Tuesday 31 May 2016

Advance Steel 2017 Released

Autodesk has recently released the latest 2017 version of Advance Steel, their flagship Structural Modelling and Detailing solution, based on AutoCAD. Customers that are current with Subscription/Maintenance can access this latest version from their Autodesk Account.



Some of the new features include updated modelling and connection tools, enhancements to Documentation Bill of Material Templates and improved integration with other solutions.

For more information, see the link below.

Whats New in Advance Steel Premium 2017

Should you require any further information, please contact nmichel@chempute.com



Monday 9 May 2016

Advance Steel Technical Checking Tolerances

Along with a Clash Check utility, Advance Steel Premium has an additional model validation tool that allows users to check if Bolts/Holes are too close to an objects edge or too close to each other. This assists the User in avoiding Tearout Stress later on site.


These minimum and maximum distances can often be slightly different from country to country and can even very from project to project as well. Advance Steel allows Users to completely control the tolerances for Technical Checking, ensuring that this utility validates the model as per a User's company preference.

The following tolerances can be configured for the Technical Checking utility:

  • Edge Distances in X Orientation.
  • Edge Distances in Y Orientation.
  • Maximum Edge Distance for Holes.
  • Maximum Intermediate Distance for Holes.
  • Minimum Edge Distance Factor for Holes.
  • Minimum Intermediate Distance Factor for Holes.
  • Maximum Edge Distance for Holes.
  • Minimum Edge Distance Factor for Holes.

Please follow the link below to download a PDF Tutorial on how to configure these tolerances in Management Tools


Should you require any further information please contact nmichel@chempute.com



Monday 2 May 2016

CAESAR II Advanced Statics Pipe Stress Analysis Training Course

Chempute Software is hosting a CAESAR II Advanced Statics Pipe Stress Analysis Training Course that addresses Advanced Statics and Dynamic Analysis topics



Previous experience in Pipe Stress Analysis, plus experience in using CAESAR, or attendance of the Basic Statics Analysis Course is required. Persons attending the training should expect to leave the course with an advanced working knowledge of CAESAR II, and pipe flexibility analysis.

Course Name:         CAESAR II – Pipe Stress Analysis - Advanced Statics

Duration:                 5-days

CPD Points :           5 (Course Accreditation No: SAIMechE 0786-10/17)

Dates:                     16-20 May, 2016

Course Times:         8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m.

Location:                 Chempute Software, Unit G14, Pinewood Square, Pinewood Office                                                   Park, 33 Riley Road, Woodmead, Sandton

Trainer:                   Alan Stewart

Should you be interested in attending, please follow the link below to register.

Caesar II Advanced Statics Registration Form