Oasys Alp Change Log

Contents

• Alp 20.0 (external release 08 July 2022)
  • New Features
  • Fixes
• Alp 19.4 (external release 17 December 2019)
  • New Features
  • Fixes
• Alp 19.3 (external release 10 March 2017)
  • New Features
  • Minor Enhancements
  • Fixes
• Alp 19.2 (released 10 June 2013)
  • New Features
  • Fixes
• Alp 19.1 (released 20 October 2010)
  • New Features
  • Minor Enhancements
  • Fixes
• Alp 19.0 (released 11 August 2009)
  • New Features
  • Fixes
• Alp 18.2 Build 1 (released 18 April 2007)
  • New Features
  • Fixes
• Geo 18.1 Build 5 (released 22 May 2006)
  • New Features
  • Fixes
• Outstanding Bugs

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Alp 20.0: New Features

• Use Tabbed Document Views.
  [GE-737](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 1).
• Add different themes.
  [GE-738](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 1).
• New Ribbon Interface with Dockable Panes.
  [GE-870](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 1).
• COM functions for exposing soil pressure exposed.
  [GE-1995](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6).

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Alp 20.0: Fixes

• COM funciton AddNodeLoadDisp(...) does not work correctly for level based input files.
  [GE-625](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• When exporting files in JSON format, the depth and EI information is not printed.
  [GE-834](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• Update Help Manual with Ribbon related changes.
  [GE-896](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• Pile toe being assigned incorrect section in Alp.
  [GE-944](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• Update the tutorial manual for Alp 20.0.
  [GE-957](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• When the user changes the visual 'Default Style', the action cannot be reversed in Build 1.
  [GE-969](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• Create tutorial videos for Alp 20.0.
  [GE-978](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• When saving a model, the file extension (.alw) is not saved in Build 1.
  [GE-982](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• Oasys UserVoice redirects to wrong online address.
  [GE-984](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• Adding 5 plots to graphical output, shows 4 value scales in HRZ axis.
  [GE-985](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• Check/Validate step-by-step example within Help PDF.
  [GE-995](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• Partial Factors text output in the Output Explorer shows nothing.
  [GE-997](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• Restraints are not shown properly in the Graphics view.
  [GE-1004](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• Graphics view is not updated after the analysis.
  [GE-1005](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 2)
• In Alp 19.4 an error dialogue appears when a cell value is not entered in the Soil Data table
  [GE-566](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• No entry tab for "Checker" and "Data Checked".
  [GE-696](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• A warning should be provided if there is no convergence.
  [GE-700](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• Titles and Units panes should be non-editable when there are results.
  [GE-817](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• In Build 2, when user cancels the Project Wizard before finishing, Alp shuts down.
  [GE-970](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• In Build 2, when clicking a ribbon option with no loaded files, Alp shuts down.
  [GE-1002](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• Convergence Data pane to be renamed as Convergence Control.
  [GE-1058](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• After changing the input type from by Node to by level, Node Levels table doesn’t get updated (generation of nodes doesn’t take place).
  [GE-1114](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• Number of nodes generated is greater than the user specified "Max nodes" value.
  [GE-1119](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• "Pile not continuous" error message is incomplete. It should be more descriptive.
  [GE-1168](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• "Edit Date" in the New Model Wizard seems to be editable. This should not be the case.
  [GE-1182](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• Build 2 uses old icon in the start menu.
  [GE-1183](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• Titles and Units property panes take long time to open in Build 2.
  [GE-1184](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• Some buttons appear permanently "clicked" even if no information has been introduced yet in the model.
  [GE-1186](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• "Pressure Envelope" should be renamed to "Envelope".
  [GE-1187](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• Make sure that there is a default theme (Windows 7) selected in Alp.
  [GE-1221](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• In Build 2, Section Wizard does not show up in the Section Properties table view.
  [GE-1255](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• Icon for Graphical output on the Ribbon should be the same for all Geo applications.
  [GE-1287](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• Wrong images on the Ribbon for various items in Build 2.
  [GE-1293](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• Version numbers of dlls of 20.0 Build 2 are older than those of 19.4.
  [GE-1413](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 3)
• Clicking 'More Commands..' in the Quick Access Toolbar throws an error message.
  [GE-814](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 4)
• No pdf manual in the Docs folder.
  [GE-1447](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 4)
• Alp 20.0 is not visible in the Start menu.
  [GE-1453](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 4)
• Error reading the Modification factor module.
  [GE-1456](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 4)
• File is not saved in correct format in JSON.
  [GE-1458](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 4)
• COM feature for Modification factors is missing.
  [GE-1459](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 4)
• Modification factors not printed in the Tabular Output.
  [GE-1484](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 4)
• Opening JSON files created using COM crashes the program.
  [GE-1487](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 5)
• Export COM functions don't work.
  [GE-1495](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 5)
• COM allows to change use SetNodeSection() even for Level based input.
  [GE-1506](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 5)
• COM - For Levels based input, the user cannot edit the Pile properties table.
  [GE-1507](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 5)
• No option in Alp COM to set applied loads for a level based input.
  [GE-1509](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 5)
• COM function AddNodeLoadDisp does not work correctly.
  [GE-1513](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 5)
• JSON file analysed using the COM, when opened in the application, causes the application to crash.
  [GE-1517](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 5)
• Export functionality is missing in Alp.
  [GE-1574](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 5)
• Property pane issue of panes not closing automatically when closed via File menu fixed.
  [GE-912](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6)
• Calculated effective width shown correctly in the UI in case of circular hollow section piles.
  [GE-1550](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6)
• Checkbox added in new model wizard to grey out groundwater inputs in case of no growndwater.
  [GE-1351](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6).
• Convergence issue in till specified tolerance limit fixed.
  [GE-1491](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6).
• Issue with faliure to invert stiffness matrix in some cased fixed.
  [GE-1562](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6).
• Alp external installer logo printing issue.
  [GE-1635](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6)
• Export functionality for graphical output fixed.
  [GE-1641](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6)
• File crash issue on printing Pile section in peculiar cases fixed.
  [GE-1694](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6)
• Issue with calculation termination in case large files fixed.
  [GE-1725](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6)
• Export CSV COM function fixed.
  [GE-1995](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6)
• The PrintGraphical(...) COM function fixed.
  [GE-1996](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6)
• Update Alp installer pipeline to use automatic version numbering.
  [GE-2015](Released in Alp 20.0 Build 6)

