VecTor5© Nonlinear Modeling Software for Concrete Plane Frames 

[Audio] VecTor5: Next-generation modeling Software for Concrete Plane Frames.

[Audio] Linear elastic methods provide simplicity at the expense of accuracy while nonlinear continuum methods require excessive time and effort. Vector5 is developed to combine the advantages of both methods..

[Audio] VecTor5 is a nonlinear modeling software developed specifically for concrete frames. It provides: a simple yet accurate modeling process, concrete-specific, default material models, and 25 years of proven track record. VecTor5 is a great addition to any consulting engineering office involved in frame analysis..

[Audio] Vector5 can perform static load analysis including dead, live, snow and wind loads. Dynamic load analysis capabilities include earthquakes, impacting masses, and blast explosions. Vector5 supports both pushover and time-history analyses..

[Audio] Pushover analysis provides crack patterns, widths, and rebar stresses at both the serviceability and ultimate limit states..

[Audio] Concrete stresses and internal force diagrams are also provided by the graphical user interface Janus..

[Audio] Dynamic response history analysis can run a pre-recorded or synthetic record and provide the complete response parameters throughout the duration of the event..

[Audio] Blast load analysis can be performed using any load-time history that defines the incoming blast wave..

[Audio] Impact load analysis can be performed by defining the impacting mass and impact velocity. Impact force-time history can also be used to define the load..

[Audio] Graphical user interface Janus displays the results, in detail, to help analyst understand the complete range of nonlinear behavior..

[Audio] Using VecTor5, you can discover the expected structural behavior, verify your design, analyze unusual systems, perform proof-of-concept analysis, and conduct performance-based design. You can also analyze existing structures and develop retrofit, rehabilitation, or upgrade solutions..

[Audio] VecTor5 uses a distributed-plasticity, layered section approach based on the Modified Compression Field Theory. M-C-F-T is a rational theory adopted by design codes worldwide. It uses a smeared, rotating crack model along with concrete specific material models. M-C-F-T has established a reputation for simulating difficult-to-capture shear failure modes..

[Audio] Unlike most other analysis software, Vector5 is developed only for concrete frames with many, concrete-specific material models. The most suited model options and parameters are pre-selected. This greatly simplifies the modeling process without compromising the analysis accuracy..

[Audio] Nonlinear concrete hysteresis model accounts for concrete cracking, tension stiffening, compression softening, and cyclic strength degradation. Confinement effects are automatically calculated based on the stirrup quantities defined for the cross section..

[Audio] Reinforcing steel hysteresis model includes yielding, strain hardening, and Bauschinger effects. Compression side of the response accounts for reinforcing buckling and associated strength loss..

[Audio] We can help you further explore how VecTor5 can advance your engineering work. Send us an email to schedule a virtual meeting..