MIDAS Gen 2026 V1.1: General Structural Analysis & Design Software
MIDAS Gen 2026 V1.1 is the latest version of MIDAS IT’s general-purpose finite element analysis software for high-rise buildings, long-span structures, and complex structural systems. Released November 27, 2025, this update introduces the new Chinese cold-formed steel code, floor vibration comfort analysis, AISC 360-22 support, and multiple international code updates .
Key New Features in Version 2026 V1.1
Code & Design Standard Updates
| Standard | Update |
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| Cold-Formed Steel GB/T 50018-2025 | Fully implemented Chinese standard, replacing 2002 version |
| AISC 360-22 | New US steel design standard support |
| Floor Vibration JGJ/T 441-2019 | New building floor vibration comfort analysis |
| Shell Design | 6 new shell design codes added |
| Thailand Code (2021) | New Thailand load combination support |
| EC8-3 | Improved Eurocode 8-3 seismic design |
Database & Section Updates
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Cold-Formed Steel Sections: NB/T 10115-2018 Chinese standard
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Steel Sections: Updated to CNS 2020 Taiwan standard; UNI sections added
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Aluminum Database: EN 2023 European standard
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Timber Database: EN 338 European standard
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Rebar Database: Turkish standard (TS) rebar diameters added
