CASA Space Frame 3D vs Heat Engineer

Structural / Civil Engineering App for static & dynamic elastic analysis of general 3D space-frames. With CASA SF-3D an engineer can create 3D structural models of space-frames and obtain both the numerical results and graphical representation of the deflections, forces, natural frequencies, and mode shapes. There is an emphasis on quick and precise modelling with graphical interaction. Results are graphically interactive with a sliding readout of numerical results at any point along a member. More information about this App can be found in its integrated help and on our website. The App also contains "Replay Demonstrations" which describe and enact its use. === This App includes the following features: * Linear static analysis. * P-Delta non-linear static analysis. * Natural mode dynamic analysis. * Footfall dynamic analysis. * Sway-cases. * Geometry groups: - Include or exclude geometry from the analysis. - Groups can be combined into supergroups. * Multi-copying for rapid generation of regular geometry. * Rotation and reflection of geometry. * Solid rendering of geometry: - Member cross-sections drawn to scale. - Colour-coded by groups. * Viewpoint memories: - Store and recall for quick navigation. * Members can be oriented to a third node. * Gravity (self-weight) loading. * Factored load-case combinations. * Rubber-band box for large-area selection. === General Technical Features === * Automatic analysis. * Integrated extensive section library: - British, European, American, Canadian, Australian, South African, Japanese, Russian. - See our website for the range of shapes. * Integrated section generator for common shapes: - Open: I/H, channel, zed, angle, tee. - Hollow: Oval, Rectangular. - Solid: Oval, Rectangular. - Calculates: Area, Inertia, Torsional constant, Elastic moduli, mass. * Integrated material library: - Steel, Aluminium, Concrete, Timber, Glass. - User materials can be added. * Member ends can be rigid or pinned. * Loads applied as point, couple, trapezoid. * Multiple load-cases. * Statics results include: - Reactions, deflections, bending moments, shear forces, bending stress. - Points of interest. - Results given all along members. * Dynamic analysis considers self weight plus additional mass-cases. * Dynamic results include:   - Resonant frequencies   - Undamped oscillation mode shapes * Footfall results include: - Response factors. - Critical frequencies. - Both impulse and resonant responses. === General User Interface Features === * Universal App - for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. * Metric & imperial units. * Four simple interactive screens: - Geometry, Loading, Results: for interacting with the model. - Utilities: Supplementary functions (see below). * Easy modelling: - Tap to select; tap to edit. - Move and copy geometry. - Slide nodes along members. - Change member spans. - Split members. - Replicate loading across members. * Graphical drag-and-tap controls: - Rotate, pan, zoom the view with simple gestures. - Drag nodes for positions. - Drag loads for positions and magnitudes. - Drag marker along member to read off results values. - Tap on Points of Interest for important results.  - Select nodes to measure distances, angles, and areas between them. * Numeric entry available: - Double-tap on a datum to enter its numerical value. - Includes a convenient built-in calculator. * Straightforward section library: - Pick from country, shape, and size. - View diagram and properties. - For custom shapes, double-tap on dimensions to edit. - Axes can be rotated by 90 degrees. * Report generation: - Configurable content. - Graphical layout. - On-screen preview. - Export PDF by e-mail. - AirPrint. - CSV export of numerical data. * Supplementary functions: - Document titles. - Choice of unit system (UK/EU Metric, US Imperial). - On-line help. - Load, save, and export models.

Heat Engineer has been designed to help heating engineers and surveyors gather information about a property for the installation of a heating system. The options available for heat loss reports are renewable technologies such as Air Source Heat Pumps, Ground Source Heat Pumps, Biomass or conventional fossil fuels. Please visit our website to create an account and watch our training videos. www.heat-engineer.com Heat Engineer Software Ltd is an Industrial Associate Supporter of the Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering. ----Heat Engineer has three functions ---- 1 - Heat Loss survey, designed to meet BS EN 12831, CIBSE Domestic Heating Design Guide and MCS standards. When the survey is completed you can send it to your account at www.heat-engineer.com 2 - MCS 020 Planning Standards, sound assessment for Air Source Heat Pumps. 3 - A quick heat loss estimator tool. -----Important useful feature---- Every entry made is automatically saved in the app’s history so you can revisit any time to amend either your sound assessment or heat loss survey. For MCS 020 Sound assessments this is particularly useful if you don’t know the sound power decibel rating whilst on site and haven’t yet decided which manufacturer to use. You can use the app on site to record data you have and revisit your history to update the project once you’re back in the office. We now have a LiDAR feature. 1----Heat Loss Survey---- Complete a site survey for a room by room heat loss calculation. The parameters within this app are detailed so calculations can be carried out following the domestic heating design guide and requirements to meet MCS standards. This tool is for collecting details of a property so you can then send it to an online Heat Engineer account. If you are a Heat Engineer account holder at www.heat-engineer.com then you can review your survey and produce a detailed heat loss report. Take photos for each room and installation locations. • Pre-populated drop down lists for room names and options to add custom names. • Pre-populated drop down lists and options to add custom description and U values for all building materials, walls, floors, windows, doors, ceilings and roof. • For ‘complex rooms’, rooms with lofted/vaulted ceilings and roof an option to select which image profile, so measurement and wall types can quickly be entered. • Current Emitter selection, quickly select the radiator profile image from our list and enter the height and length. Heat Engineer online www.heat-engineer.com will calculate the output based on the designed flow temperature in the final report. • Send completed survey to a Heat Engineer account online at www.Heat-Engineer.com • Surveys submitted for the heat loss calculation the ‘internal room design temperatures’ and ‘air changes per hour ‘will be based on the room name and age of the room. Energy kWh demand and running costs is calculated using degree day data. Fuel comparisons are also available. 2----MCS 020 Planning Standards, sound assessment for Air Source Heat Pumps- To ensure a proposed Air Source Heat Pump installation is a ‘permitted development’ for sound conditions use this app if you’re an MCS installer for the handover pack. • Enter any manufacturer and model name • Enter the A weighted sound power (dB) level for the chosen model (you can change this information in the history when you decide which model you want to install) • Enter a description of assessment position • Take and add a photo of the assessment position for your final PDF report • A clear indication of assessment results • Send a two page PDF report of the completed MCS 020 assessment to your office via email 3----Heat Loss Estimator---- This heat loss estimator tool has been designed to provide heating estimations on Power kW and Energy kWh demands for domestic and commercial properties. The tool provides approximations to aid the quotation / tendering process before a project is accepted.