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Alp 19.4: New Features

• Allow specification of increasing E with depth
  
• Pushover analysis is now included
  
• "P" modification factors added
  
• Additional COM functions to obtain the maximum bending moment and shear force down the pile
  
• Section object revised for generated sections, and specification simplified
  
• Moment Curvature Curves: Add Moment vs curvature curves, which allows the user to model non-linear bending stiffness of the pile
  
• JSON file input/output added
  
• Adjustment to P-y curves for layered soil effects added
  

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Alp 19.4: Fixes

• COM : Bending Moment values to be reported correctly at nodes where rotational springs or applied moments are present
  [ALP-58](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 22)
• Concrete code not saved in new files
  [ALP-80](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 23)
• New variable loads get reset to permanent
  [ALP-82](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 23)
• Reinforcement edits not saved correctly in new files
  [ALP-85](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 23)
• Analysis type defaulting to Pushover and no check for pushover data
  [ALP-96](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 24)
• Program not accepting two different EI value sections
  [ALP-99](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 24)
• Program crashes on selecting Steel as material for pile
  [ALP-102](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 24)
• Issues with ALP JSON files
  [ALP-122](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 27)
• Issues with File -> SaveAs functionality in ALP
  [ALP-121](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 28)
• Alp crashes when opening some 19.3 files.
  [ALP-128](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 28)
• Sections data is being modified when opening files saved with Alp 19.3, in Alp 19.4.
  [GE-123](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 28)
• COM function ExportCSV not giving any results
  [GE-143](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 28)
• Alp crashes when closing reinforcement dialog.
  [GE-565](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 28)
• Company name and logo path are truncated when re-opening file.
  [GE-575](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 28)
• Adding COM functions for setting restraints in Alp 19.4
  [GE-580](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 28)
• Section reinforcement dialog does not save reinforcement data.
  [GE-587](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 29)
• ALP is slow to open a file from network and analyse it.
  [GE-621](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 29)
• Grid output view for Alp.
  [GE-128](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 30)
• COM function in ALP SetNodeLoadDisp not working.
  [GE-683](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 30)
• Issue with Save function in ALP com interface.
  [GE-687](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 30)
• Correct the syntax for filepath in sample file Alp_ComTest.py.
  [GE-671](Released in Alp 19.4 Build 30)

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Alp 19.3: New Features

• New method for external licensing (PP5) added. (Only externally released.)
  

