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S-Frame Display Size Problem
Hi there! I am using S-Frame, and all the geometry (including joints, members, display legends) is a lot larger than normal. Zooming in and out does not change anything. I am wondering if there is a setting where I can decrease the size of the display? Thank you!
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S-Frame 2025 - Error after clicking on ''Analyzing''
Hi, I am designing a simple beam with 3 supports for my design bridge class to assess moving loads and influence lines. After putting nods and members as well as the applied linear static load, I press on ''Analyzing'' . I get an error of tolerance and then S-frame crashes, the file becomes kind of corrupted and impossible…
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Composite Steel Design using Korean Steel Design Codes
In this video we will highlight the workflow for performing a composite steel design on a structure using the Korean Steel Design Codes in S-FRAME.
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S-FRAME Release Highlights 2025
S-FRAME 2025 Product Suite is here! We are excited to share the latest release of S-FRAME’s family of tools. This is a major update as new design codes have been added for steel and concrete designs, allowing for even more flexibility on your projects. Stability and performance have been improved as well, as also some…
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incorrect weak axis moment capacity for W150x22 in S-frame steel design CSA S16
In S-frame design code check results, I get 25kNm weak axis moment capacity for W150x22 (W6x15) section whereas it should be 13.8kNm as per code CSA - S16:19. Anyone insights?
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S-Frame Panel Elements
Can I have area load panel element and rigid diaphragm panel in same plane at the same time?
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licensing issue when trying to use Sframe?
I'm getting the following error message when I try to open Sframe. I'm not sure how to fix it. Can someone please help me?
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I have followed all the steps to download as a student S-Concrete, when I open the software the error message ''Error #380 Invalid Proprety value'' keeps popping up and I cannot do anything in the software. How can I make it work?
Hello, I have followed all the steps to download as a student S-Concrete, when I open the software the error message ''Error #380 Invalid Proprety value'' keeps popping up and I cannot do anything in the software. How can I make it work? I also have another computer I could use instead, but to do so someone would need to…
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Simulating Contact Conditions between Members using S-FRAME
In this video we will discuss how to simulate contact between disconnected members using S-FRAME. This involves the creation of Rigid Body Constraints, and Compression Only Springs to simulate bearing contact. More information on this topic can be found in our Nonlinear Analysis Training Course available on demand at our…
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S-Frame 2024.1 - pass-through forces to Excel
Hello, It is not possible to copy pass-through forces from S-Frame to Excel. Please check the attached video.
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Foundation Wall extension loading
Can you have a foundation wall where the footing extends a set amount past the ends of the wall, and can you put point loads anywhere along the length of the wall
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S-CONCRETE squat shear walls longer than 15m
Hello, Question about S-CONCRETE. I am designing some very long squat shear walls. I have found that in S-CONCRETE, whenever the wall length exceeds 14999mm, the box under Wall Reinforcing>Panel Reinforcing> "Include Vert Bars (N vs M)" is greyed out. I am referencing CSA A23.3-14. Walls with a height to length ratio of…
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Creating Uniform Quadrilateral Meshes in S-Foundation
I have a simple problem but can't seem to figure this out on the S-Foundation interface. I want to mesh my mat footing with uniform Quad elements. The mat is a rectangle with size 11m by 10m. The smaller my elements gets, for some reason I don't get elements of the same size everywhere. I start getting smaller element…
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Difference between rigid and flexible footings in S-Foundation.
I am trying to understand what S-Foundation is doing when you say a footing is rigid versus flexible. To this end, I have a simple 5m x 5m x 1m (thick) footing as shown in my attachment subjected to 1072 kN force. I run a linear static analysis with both flexible and rigid options. For the flexible case, I have set the…
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Generating Notional Loads using Altair® S-FRAME®
Some building codes around the world require the consideration of notional factors to represent geometric imperfections in a structure, like out of plumb columns by inducing some lateral loads in the model. The notional loads are the product of all vertical reactions for the load case/combination and the notional load…
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Electrical duct - S-Concrete creation
Hello, I was wondering if the S-Concrete Visual editor allows you to create your own concrete slab shape. I am trying to create an electrical duct bank (48x18" cross section with 12 x 4.5 diameter conduits). Is this something the program is capable of creating?
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Modeling a Space Truss using Altair S-FRAME
In this video we will look at the setup and analysis of an arched space truss using S-FRAME. This involves creating cylindrical grids, cloning geometry, and more. For more information on S-FRAME, check out our website: www.altair.com/s-frame
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Modeling Circular Panels in Altair S-FRAME
In this video we will explore how to model circular panels using S-FRAME's Panel Element Tool.
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Truss Design:S-timber
Where can an example tutorial for truss modeling, analysis and design of truss using S-timber?
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Nonlinear tolerances set to 0
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Uplift load on footings
I have a mat footing with three piers. Two piers are subjected to compression and 1 is subjected to uplift. Due to the uplift load, Sfoundation is indicating an error. I understand what is going on here. but is there a work around to make S Foundation solve this model? See attached pictures.
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Design of Steel Structures using KDS 14:31 - 2017 code
In this video we will look at the code checking and design of steel structures using S-FRAME's Steel Design workflow. For more details on Steel Design with S-FRAME, check out this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGNemB0NFb0De14pFVyhv1gW7TLh3x5O1 You can also find training material for S-FRAME here: S-FRAME…
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S-Frame Finite Element Results
Hello, I have this S-frame model in which I couldn't rationalize the results. I ran two analysis types: Linear Static and P-Delta. In my model, I have fixed the base, and applied a downward uniform pressure load everywhere. The linear static model provided reasonable / understandable results, but when I ran P-delta…
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION ABOUT MODELLING CONCRETE WITH FIBERS WITH CFD-DEM APPROACH
Good morning, i'm an Italian Ph.D. student and i'm studying the effects of fibers inside the concrete at its fresh state. I would like to make a CFD simulation of this Non-Newtonian fluid, which flows from a specific volume to another to fill it. Inside this initial volume are dispersed randomly a certain number of steel…
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how to achieve a similar sap 2000 mass source assignment in S-Frame?
Dear Support Team, I hope this message finds you well. I am currently working with S-Frame for a project that requires seismic analysis, and I am familiar with the process of assigning mass sources in SAP2000. In SAP2000, we define mass sources that include contributions from self-weight, additional loads, and other mass…