Structural assessment of Existing Buildings

[neillydavies]

Would it be much quicker to simplify the model in 2D to assess existing 3D portals than directly modelling in 3D?

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[ThomasH]

That depends on if you can get all the information you require from a 2d model. Then 2d is probably quicker. Otherwise, to add the third dimension "by hand" might take some time.

Why not model it in a 3d capable software and see if you feel comfortable with the results or not.

Regards

Thomas

 

[neillydavies]

Thanks!

It is only a simple frame analysis with one primary truss and two secondary trussess joining at the third point of the primary one all carying a tile roof load now they are proposing to add a layer of solar panels. We are trying to avaoid any strengthening. Yes we have the software that generates automatically!

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[neillydavies]

We are now doing a suspended conc. swimming pool 9mx3m which will be supported by a periphery beam all around. We have done many of these convetionally but this time we want to modell it as a simplified portal 1m wide with its walkway sitting on the periphery beam. Loading - self weight of concrete water and allow for the swimmers. Design reinforcement for the portal and extend it for the whole pool. Detailing of steel to allow for the variation in depth longitudinally. Please comment.

Neilly Davies Consulting Engineers

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