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Alp 19.3: Minor Enhancements

• Additional functions added to COM interface to allow import of txt file and csv results export.
  [ALP-19](Added 25 Apr 2017; released in Alp 19.3 Build 2)
• Additional functions added to COM to allow setting of node levels and specified PY curves.
  [ALP-45](Added 23 Aug 2017; released in Alp 19.3 Build 7)
• Additional function added to COM to allow node deletion.
  [ALP-47](Added 20 Sep 2017; released in Alp 19.3 Build 8)
• Crash during analysis where restraint is above the top of the pile.
  [ALP-49](Added 20 Apr 2018; released in Alp 19.3 Build 9)
• Crash opening incomplete files through the COM interface.
  [ALP-54](Added 20 Apr 2018; released in Alp 19.3 Build 9)

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Alp 19.3: Fixes

• Corrected graphics crash if load specified above top node.
  [ALP-17](Fixed 10 March 2017; released in Alp 19.3 Build 1)
• Soil applied to bottom node not showing correctly in graphical output.
  [ALP-30](Fixed 7 Jun 2017; released in Alp 19.3 Build 5)

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Alp 19.2: New Features

• A partial factors dialog has been added allowing the user to apply standard and user specified partial factor sets to models.
  
• Alp has been amended to allow the user to input data by level, with the program generating a nodes based on the soil, load and restraint levels.
  
• A section wizard has been added to allow the user to specify pile dimensions and materials, and the wizard then calculates the relevant effective width and stiffness value.
  
• COM interface is now supported in Alp (additional functions added in build 15). The help file contains the list of COM interface functions available.
  

