Design Codes

The particular design code you wish to use can be selected from the Design Codes list. These currently include British Standard, EuroCode and South African codes. By selecting a particular code, the load combinations will be set up using this code’s load factors and combinations. Other criteria specific to the chosen code will be available in the analysis and design modules. You can switch between design codes whilst in the MasterFrame model to see what effect the different codes will have on your frame.

If you are using the EuroCode, you can also switch between National Annexes. There is a default NA and a UK NA built into the MasterSeries. You can add new or alter existing National Annexes in the Customisation area of MasterSeries.

Design Groups (Pro)

The Design Groups enables you to set up groups of members that will have the same design parameters. Therefore, they can be designed using the same data or section size common to all members in the group.

The groups screens all use common tools;

                    Allows you to add or remove items

                    Find groups

                    Add a new group

          Clear current group / clear all groups

          Delete current group / delete all groups