May 19 - CSC Announces Fastrak CD16 UK 'Imminent' Release

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CSC Announces Fastrak CD16 UK 'Imminent' Release

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LEEDS, UK, May 19, 2008 - CSC is pleased to announce the imminent UK release of Fastrak CD 16 - including Building Designer v8.0 - free to all users with current maintenance contracts. The Fastrak Development Team have surpassed themselves again with another fantastic update to an already great product.

The release is a major update, and users should attend the free upgrade training seminars in order to make the most effective use of the software, and to find out our plans for the distribution of the forthcoming Eurocode versions of Fastrak.

Fastrak Building Designer Version 8

Enhanced Analysis and Design Process

New gravity and lateral design options - Fastrak will now automatically select bracing members
Additional P-Delta analysis - Fastrak will allow the use of a 'true' P-Delta analysis alongside the more traditional simplified approaches
The option for multiple design codes is now supported
Support for design to AISC 360
Enhancement for vibration analysis to support SCI P 354
Support for Corus 'FibreFlor' fiber reinforced concrete in addition to the existing Richard Lees 'Strux' and Kingspan 'Dramix'

New loading functions

New automatic combination generator
Automatic calculation of slab wet and dry loads accounting for the effects of ponding
New seismic load wizard
Support for wind loading to ASCE

New modeling functions

New inclined plane function, work in 2D, and output in 2D for roof planes
Enhancements to column splice modeling
The option for imperial (feet and inches) modeling and output is now supported
China Steel section sizes have been added to the steel database
Enhanced 2D DXF import

Enhanced attributes

Enhanced member attribute functions
New connection attribute facilities

Enhanced output

Significantly enhanced show/alter status output including color coded utilization ratio
New column scheduling report and DXF output
New max/min output for beam end and foundation reactions
Enhanced DXF drawing output
New 3D DXF output

Connections

Stiffeners now supported on hollow section connections
Hollow section connections now integrated into Fastrak Building Designer

Integration

Support for integration with Revit Structure 2009 which includes enhanced integration of web openings, Westok beams and curved beams

+ A wide range of minor updates and enhancements

About CSC

CSC was established in 1975 and has subsequently built an enviable reputation for providing high quality software solutions and associated technical support and training for Structural Engineers.

CSC now employs over 70 staff worldwide with regional offices in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, UK and USA. In addition to our regional offices, CSC is also establishing a growing network of resellers for targeted geographic markets.

For more information, visit at www.cscworld.com.

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