Analysis and design of Arch Beam (Beams curved in elevation) in Staad Pro Connect edition.
I have to analyze and design a steel arch beam in Staad pro connect edition. I modelled a curved beam in elevation and applied all the loads on the beam that are to be transferred to the columns. The load pathway is working properly. However, when i look…
Basic Concepts on FE Modelling
Good day members.
Please, I need a help to understand these basic concepts regarding FEM. Almost when I read papers dealing with geotechnical modelling, I find the following terms related with FEM softwares/models:
Model validation
Model/Software…
FEM Modelling
Good day members. I have a doubt and I would like to have this solved.
So, what is the minimum distance between the model and the boundaries when modeling with any FEM software, do you have any referencethat may have some basic theories about this topic…
RAM Tilt-UP Module: FEM vs Simplified
Why does RAM tilt-up module give me a warning for "Minimum ratio, vertical reinforcing vs concrete..." when using the Finite Element (FEM) analysis method? However, when using the "Simplified" method, there are no warnings in design regarding minimum…
RM Bridge Analyzer: Properties: Cross Sections: FE Mesh
The RM Bridge Analyzer: Properties: Cross Sections: FE Mesh menu options displays elements and nodes of the Finite Element mesh of the cross-section. Each cross-section is subdivided into 9-noded Finite Elements. The mesh is used for calculating the cross…
How to define composite section plate properties and evaluate tunnel liner capacity with PLAXIS
Shotcrete is often used in tunnelling and mining to seal freshly uncovered surfaces and for the support of cavities. In tunnelling, shotcrete is used at various stages throughout the process (construction and post-construction), whereas it is locally…
Slope stability for road construction project: using FEM and LEM [PLAXIS and GeoStudio]
Application
PLAXIS 2D GeoStudio SLOPE/W
Version
PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V22.01 GeoStudio V2021
Status
Technology Preview
Date created
10 October 2022
Date modified
10 October 2022
Introduction
On the…
PLAXIS 2D to Limit Equilibrium Model converter - Version 0.9.9
A Python script to convert any phase from PLAXIS 2D model to a Limit Equilibrium model for
GeoStudio SLOPE/W Version 2021
PLAXIS 2D LE Version 21
For full instructions. possibilities, limitations, and the latest updates, please see see How to…
FEM Live Loads Tips and Tricks
OBD CE 2022 Release 1 and RM Bridge v11.14 is now able to compute and allow access to shell forces, stresses, and displacement results corresponding to integrals of lead components in a finite element model, after a live load analysis is performed.
…
Coffee Corner: Geotechnical Analysis - Combining a PLAXIS analysis with SLOPE/W's Limit Equilibrium for slope stability
Title: Coffee Corner: Geotechnical Analysis - Combining a PLAXIS analysis with SLOPE/W's Limit Equilibrium for slope stability Presenters: Chris Kelln, Director Geotechnical Analysis GeoStudio, Seequent , and Micha van der Sloot, Director User Success…
Stop calculation at wall horizontal displacement limit - Version 0.1
A Python script is developed to stop the calculation at an intermediate phase if the horizontal displacement is larger than a given limitation in excavation problems.
For full instructions. possibilities, limitations, and the latest updates, please…
Cross section: What is a topological error?
At RM Bridge inside OpenBridge Designe r, at Modeler , in the Cross-section creation users have the opportunity to generate an FE-mesh. Though, the connections between elements must obey specific very basic FEM rules:
Corner nodes must only connect…
FEM Line Integrals & Area Integrals
The FEM is based on the element's full bodies and it needs a set of additional definitions and subfunctions to display these complex FEM results. Usually, the integral results for the full overall cross-section are automatically created and Lines could…
PLAXIS 2D Parametric Excavation Model Generator - example
In the March 2022 Coffee Corner [ More Efficient PLAXIS Usage with Python API including a deep excavation case ], an example was given to define a deep excavation model with basic parameters such as excavation width and depth, embedment length of the…
FEM Post-processing results
For RM Bridge any Finite Element Model three-dimensional bridge is an extension of the normal parametric beam model. Therefore, despite the additional input required to create the FEM bodies and store results, also some additional output is usual for…
Create a finite element model from RAM COnnection to STAAD.Pro,
For example, if we have a connection, we could to export and convert 3D Connection in a separate 3D Model just for the connection.
And, would be possible to analyze in STAAD or RAM Elements.
PLAXIS 2D to PLAXIS 2D LE phase converter - Version 0.9.3
A Python script to convert any phase from PLAXIS 2D to a Limit Equilibrium model for PLAXIS 2D LE.
For full instructions. possibilities, limitations, and the latest updates, please see How to run a Limit Equilibrium Method analysis from PLAXIS 2D
…
Importing PLAXIS LE into PLAXIS 2D
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Version
PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V21 Technology Preview
Date created
29 January 2021
Date modified
29 January 20210
PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V21: adding Soil Material properties
When…
FEM in Ram Elements
Hello,
Is there a PDF or video tutorial program that covers the basics of RAM Elements? I am trying to model a 6'x6' concrete culvert and run a FEM analysis on it, yet I am very unfamiliar with FEM and how to approach it.
Any tips or suggestions would…
New releases of PLAXIS CONNECT Edition V20 Update 3: PLAXIS 2D, 3D and MoDeTo. And Output Viewers!
We are happy to announce that in June 2020, we released new PLAXIS versions:
PLAXIS 2D CONNECT Edition V20 Update 3
PLAXIS 3D CONNECT Edition V20 Update 3
PLAXIS MoDeTo CONNECT Edition V20 Update 3
PLAXIS Output Viewer CONNECT Edition V20 Update…
RBE3 elements in NASTRAN - is there a STAAD equivalent?
RBE3 elements are used in NASTRAN to distribute mass and applied force from a single node to multiple points WITHOUT introducing additional stiffness. It is implemented in NASTRAN as a SINGLE DEPENDENT NODE whose displacement is an average of MULTIPLE…
Member Release with Spring Specification
Hi,
I have a question about Specifications for Beams
I have a model of Base Plate using FEM, Bolts are assumed to be members then I place a release with spring specification.
My question is, Is the member will behave as spring? or my total assumption…
FEM
MY QUESTION IS WHEN WE ARE GOING TO DESIGN WATER TANK OR ANY STRUCTURE IN WHICH WE ARE USING PLATE ELEMENT THAN WHENEVER WE GOING TO INCREASE PLATE THICKNESS THAN MOMEMT ALSO EXCEEDED THAN HOW CAN BE GO FOR THE DESIGN OF TANK WALL BECAUSE IF YOU ARE GOING…
PLAXIS
This PLAXIS Wiki includes information on licensing, products, software functionality, FAQs and more.
License info , including
License info and what features are available for PLAXIS CONNECT Edition Licenses
What is Subscription Entitlement Service…
Design of complex connections
Hello all,
For any of you that might be interested to know how you can design complex connections that are not covered by the codes, you are more than welcome to follow our webinar tomorrow for IDEA StatiCa, a unique software that links with STAAD.Pro…