Major features

The absolute major features of this version are: 

• Cross-laminated timber
• Improvements in Documentation module
• Parametric model
• Dynamic Response of Moving Load

Other features and improvements

Learn about other new features and enhancements in FEM-Design 19.

User Interface

• Tooltip for drawing objects and geometrical system
• Command shortcuts
• Point definition
• Pick lines improved

Structure

• Add/copy used edge connection types to library
• Improved cover functionality
• Erase timber apex
• Different creep factor for ULS,Sc, Sf and Sq combinations

Load

• Assign load to covers
• Different load handling
• More informative info dialog

Mesh

• New method for average element size calculation for solid

Analysis

• Deflection check for shells
• Resultant for Labelled sections
• Von Mises stresses

General Design

• Maximum utilization by load combination types

RC Design

• Bar imperfections

Timber Design

• Timber fire design
• Timber shell buckling
• Better visualization of Utilization results

Results and documentation

• Color palette settings improvement
• Display selected results
• General dimensions for elements' cross section
• Combined coloured and graph surface result display

Import and Export

• Allow selection for export to DWG
• Full implementation of PTC in StruXML