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Learn how SAFI GSE™ models catenary cables with tension-only behavior, large-displacement nonlinearity, pretension controls and automatic undeformed-length calculations.

Learn how SAFI calculates immediate, cracked and long-term reinforced concrete slab deflection using effective stiffness, construction stages and automated serviceability checks.

Learn how SAFI GSE Steel creates, classifies and analyzes built-up steel sections, including section properties, torsion, warping, lacing and stress analysis.

Learn how SAFI GSE™ supports equivalent static, response spectrum and time-history seismic analysis, including floor forces, torsional effects, modal combinations and base-shear calibration.

The resistance limit states, under fire conditions, are calculated for large cross-section wood elements. To improve the productivity of GSE users, the elements cross-sections are automatically reduced during the limit state checks.

To improve productivity of GSE Timber users, a new type of wood shearwall anchorage has been added. Continuous Tie Down Systems and their effects on the shearwall properties are now available in the GSE software. Standard libraries of continuous tie down rods are also readily available.

The vibration limit state is now calculated for sawn lumber floor joists. To improve the productivity of GSE users, the floor joists are automatically generated inside the truss load surfaces.

In previous versions, member displacements were displayed only along the section’s principal axes. With the latest update, users can now also visualize deflections along the straight axes – offering greater flexibility and clarity in analysis results.

It is important to note that the torsional stiffness of an open section is function of the warping end conditions as well as the location of the torsional load. Thus, the distribution of the forces in the structure having members resisting torsion may differ whether this option is enabled or disabled.