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DESIGN FEATURES |
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Here
is a quick look at SAM's features:
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 Model
single or multiple
structures in 2D and 3D |
| Create
structures by drawing members on the workspace or entering model
data onto a worksheet |
| Autocad
DXF - export DXF files. |
| Extensive
Material Library
of Steel, Wood, Timber, Cable, Insulators, and more |
| Define
member behavior conditions |
| Add
various load types:
Thermal, Support Settlement, Concentrated, Pressure, and Structural |
| Automatically
generate member orientation |
| View
stresses in color
directly
on the workspace |
| Automatically
generate x-braces with the X-brace wizard |
| Apply
wireframe or solid modeling effects |
| Perform
inspection and maintenance tasks for Reliability-Centered
Maintenance |
| Select
from various member
types:
Wood Pole, Timber, Standard Beam, Standard
Rod, Cable, Guyed Wire, Insulator. |
| Define
limited member strength |
| Perform
nonlinear and linear analysis
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| Calculate
section properties and capacities for built-up or complex sections
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| Add,
edit and move text around the
workspace |
| Work
with mixed units of measurement |
| Load
digital images, such as drawings and photos, directly
onto the workspace for tracing, road-map navigation or reference |
| Customize
database with SAMEditor |
| Insert
objects to the model |
| Access
extensive online help,
context-sensitive help, and hints to guide you every step of the
way |
| View
multimedia "Show Me" tutorials to quickly learn the basics |
| Access
detailed reports that
you can print or export to a worksheet program |
| Print
screen or save to a file |
| Generate
cost and analytical reports |
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