Sam 6.30c is now available to download

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Bestech are pleased to announce the issue of Sam 6.30c. This latest release of our integrated bridge design and analysis software includes many significant new features some of which are listed below. There are also a number of general enhancements which are detailed in the full release notes.

Sam 6.30c is available to all users with a current software maintenance contract and can be downloaded here. If you do not have a current maintenance contract and are interested in this version please do not hesitate to contact us for details on how to upgrade.

The new features in Sam 6.30c include the following:

General

  • Eurocode Nationally Determined Parameters print facility

  • Numerous Windows 7 compatibility enhancements

  • License management update incorporating FLEXnet v11.7

Sections

  • AASHTO LRFD4 enhancement for section modules

Beams

  • AASHTO LRFD4 enhancement for the pre-tensioned beam module B.03

  • AASHTO LRFD4 enhancement for the reinforced concrete beam module, B.04

Analysis

  • Automatic generation of beam member eccentricities for imported section or beam files in grillages

  • 3D Elements rendered view to enable structural integrity checking and visualisation of analysis models

  • Analysis model object browser

  • Railway traffic loads to Eurocode EN1991-2

  • Eurocode EN1991-2 Rail Load Optimisation, including fatigue and derailment

  • Highway and footbridge load optimisation for AUSTROADS '92 Bridge Design Code

  • Standard concrete and standard steel sections now directly available in analysis module

  • Design line translation and rotation