Although tubular structures are widely used in structures nowadays, their joints are often not covered by design codes and guides, especially when it comes to multiplanar joints. Additionally to standard tubular joints, the latest years a novel joint configuration called bird-beak was proposed – since researchers have found that member orientation had a deep influence on resistance of joints.
Loads can be imported from FEA exported project to the CAD exported project. Both projects will be linked forever… Just wait for the version 9.1.
We implemented the new Project Viewer for our cloud service, let’s check it out!
Use of topology optimization in concrete reinforcement design? Sure, let’s make the reinforcement design more effective…
For years, we have been researching new ways how to reinforce and code-check concrete details of all topologies and loading. In 2016, we partnered up with one of the top technical university worldwide – ETH Zurich – to create IDEA StatiCa Detail, a revolutionary tool for concrete design with unique solver, material models, GUI and output report.
In order to obtain realistic results in IDEA StatiCa Detail, tension stiffening is accounted using the Tension Chord Model, which is also used for calculating the crack widths (using effective concrete areas compatible with code requirements). The figure below summarises the basic assumptions, including the stress-strain relationships of concrete and reinforcement.
Find out more: Structural Concrete Design in the 21st Century: Are Limit Analysis Methods Obsolete?
There are two possible cases for input:
Reinforced cross-section
Staged or prestressed cross-sections
To read the full explanation, go to our FAQs in Resource Center.
IDEA StatiCa is bringing a whole new level of flexibility to the structural engineers, allowing them to unleash their creativity and go beyond the limits of conventional steel connection design software.
Download this and other user projects of concrete details in our Resource Center!
Modelled, analyzed and checked in IDEA StatiCa Detail.
We created the Online project viewer for exploring and sharing the IDEA StatiCa Connection projects.
It offers a bill of material, bill of components, 3D DWG export and much more. It’s for free and accessible online from everywhere. Let’s check it out…
