Code implementation

The following design codes have been implemented in the 2011 version of CYPE programs:

• Concrete code
  • IS 456: 2000 (ACI318M-08) (India): Plain and Reinforced Concrete – Code of Practice.
    Implemented in CYPECAD and Metal 3D (as of the 2011.d version)
    Includes materials, steel bar diameters and load combinations of the code with the design criteria of the ACI 318M-08 (USA) code. The design criteria of the IS 456: 2000 code will be included in upcoming updates of the 2011 version.
• Rolled and welded steel code
  • DIN 18800:2008-11 (Germany): Deutsches Institut für Normung. Stahlbauten.
    Code implemented in CYPECAD and Metal 3D for the following sections (as of the 2011.c version):
    • I
    • C
    • L
    • Rectangular hollow section
    • Circular hollow section
• Cold-formed steel code
  • DIN 18800:2008-11 (Germany): Deutsches Institut für Normung. Stahlbauten.
    Code implemented in CYPECAD and Metal 3D for the following sections (as of the 2011.c version):
    • C and stiffened C
    • L and stiffened L
    • Rectangular hollow section
    • Circular hollow section
• Code regarding loads on structures. Wind loading
  • IS:875: (Part 3) – 1987 (Reaffirmed 1997) (India)
    Code of Practice for Design Loads (other that earthquake) for Buildings and Structures. Part 3 – Wind loads.
    Implemented in CYPECAD and the Portal frame generator (as of the 2011.a version)
  • Eurocode 1(National application document for Belgium) - prNBN EN 1991-1-4 ANB (2009).
    Code implemented in CYPECAD (as of the 2011.c version).
    Implemented in the Portal Frame Generator as of the 2010.a version.
  • Ordinance nº 3, 21st July 2004 (Bulgaria).
    Basic principles for structural design and their applied actions. Section VI: Wind loads.
    Code implemented in CYPECAD (as of the 2011.c version).
    Implemented in the Portal Frame Generator as of the 2010.m version
  • R.N.V.99 D.T.R. C 2-4.7 (Algeria)
    Code implemented in CYPECAD (as of the 2011.c version).
    Implemented in the Portal Frame Generator as of the 2010.b version.
  • ASCE/SEI 7-05 (USA International): Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.
    Code implemented in CYPECAD (as of the 2011.d version).
    Implemented in the Portal frame generator as of the 2010.m version.
• Code regarding loads on structures. Snow loading
  • IS:875: (Part 4) – 1987 (Reaffirmed 1997) (India)
    Code of Practice for Design Loads (other that earthquake) for Buildings and Structures. Part 4 – Snow loads.
    Implemented in the Portal frame generator (as of the 2011.a version)
• Code regarding loads on structures. Earthquake loading
  • CPE INEN 5:2001 (Ecuador)
    Construction code of Ecuador
    General Design Requirements: Seismic danger, Design Spectrum and Minimum Calculation Requirements for Seismic-Resistant Design.
    Implemented in CYPECAD and Metal 3D (as of the 2011.a version)
  • CFE 2008 (Mexico): Manual de diseño de Obras Civiles. Diseño por sismo. Comisión Federal de Electricidad. México 2008.
    Code implemented in CYPECAD and Metal 3D (as of the 2011.c version).
  • NSR-10 (Colombia): Reglamento Colombiano de Construcción Sismo Resistente
    Code implemented in CYPECAD and Metal 3D (as of the 2011.d version)
  • The NSR-10 code substitute the outdated NSR-98 code. Nonetheless, any of the two codes can be used in CYPECAD and Metal 3D.

Improvements in code application

The following improvements in code application have been implemented in the 2011 version of CYPE programs:

• Rolled and welded steel code
  • Eurocode 3
    The corrections undertaken by the CEN (European Committee for Standardization) have been implemented in the following documents (as of the 2011.a version)
    • EN 1993-1-1:2005/AC:2009
    • EN 1993-1-2:2005/AC:2009
    • EN 1993-1-5:2006/AC:2009
    • EN 1993-1-8:2005/AC:2009
    These implementations affect the use of Eurocode 3 for any of the countries that may be selected with this code (International, Bulgaria, France and Portugal).
    The following National documents of Eurocode 3 for France have been implemented:
    • NF EN 1993-1-2:2005/NA:2007
    • NF EN 1993-1-5:2007/NA:2007
• Cold-formed steel code
  • Eurocode 3
    The corrections undertaken by the CEN (European Committee for Standardization) have been implemented in the following documents (as of the 2011.a version)
    • EN 1993-1-1:2005/AC:2009
    • EN 1993-1-2:2005/AC:2009
    • EN 1993-1-3:2006/AC:2009
    • EN 1993-1-5:2006/AC:2009
    These implementations affect the use of Eurocode 3 for any of the countries that may be selected with this code (International, Bulgaria, France and Portugal).
    The following National documents of Eurocode 3 for France have been implemented:
    • NF EN 1993-1-2:2005/NA:2007
    • NF EN 1993-1-3:2007/NA:2007
    • NF EN 1993-1-5:2007/NA:2007
  • Composite sections made up of simple sections which are already implemented can be used with the following codes: AISI/NASPEC-2007 (LFRD) (USA), AISI/NASPEC-2007 (LFRD) (Mexico) and CAN/CSA S136-07 (Canada) (as of the 2011.a version). The simple sections and their corresponding composition to create composite sections are:
    • For simple cold-formed C and stiffened cold-formed C sections:
      • Double welded in a box
      • Double in a box with batten plates
      • Double in a box with generic joint
      • Double welded in I
      • Double in I with plates
      • Double in I with generic joint
    • For Rectangular cold-formed box and Square cold-formed box
      • Double with generic joint
      • Four with generic joint
    • Cold-formed angle and Symmetrical cold-formed angle
      • Double welded in a box
      • Double in a box with generic joint
      • Double welded in T
      • Double in T with generic joint
      • Double in U with generic joint
      • Double in cross with generic joint
    • Channel with stiffened web
      • Double welded in a box
      • Double in box with cover plates
      • Double in box with batten plates
      • Double in box with generic joint
      • Double welded in I
      • Double in I with plates
      • Double in I with generic joint