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Module Title:
A.04 - Advanced analysis of general structures including finite element capability
Description
This module allows the creation of beam and plate finite element type structures such as plane frames,
space frames, plane grillages, offset beam grillages and complex 3D finite element models. Member
properties can be assigned by specifying section files created by the section property module (S.01),
by using in-built libraries of standard shapes, by using parametric shapes, by specifying actual values
of the properties, or by associating beams created in the beams modules (B.01,
B.03, B.04 and B.05).
Members can have many types of property, such as tension only, inactive etc. Stage construction is
permitted.
Vehicle loads for the relevant design code can be placed by the user in areas of maximum influence,
aided by the influence surface generator. Alternatively the live load optimization module (A.08)
can be used automatically to place compilations of loads in the optimum locations in accordance
with the relevant design code.
Standards
- British Standards
- AASHTO LRFD 2nd Edition
- AASHTO 17th Edition
- Austroads
- New Zealand
- Eurocodes
Prerequisites
None
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