SOFTEK Structural Office 8.0

Integrated with AutoDesk’s Revit Structure 2008 and Tekla Structures 13.
Improved mesh algorithm for specified regions using triangular or quadrilateral elements or a mixture of both elements.
Six new panel types have been introduced to allow triangular element meshing, quadrilateral element meshing and mixed meshing (combination of tri and quad).
Strip integration lines for automatic calculation and easy output of FE modeled slab or beam sectional forces.
Exports accelerations and velocities for time history results to .mdb files.
Increased the maximum number of load cases per combination from 24 to 100.
Increased the maximum number of panels from 500 to 999.
In the Preferences dialog box, the Solver Tab includes a new option to use the “Console Version” of the solver. This option provides better performance (and necessary) for very large structures.
Response spectrum curve generators for NBCC 2005, IBC 2003, and ASCE 7-05.
Significant improvements in the File Merge capabilities. You can merge all geometry and all loads except time history initial conditions and tendon loads. Folders are also merged. A report can also be generated in HTML format which displays all the changes to the resulting merged model as compared to the original resident model.

Support for the new code: AISC 360-05 ASD and LRFD.
The electronic online help system has been completely rewritten in HTML format.
In the Design Constraints dialog, introduced an option to remove the slenderness ratio as a governing clause.
In the Display Colors dialog, introduced an option to change the size and type of fonts displayed in graphical windows. Rotated text displayed in diagrams is much improved.

For seismic shear walls (CSA-A23.3-04) when rotational demand exceeds the rotational capacity, the program will evaluate the special confinement requirements outlined in Clause 21.6.7.4 for zone reinforcement.
Squat shear walls as defined in Clause 21.7.4 of CSA-A23.3-04 is now supported for I-Shapes.
For CSA-A23.3-04 and CSA-A23.3-94 Standards, interface shear or sliding shear is now evaluated based on Clause 11.5 of A23.3-04 or Clause 11.6 of A23.3-94. Cohesion stress and Coefficient of Friction are entered as material properties in Edit Section.
More accurate generation of axial load and moment interaction diagrams subjected to biaxial bending loading conditions.