Determine the effects of loads on physical structures and their components. Various static and dynamic analysis modes are available.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
SUMO
3D Structural analysis & BIM software
Analysis | BIM Modelling
This is a 3D BIM modelling and analysis tool. Build 3D models of structures using physical structural components such as beams, columns, and slabs. Sumo is a new generation, BIM compatible analysis and design tool that is continually evolving.
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What makes this module unique?
- Sumo performs frame and finite element analyses of structures
- Python scripting
- Automated surface meshing
- Familiar and easy input
- BIM Modelling
- Design links and design groups
- Link with 3rd party software through IFC and DWG formats
- Integrates with PROKON design modules
- Database driven which allows for simple database queries
- Easy access to detailed analysis output
- Static analysis: Linear, Second-order, Non-linear and Buckling
- Dynamic analysis: Modal, Seismic and Harmonic
- Import/export Revit models through the Prodesk add-in
FRAME
Structural analysis software
Modelling | Analysis
Frame Analysis performs frame and finite element analyses of 2D and 3D structures. It can perform linear and non-linear static analysis as well as buckling, modal, harmonic, and seismic analyses of 3D models.
Frame is easy to learn and simple to use. Build your model using a combination of beams, shells, and solid finite elements. Analysis results can be exported to various other PROKON modules for member or connection design. Results can be viewed and added to a calcsheet in graphic format or analysis reports.
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What makes this module unique?
- Links with other software through DXF, DWG, CIS/2, and SNF (Strucad) files
- Models can be exported to and imported from Autodesk Revit using Prodesk
- Build a model using a combination of beams, shells, and solid finite elements.
- Static analysis: Linear, Second-order, Non-linear and Buckling
- Dynamic analysis: Modal, Seismic and Harmonic
- Wizard-based input vastly speeds up large or complicated model input.
- Text file interface enables the use of pre- and post-processors on the data files.
PLANE STRESS
Finite element analysis of plane stress or strain problems
Analysis
The Plane Stress module can be used to perform a finite element analysis of a membrane of any general geometry subjected to plane stress or strain.
Combine simple polygons to model complex geometries. A suitable mesh is generated automatically. Multiple load cases comprising point loads and UDLs can be applied to the outline of the model.
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What makes this module unique?
- Analyse plane stress and strain problems.
- Simple input for geometry and loading.
- Automatic mesh generation
SINGLE SPAN BEAM
Analysis of 2D single span or cantilever beams
Analysis
The Single Span Beam module can be used to quickly analyse a beam. The beam can be a single span beam, or a single span taken from a continuous beam with the appropriate end conditions. The analysis results of steel beams can be post-processed with the steel member design module for combined stress.
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What makes this module unique?
- Simple input
- Unlimited load cases
- Access to the large library in the PROKON section database
- Output includes deflection, shear force and bending moments.
- Export results to Combine for design.
ELASTIC SUPPORT BEAM
Analysis of 2D beams on elastic support.
Analysis
Elastic Support Beam was developed for rapid analysis of a beam or a slab on an elastic foundation. This module allows for the analysis of beams or slabs with varying cross-sections along their lengths and the elastic foundation can include variations or gaps in the elastic medium and rigid supports. An unlimited number of loads may be entered.
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What makes this model unique?
- Evaluate beams supported by elastic foundations.
- Unlimited load cases
- Beams can have varying cross-sections.
- Allow the beam to uplift by using gap supports.
- Output includes deflection, shear forces and bending moments.