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Alp 19.2: Fixes

• Corrected reference for sand generated p-y curves.
  [NCR 7710](Fixed 10 June 2013; released in Alp 19.2 Build 1)
• Corrected titles and logo in print outs.
  [NCR 8194](Fixed 16 July 2013; released in Alp 19.2 Build 2)
• Installer corrected to remove file association with .pls files.
  [NCR 8192](Fixed 16 July 2013; released in Alp 19.2 Build 3)
• Crash when attempting to use node levels in input by level setting.
  [NCR 8162](Fixed 7 August 2013; released in Alp 19.2 Build 4)
• 'Old file' warning repeated even after saving old files with the current release.
  [NCR 8238](Fixed 7 August 2013; released in Alp 19.2 Build 4)
• Incorrect referencing of rebar.
  [NCR 8239](Fixed 7 August 2013; released in Alp 19.2 Build 4)
• Node level and pile property dialog bars not updating correctly. Note: these have now been removed.
  [NCR 8274](Fixed 7 August 2013; released in Alp 19.2 Build 4)
• Alp can crash when modifying new partial factor sets immediately after they have been added.
  [NCR 8325](Fixed 12 September 2013; released in Alp 19.2 Build 5)
• The wrong units sometimes used for section width and EI in the tabular output.
  [NCR 8361](Fixed 12 September 2013; released in Alp 19.2 Build 5)
• Potential for crash when opening files saved using certain builds of Alp 18.1.
  [NCR 8362](Fixed 12 September 2013; released in Alp 19.2 Build 5)
• Erroneous '0m' entry added to pile properties table when opening saved files.
  [NCR 8446](Fixed 16 October 2013; released in Alp 19.2 Build 6)
• Potential for erroneous error messages in general data dialog.
  [NCR 8717](Fixed 16 January 2014; released in Alp 19.2 Build 7)
• For specified P-y curves, the user should not be allowed to enter non-zero values for P1 and Y1.
  [NCR 8039](Fixed 12 May 2014; released in Alp 19.2 Build 8)
• For strong rock case of Generated P-y curve, the program does not model brittle fracture beyond the point of ultimate pressure.
  [NCR 8969](Fixed 12 May 2014; released in Alp 19.2 Build 8)
• Alp does not allow deleting an unused section.
  [NCR 8971](Fixed 12 May 2014; released in Alp 19.2 Build 8)
• Alp may give incorrect results when the top-most layer is weak rock and the Pile is protruding above it.
  [NCR 9128](Fixed 27 June 2014; released in Alp 19.2 Build 9)
• Alp should ensure layers are input in order of descending node level.
  [NCR 9139](Fixed 27 June 2014; released in Alp 19.2 Build 9)
• Check for soil boundary/fixed node clash not identifying and adjusting correctly for layers below ground level.
  [NCR 8772](Fixed 11 August 2014; released in Alp 19.2 Build 10)
• Occasional crash when opening files.
  [NCR 9531](Fixed 13 November 2014; released in Alp 19.2 Build 11)
• Arbitrary node limit (50) too few for many users.
  [NCR 9532](Fixed 13 November 2014; released in Alp 19.2 Build 11)
• Alp showing 'Oasys' logo even when user inputs link to own logo.
  [NCR 9586](Fixed 13 November 2014; released in Alp 19.2 Build 11)
• Alp not saving load type (i.e. permanent/variable and favourable/unfavourable).
  [NCR 9601](Fixed 13 November 2014; released in Alp 19.2 Build 11)
• Crash when changing section EI in isolated cases.
  [ALP-2](Fixed 20 May 2015; released in Alp 19.2 Build 12)
• Potential for program to open outside visible screen.
  [ALP-3](Fixed 20 May 2015; released in Alp 19.2 Build 12)
• Soils table not accepting phi = 0.01.
  [ALP-6](Fixed 25 Nov 2015; released in Alp 19.2 Build 14)
• Alp Build 12 opening in minimized state.
  [ALP-7](Fixed 25 Nov 2015; released in Alp 19.2 Build 14)
• The maximum number of nodes was not being saved and reverted to default each time a file is opened.
  [ALP-7](Fixed 14 Mar 2016; released in Alp 19.2 Build 15)
• The tabular results view should show the level that loads are applied when using the 'input by level' mode, but is instead showing the node number.
  [ALP-7](Fixed 14 Mar 2016; released in Alp 19.2 Build 15)
• Error in graphical output where (applied bending moment) = -(applied load) on top node.
  [ALP-10](Fixed 15 Jul 2016; released in Alp 19.2 Build 21)
• Program may erroneously prevent entires in the Pile Properties table from being deleted.
  [ALP-11](Fixed 15 Jul 2016; released in Alp 19.2 Build 21)
• Soils set at levels below the pile toe are erroneously applied to the bottom node.
  [ALP-13](Fixed 15 Jul 2016; released in Alp 19.2 Build 21)
• COM function SetNodeLoadAndType incorrectly setting load type.
  [ALP-14](Fixed 22 Jul 2016; released in Alp 19.2 Build 22)

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Alp 19.1: New Features

• Alp supports weak and strong rocks for the case of Generated P-y curves.
  
• The two choices of Generated P-y curves of sand can now be selected from the Soil Data table directly.
  

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Alp 19.1: Minor Enhancements

• Alp now outputs nodal rotations in the Incremental Output table and, in the graphical view.
  [ME4366](Added 10 Feb 2010; released in Alp 19.1 Build 2)
• Appropriate warnings and errors should be displayed in the Pre-Analysis check dialog when a node referred in the soil data table is deleted.
  [ME5273](Added 20 October 2010; released in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 5)
• Incorporated revised security library (external build only) in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 9.
  

