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Computes the three-dimensional axial load-versus-biaxial moment capacity curve of reinforced and prestressed concrete sections. Solid and hollow sections with reinforcing bars or prestressing strands of any configuration can be quickly analyzed. Capacity curves of different sections may be graphically compared. The section adequacy to carry axial loads and biaxial bending moments is also checked. PvsM image
 Key Features:
 
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 Design Code:
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 Units:
  - ACI 318-02
- ACI 318-99
- IBC 2000
 - AASHTO 98
- BS 8110 97		   - English
- Metric
arrow Solution Options:  
  - Control number of points on the capacity curve.
- Modify strength reduction factors.
- Compute capacity curve.
- Compute key points on capacity curve.		  
     
arrow Section:  
  - Solid or hollow sections.
- Hollow sections may have up to four openings.
- Shape of section outline and openings may be:
Use common built-in shapes for
quick and easy input.
Built-in section shapes. Click to enlarge.
    - Rectangular
- Round
- Elongated
- Polygon
- H-shaped 		- T-shaped
- L-shaped
- Plus
- H-shaped
- U-shaped
 - Z-shaped
- I-shaped
- C-shaped
- User (generic)
... and many more !  
  - Rotate section outline and openings.
Handles complex sections
with multiple openings...
arrow Reinforcement:

example section 1
  - Up to 1,000 reinforcing bars/ prestressing strands.
- Quick input using common placement patterns: Line, rectangle, Circle, Arc, and Trace.
   
arrow Material Properties:

example section 3

example section 2
  - Concrete: compressive strength.
- Mild steel: yield strength and modulus of elasticity.
- Prestressed steel: tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, effective stress, fully or partially developed strands.
- US, Canadian, European, Japanese and British bars.
- 7-wire prestressing strands.
    (Click to enlarge)
arrow Factored Loads: (optional)
Mx-My curve contour view. Click to enlarge.
  - Axial load, Pu
- Bending moment, Mux
- Bending moment, Muy
 

 
arrow Graphics and Output:

 
  - Scaled graphical view of the cross-section and reinforcement.
Section view with reinforcement. Click to enlarge.
  - Two simultaneous dynamic views of the capacity curve.
  - Normal (90 deg) or extended (180 deg) view of the P-M curve.
  - Single or contour View of the Mx-My curve.
  - Drag the mouse to change the angle at which P-M curve is viewed and the axial load at which Mx-My curve is viewed.
  - Input loads are displayed on capacity curve.
  - Capacity curve data points (P, Mx, My, and neutral axis depth) in text format.
  - Compare curves of up to four different sections by superimposing on the same view.
   
arrow General Features:
(Click to enlarge)
  - Work with multiple data files simultaneously.
  - User-defined default input data.
  - User-defined color settings.
  - Ability to enter formulas in all edit boxes.
  - Copy text and graphics to the Windows clipboard.
  - Input Wizard to simplify the input process.
  - On-line help access from any dialog box.
  - Electronic user's manual including verification problems.
  - User-friendly interface.
  - Link to Render to view the capacity curve in 3D.
   
 System Requirements:
 

PvsM is a Win32 application.
It is designed to run under Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.
 Price (per license): Order...
  First license $ 495
  2 - 5 licenses
$ 295
  6 or more licenses
$ 180
  Download a fully-functional evaluation version!
   
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