS3600-2018_time_dep_mat
Time-dependent behavior of concrete has been added for the AS3600-2018 code, including creep, shrinkage, and age-dependent stiffness.
24.0.0_SAP_disable_bending_channel
The ability to enable/disabled the coupling between major bending, shear V2, and torsion is now available for channel and general sections.