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Alp 19.1: Fixes

• Black lines along the bottom of the icons on the Alp toolbar.
  [NCR 4461](Fixed 10 February 2010; released in Alp 19.1 Build 2)
• "Specified P-y curves" input data should be printed in the tabular output.
  [NCR 4492](Fixed 15 February 2010; released in Alp 19.1 Build 2)
• Units are not displayed in "Problem range & snap interval" dialog.
  [NCR 4534](Fixed 26 February 2010; released in Alp 19.1 Build 2)
• In "NodeLevels" view the graphics is not properly shown if units are changed.
  [NCR 4543](Fixed 03 March 2010; released in Alp 19.1 Build 2)
• Snap interval value is not updated when the units are changed.
  [NCR 4544](Fixed 03 March 2010; released in Alp 19.1 Build 2)
• Graphs are not shown properly when the units are changed to kip-in.
  [NCR 4550](Fixed 04 March 2010; released in Alp 19.1 Build 2)
• Columns are not formatted properly when results are exported to CSV.
  [NCR 4694](Fixed 10 August 2010; released in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 4)
• The tabular output may be misaligned at duplicate rows where restraints or loads are applied.
  [NCR 5027](Fixed 10 August 2010; released in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 4)
• Alp crashes on exit in Windows Vista and Windows 7.
  [NCR 5028](Fixed 10 August 2010; released in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 4)
• Alp crashes upon analysis if a displacement is applied to a non-existent node.
  [NCR 5113](Fixed 20 October 2010; released in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 5)
• Graphics toolbar is incorrect in Alp.
  [NCR 5251](Fixed 20 October 2010; released in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 5)
• Soil Properties table in the output of "Generated P-y curves" type model does not contain the Node column.
  [NCR 5268](Fixed 20 October 2010; released in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 5)
• Alp may crash on analysing a problem using Specified PY curves.
  [NCR 6144](Fixed 15 June 2011; released in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 7)
• Alp crashes if a file with non-existent node number in 'Soils Data' table is analysed.
  [NCR 6173](Fixed 06 November 2012; released in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 10)
• In 'Generated P-y curves - Stiff Clay' section of the help manual, curve for static loading and tables for cyclic loading are incorrect.
  [NCR 6968](Fixed 07 November 2012; released in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 10)
• For 'Generated P-y curves' case, soil is reaching its passive limit even for small deflections..
  [NCR 7568](Fixed 06 November 2012; released in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 10)
• The ultimate resistance equation for 'Sand - API RP2A 18th Edition - Shallow depths' in the help file is incorrect.
  [NCR 7681](Fixed 17 December 2012; released in Alp 19.1 SP1 Build 10)

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Alp 19.0: New Features

• Added New Model Wizard to create alp model with minimum input data.
  
• Added new Preference dialog, Units dialog, Startup dialog and Help menu.
  

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Alp 19.0: Fixes

• Scaling on graphical output envelope view not correct.
  [NCR 3365](Fixed 10 August 2009; released in Alp 19.0 Build 0)
• Pile geometry data and soil displacement data are not printed in the tabular output.
  [NCR 3394](Fixed 10 August 2009; released in Alp 19.0 Build 0)
• The Unit of young's modulus is taken as unit of pressure in reality it should be unit of stress. and the label of the headers not showing superscripts.
  [NCR 3513](Fixed 10 August 2009; released in Alp 19.0 Build 0)
• Fixed a crash due to migration to VS2005.
  [NCR 3553](Fixed 10 August 2009; released in Alp 19.0 Build 0)
• Not showing the 8th soil layer when migrated to VS2005.
  [NCR 3534](Fixed 24 August 2009; released in Alp 19.0 Build 1)
• Improper conversion of units of EI, soil density in soil table.
  [NCR 3867](Fixed 24 August 2009; released in Alp 19.0 Build 1)
• Improper conversion of unit of water density in water table.
  [NCR 3867](Fixed 29 September 2009; released in Alp 19.0 Build 3)
• "Begin new files using the New Model Wizard" option is missing in the preferences dialog.
  [NCR 3884](Fixed 27 August 2009; released in Alp 19.0 Build 3)
• Improper error messages are displayed for some cases of unsuccessful analysis.
  [NCR 4093](Fixed 19 October 2009; released in Alp 19.0 Build 3)
• If Elastic-Plastic soils are chosen, then the Soils Table View is reluctant to copy and paste rows of data.
  [NCR 4100](Fixed 09 October 2009; released in Alp 19.0 Build 3)
• Wizard option missing for the Tabular Output.
  [NCR 4125](Fixed 16 October 2009; released in Alp 19.0 Build 3)

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Alp 18.2 Build 1: New Features

