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    CHECKPOLEJanuary 13, 2025by Chris Hackney

    CHECKPOLE v11.0.0 released

    CHECKPOLE v11.0.0 brings broad additions across structure definitions, automated wind analysis coverage, and connection design.

    Anchor-bolt termination support, South African standards, ASCE 72-21 workflows, and expanded loading/design tools.

    New features and enhancements

    • STRUCTURE: Anchor Bolt terminations (CAGE, HOOK, STRAIGHT) can now be specified.
    • STRUCTURE: Significant reduction in complex arm rendering times.
    • SITE: Introduction of automated wind analysis to ASCE 72-21.
    • SITE: Introduction of automated wind analysis to SANS 10160-3 (South Africa).
    • SITE: Introduction of automated wind analysis to SANS 10225 (South Africa).
    • SITE: Improved Velocity Pressure Exposure Coefficient (Kz) detection to LRFD LTS-1, NSCP 2015, TIA-222-H and TIA-222-I.
    • SITE: Adjust topography factors by dragging the crest and base points.
    • SITE: Copy topography profiles to the clipboard.
    • SITE: Improved Topographic Multiplier (Mt) detection to AS/NZS 1170.2-2011 and AS/NZS 1170.2-2021.
    • SITE: Improved Orography Factor (co) detection to EN 1991-1-4.
    • SITE: Improved Topography Factor (f) detection to EN 40.
    • SITE: Improved Topographic Factor (Kzt) detection to LRFD LTS-1, NSCP 2015, TIA-222-H and TIA-222-I.
    • SITE: Help improve terrain detection by rating machine-learning detection results.
    • LOADING: Introduction of point forces and point moments about local shaft and arm axes.
    • DESIGN: Introduction of steel shaft design to ASCE 72-21.
    • DESIGN: Introduction of steel shaft design to SANS 10225.
    • DESIGN: Introduction of steel connection design to ASCE 72-21.
    • DESIGN: Introduction of steel connection design to SANS 10225.