Microstran Features

User-Friendly Features

Powerful Engineering Capability

Options

Specifications

Input Methods
Graphics input
Standard structures
Table input
Text file import
CAD DXF import with automatic detection of line intersections
Macro Language input
Section Library Manager

Analysis
Comprehensive consistency check
Automatic profile optimization
Linear static analysis
Non-linear static analysis
Elastic critical load *
Dynamic *
Response spectrum *

Modelling
Up to 35,000 members
All entity numbers up to 99,000
Unlimited number of sections
Section input by:
    · Library
    · Shape
    · Property values
Spring supports
Member releases
3-D member offsets
Semi-rigid connections with axial springs
Tension-only/compression-only members
Catenary cable element *
Node extrusion during copying
Stretch command
Curve command
Arc/Helix command
Comprehensive Renumber command
Member orientation by reference node or axis
Master-slave constraints *
Gap & Fuse Members

Loads
Unlimited number of load cases
Automatic generation of self-weight member loads
Node loads
Prescribed displacements
Node temperatures
Member loads:
    · Uniform
    · Partial uniform
    · Trapezoidal
    · Triangular
    · Truncated triangular
    · Distortion
Member temperatures
Load combinations may include other combinations
Floor loading
Load sub-division
Copying of loads
Moving load generator *

Design Options
Steel Member Design *
Steel Connection Design *
Reinforced Concrete Design *
Reinforced Concrete Detailing *

Graphics Features
Easy-to-use graphical user interface
Dynamic Zoom/Rotate/Pan
Double-click for node and member properties
Real-time on-screen rotation of model
Fast 3-D rendering of sections with hidden-line-removal
Interruptible commands
Limit command for restricting view by:
    · Window
    · Boundary
    · Lists
    · Member direction
Comprehensive Show command
Graphical selection of input and display load cases
Display of input load case in toolbar
Graphical editing of member loads
Shortcut keys
OpenGL
VRML
Steel Design Restraint Visualization

Windows Features
Long file names
UNC support for files and folders
Network support
Data tips on mouseover
Context menus on right-click
Pop-up Help in all dialog boxes
Data tips in dialog boxes>
Print Preview
Printer and paper size selection from Page Setup
Tip of the Day
HTML Help
Cut, copy, paste to and from other Windows programs
Dockable, customizable toolbars
New style, large buttons
Automatic timed backup
Undo / Redo
Hot-links to e-mail and Microstran website
Web Update