Corus Release SIDS 2.0
Corus are pleased to announce the release of SIDS 2.0. Developed by SCI, the new software provides significant enhancements over the SIDS 1.2, including:
The new Design Expert simplifies the design process by allowing users to create optimised beam designs based purely on general arrangement and loading data. Utilising an expert knowledge database, the design may be optimised on minimum depth or minimum weight criteria. The designer is then presented with a set of design schemes which satisfy the chosen criteria. A single scheme may then be selected, reviewed and manually adjusted, as necessary.
SIDS 2.0 now provides the complete ‘Slim Floor’ design package by incorporating deep deck (SD 225 and CF210) analysis and design functionality. The complete floor plate of beam and slab can therefore be defined and checked in a single operation for the first time.
Since edge beams are frequently subject to torsional moments it is often desirable to use rectangular hollow sections (RHS Slimflor) in these situations. Design of these beams is now possible within SIDS, superseding and replacing the RHS Slimflor software which is now withdrawn.
The new roll-forward and roll-back functionality allows the designer to move between the current and immediately previous designs so that the effect of design changes can be assessed without losing the previous input data.
In summary SIDS 2.0 now provides a comprehensive tool for the optimised design of Slim Floor solutions.
SIDS 2.0 is available from the Corus Construction Website at:
http://www.corusconstruction.com/en/reference/design_software/software_sci_sids
Existing users with an internet link will receive automatic notification or the availability of SIDS 2.0 and be offered an immediate download.
For further information, please contact:
Dave Rowbottom
Construction Development Manger, Corus Construction Services and Development
Dave.Rowbottom@corusgroup.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1724 402639
James Way
SCI Manager, Engineering Software
j.way@steel-sci.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1344 636526