ADVANCED ANALYSIS
SAFI™ 3D is a robust and reliable structural
software designed with the latest
technological innovations in its field and is
equipped with a sophisticated, ergonomic
and user friendly graphical user interface.
SAFI™ 3D is the core analysis program for
the large structural design applications of
SAFI represented by the SAFI level one,
level two and level three structural
technologies.
Level one includes the structural
calculators, level two includes the various
design applications and the third level is
dedicated to the new and advanced
technologies such as the Virtual Steel
Buildings™.
SAFI meets the structural engineers’ analysis
and design requirements for almost all
types of structures. It is also the software of
choice for teaching at colleges and
universities laboratories because of its
simplicity and its robustness.
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ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY
• Linear first order analysis
• Linear second order (P-Delta) analysis
• Geometric nonlinear analysis
• Buckling analysis
• Modal analysis (frequency domain
analysis) with consistent or lumped mass
matrix.
• Linear spectral and time history seismic
analysis
• Time history dynamic analysis
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ANALYSIS FEATURES
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Used for simple 2D models or very
complex 3D models for all types of
structures.
• Steel, concrete, aluminum, wood and
composite members.
• Tension only and compression only
members and springs.
• Physical elements concept to group
different elements.
• Three and four nodes finite element plates
and shells with or without transverse shear.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Rotation of members around their
longitudinal axe.
• Fixed, pinned and partial end moment
releases.
• Spring supports with releases.
• Inclined supports, springs and imposed
displacements.
• Local coordinate systems.
• Global or local support reactions.
• Surfaces can be used for load transfer
and self-weight calculation.
• Surfaces can be used to simulate
diaphragm effects.
• Standard and custom materials.
• Extensive profile types and libraries:
- Standard sections (CISC, AISC and
European).
- Custom section libraries.
- Non-standard sections (over 30 shapes
available).
- Truss and pre-tensioned cable sections.
- User defined section properties.
- AASHTO, NEBT and customized precast
sections are available with SAFI™ Pre
Tension.
- Composite sections are available with
SAFI Steel.
• Automatic model generators for trusses
and super elements.
• Metric, imperial and mixed units systems
are allowed and can be modified at any
time.
• Loading for joints, members including
concentrated, uniform, trapezoidal and
thermal loads.
• Pressure or concentrated floor loads with
two-way, one-way and truss distribution
using triangular or quadrilateral surfaces.
• Pressure or concentrated loads on finite
element plates.
• Gravity loads in any global direction
calculated by the program.
• Imposed displacements at any joint.
• Moving loads are implemented in the SAFI
Bridge program.
• User defined load combinations.
• Load combination wizard which
generates load combinations according to
NBCC, UBC, ASCE 7, BOCA, Eurocode and
ECC.
• Load combination wizard also allows
creating load patterns.
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LOADS
• Reports are printed according to any unit
system.
• Problem size limited only to the physical
capacity of the computer.
• Available in English and French.
• Comprehensive manuals and online
helps.
SEISMIC & DYNAMIC ANALYSIS
• Automated simplified method of the
building codes (NBCC and IBC).
• Seismic response spectrum, seismic time-
history and dynamic time-history analysis.
• Customized response spectrums and
accelerograms.
• Fully customizable analysis parameters.
• Maximal response using CQC and SRSS
methods.
• Automated or user defined damping.
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3D STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
SEISMIC & DYNAMIC ANALYSIS
• Graphical display of response spectrums
and accelerograms.
• User defined incidence angle of seismic
loads and vertical components.
• Customized analysis and output time
steps.
• Time refined results can be provided for
selected parts of the models.
• Automated or custom determination of
the signs of deformations provided by the
maximum response methods.
• Additional masses can be added to the
model by way of static loads.
• Seismic loads (spectrum or
accelerogram) and dynamic loads
(Sinusoidal, general load functions and
random load functions).
• Multiple seismic and dynamic loads can
be combined together in a single analysis.
• Base shear calibration according to the
selected building code.
• Possibility to define several seismic loads
and account for eccentricities between the
center of stiffness and the center of mass.
• Graphical display of the center of stiffness
and the center of mass and seismic forces
at floors.
• Account for accidental eccentricities.
• Account for the I, F and R coefficients of
the NBCC and IBC code in spectral and
time-history analysis.
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
• Linear or circular lines of constructions for
model creations.
• Automated commands for model
creation such as move, rotate, extrude,
copy, attach, subdivide and others.
• Models can be edited either graphically
or by means of spreadsheets.
• Element can be created in batch or one
by one.
• Elements of the models can be selected
either graphically or according to a set of
criterions.
• Persistent groups of selected objects can
be created and edited graphically or by
means of spreadsheets.
• Definition of physical members.
• Selection and edition of physical
members.
• Definition of loading surfaces
• Multiple edition grids with user defined
spacing, angles and labels.
• Powerful edition and automatic
generation tools.
• Members can be subdivided in any
number of equal segments or at specific
positions.
• Similar connected members can be
merged together.
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3D STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
• Elements of the structure can be
renumbered according to several criterions.
• Element attributes can be set graphically
or by means of spreadsheets (Sections,
analysis parameters, rotation angles, etc.).
• Element attributes can be edited in batch
or element by element.
• Loads can be edited graphically or by
means of spreadsheets.
• 3D solid display of all section shapes.
• Ultra-fast 3D visualization in wire frame or
solid modes.
• Customized display of all graphical
objects.
• Partial model visualization.
• Results can be displayed on screen for the
whole or a part of the structure.
• Results can be displayed for each
element separately by means of graphics
and numerical results spreadsheets.
• Results can be displayed for a set of
elements by means of numerical results
spreadsheets.
• Graphical display of seismic and dynamic
analysis results.
• Contour lines for finite element plates with
customized bounds.
GEOMETRIC CALCULATOR
• Wizard based geometry generation.
• A large number of pre-defined frames.
• Over 30 pre-defined trusses.
• Circular and parabolic arches.
• Cylinders and cones composed of beams
and/or plates.
• Easy and productive model generation.
DATA EXCHANGE
• AutoCAD interface to import and export
models by way of a DXF file.
• The SDNF (Steel Detailing Neutral File)
interface exports beams, columns and
braces to SDNF compatible detailing
software.
• The KISS (Keep It Simple Steel) interface
exports beams, columns and braces to
KISS compatible estimation software.
• If required, members’ subdivision and
account for physical elements will be
carried out automatically.
• The solid view of the structure may also
be exported when exporting to AutoCAD.
REPORTS
• Results can be visualized either graphically
or numerically.
• Input data and results may be printed for
the whole structure or partial structures using
a graphical selection or a range of
elements.
• Customized list of input data and results to
be printed.
• Reports are available in several formats
including SAFI reports, Microsoft Excel
worksheets, Microsoft Access databases
and ASCII text files.
• All graphics can be printed or copied to
the clipboard for use in external programs.