Advancements in finite-element analysis and structural design for CO2 efficient concrete structures

Take your concrete design to the next level by implementing modern and easy-to-use non-linear plastic analysis methods and learn how to handle the most common pitfalls for concrete design with the goal of material efficient structures.

As engineers it is our job to interpret real world behaviour into a simplified model. Considering effects like cracking, plastic redistribution, creep, and shrinkage can be difficult at times which often leads to over-simplifications which in turn leads to over designed structures.

Join us in this technical presentation of the new non-linear plastic material model for reinforced concrete in FEM-Design to better model a realistic behaviour. This will in most cases will give you a much higher load bearing capacity which in turn will enable you to utilize the reinforced concrete in a more efficient manner and reduce CO2 emissions.

We will also address common pitfalls and how to model different situations such as global stability checks, load takedowns and design calculations for concrete structures.

Agenda:

• Introduction
• Model simplifications for realistic behaviour
• Non-linear plastic shell theory
• Practical application
• Key aspects for concrete design in FEA
• CO2 calculation and optimization

Workshop Details:
Date: 24 September 2024
Time: 09:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Language: English
Location: The Institution of Structural Engineers, 47-58 Bastwick Street, London, EC1V 3PS View on Google Maps

Please note that this is a live event and will not be available online.

As a FEM-Design user, you’re in good hands. Discover others’ opinions.

“FEM-Design is a tool that can be used very easily and I learned it quite fast. And I’m still learning it because it evolves faster than I can learn. I use FEM-Design for global calculations and element calculations, together with other software, such as Frame Analysis and PRE-Stress when I need to design pre-stressed slabs.”

Sorin Vasile, Team Leader of Global Calculation Team at Consolis

“I make global structural models in FEM-Design and also calculate everything from the global things to the smallest details. We used to have different finite element software, but we wanted something more powerful where you can not only get the forces but also calculate the members. The most popular finite element software in Scandinavia is FEM-Design and that’s how we came to know it. It had many features that our previous software didn’t have and so we just tried it for a big project, and we were amazed by how easy it is to use.”

Viktors Magone, Structural Engineer at UPB

Isak Björhag
Business Development Manager – UK & Ireland
Phone: +46 768 72 81 63
Email: isak.bjorhag@strusoft.com

Isak Björhag works as Business Development Manager for new markets. Isak has many years of experience both with hands on practical engineering and working with our customers helping them to succeed with our structural engineering software. This can be achieved through specific training, presentations or hands on demonstrations for specific cases. Please feel free to contact Isak if you are interested in a demo or want to expand your knowledge in our structural software.