Structural Modelling Techniques
Structural Modelling Techniques
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Hi guys, I'm interested in structural software modelling or even just modelling in general.
Are there any manuals out there that could be of use?
I've read SCI's publication on steel structures. But I'm hoping for more!
Thanks!
Are there any manuals out there that could be of use?
I've read SCI's publication on steel structures. But I'm hoping for more!
Thanks!






RE: Structural Modelling Techniques
RE: Structural Modelling Techniques
Also the guide need not be software specific. Since modelling is just the predicted behavior of structural systems.
RE: Structural Modelling Techniques
I have experience of STAAD, S-Frame, Superstress, Robot and RAM Structural but everything I have really learned about them has either been by word of mouth from other engineers or trial and error.
Sometimes there is no substitute for just sitting down with a piece of paper, pencil, calculator and good old-fashioned brain power!
RE: Structural Modelling Techniques
RE: Structural Modelling Techniques
Not exactly what you were looking for, but it might help.
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http://www.structuremag.org/?author_name=grahampow...
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Personally, I do a lot of hand calculations as a means of explaining the results of a computer analysis. And, it is sometimes surprising how much difficulty some engineers have modeling even very simple structures.
In my undergraduate analysis course (20+ years ago) my professor (Frieder Seible) started every class by having a student sketch out an approximiate deflected shape (or shear diagram or moment diagram) for a simple structure. No calculations.... Just looking at the structure and the applied load and getting a feel for how it was going to behave. Those lessons stick with me even today! Much more than the lessons on how to manually assemble a stiffness matrix or such.
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Structureslover, you may find this of interest: link
Relatedly I consider the moment distribution (Hardy Cross) method an indispensable tool both for practical use on simple structures and for getting a feel for how structures respond.
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Concrete: Finite-Element Design of Concrete Structures
Steel: Advanced Analysis in Steel Frame Design
Can anyone supply me with the title of the SCI document that was mentioned above? There are a few.
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Structural Modelling Techniques
RE: Structural Modelling Techniques
He may be referencing SCI Report P148. Modelling of Steel Structures for Computer Analysis.
There is a quote in Section 3 dated 1956:
I find this quote interesting. Today we complain that young engineers rely too much on software without the understanding of the principles (mathematical) behind it. Yet back in 1956 we have a complaint that young engineers rely too much on maths (and first principles) and not enough on understanding.
So if you cant use maths, or software how do you gain the understanding. Practical application?