• A 'Gateway' window has been implemented to provide easy access to input data, tabular data and graphical views.
  (Released in Release 1)
• The Alp Toolbar has been implemented to provide easy access to the most frequently used views and commands.
  (Released in Release 1)
• The menu structure has been re-arranged to provide a separate 'Graphics' menu to access settings for the Graphical Output view.
  (Released in Release 1)
• The values of Kq and Kc can now be calculated at each node depending apon angle of friction at that node level using Brinch Hansen (1961)
  (Released in Release 2)

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Alp 18.2 Build 1: Fixes

• Show applied loads and moment in graphical output and input.
  [NCR 1634](Fixed 6 July 2007; released in Release 2)
• Problem with units of Bending moments in extreme results for change of units.
  [NCR 1641](Fixed 6 July 2007; released in Release 2)
• Alp may give the error message "An invalid argument was encountered" during analysis if specified or generated P-Y curves are chosen.
  [NCR1805](Fixed 1 August 2007; released in Release 3)
• Alp crashes if the program is opened with the Gateway closed, and an additional row is added to a table of data.
  [NCR2034](Fixed 21 September 2007; released in Release 4)
• Though kq and kc can now be calculated by the program from phi and c, the calculated values are not visible to the user.
  [NCR2200](Fixed 17 December 2007; released in Release 5)
• The "Specified P-Y Curves" Table View converts P values incorrectly when storing the values in SI units. Results are affected.
  [NCR2331](Fixed 13 December 2007; released in Release 5)
• Negative rotational restraints are allowed but should be prohibited.
  [NCR2587](Fixed 13 March 2008; released in Release 6)
• Negative lateral stiffnesses are allowed but should be prohibited.
  [NCR2607](Fixed 19 March 2008; released in Release 7)
• The "API RP2A 21st Edition (2000)" section of the "Generated P-Y Curves" page of the program's help incorrectly gives units of P as kPa. They should be kN/m.
  [NCR3147](Fixed 7 October 2008; released in Release 9)
• The Output View is not updated when the Soil Model data of the 'General Data' dialog is changed.
  [NCR2125](Fixed 11 November 2008; released in Release 9)
• When using API RP2A 21st Edition the 'k' value (initial modulus of subgrade reaction) for sand below the water table may be incorrect.
  [NCR3212](Fixed 10 November 2008; released in Release 9)
• Models with API RP2A sands with angles of internal friction of less than 20 degrees or more than 40 degrees might more appropriately be prohibited from analysis, rather than a warning only being issued. Angles of 20 to 29 degrees could have their 'k' values set to that of a 29 degree sand (with an appropriate warning).
  [NCR3213](Fixed 10 November 2008; released in Release 9)
• Coefficients k₀ and k₁ are not valid if API 21st Edition is chosen with sand. Those values should not be invited from the user in the Table View or reported in the Output View.
  [NCR3214](Fixed 10 November 2008; released in Release 9)
• An error message "An invalid argument was encountered", and a frozen, incomplete Output View, results from the Soil Model being changed to "Elastic- Plastic" while there is no soil data, and the Output View then opened.
  [NCR3217](Fixed 11 November 2008; released in Release 9)

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Geo 18.1 Build 5: New Features

• Data files may now be emailed directly from the program's interface via the 'File' menu.
• The text output of the results view has been improved. It may now be exported to a range of file formats via the 'File' menu.
• Standard sets of units (SI, kN-m, kip-ft and kip-in) may be selected via the Units and Preferences dialog.
• So as to help users to ensure that they are running the latest software a new version checking system has been implemented. This compares each executable file installed locally with the set that Oasys identifies as being the 'current' version. (The comparison is carried out locally; no data is transmitted to Oasys.) Executables for which updates are available are highlighted. Updates may then be downloaded from the Program's Downloads page on the Internet. This system enables rapid delivery of bug fixes and, occasionally, minor enhancements.
• The P-Y curve model for sand, that is specified in the American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 2A, 21st Edition (2000), has been implemented as a beta feature.

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Geo 18.1 Build 5: Fixes

• The units displayed in the Convergence Data dialog are not updated as the user's preferred units are changed.
  [NCR 2] (Fixed 17 May 2006)

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Outstanding Bugs

• Alp crashes if the user attempts to modify a new partial factor set immediately after adding it. This crash can be avoided by clicking on 'Apply' after the new partial factor set has been created, and then re-entering the dialog to modify.
  [NCR8325]

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