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Automation of FEA analysis and code checking
FEA automation within:
SDC Verifier is add-on for Simcenter / NX
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FEA automation within:
FEA Engineering process
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Initial modelingReporting
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55%Type 1 Type 2
Type 3 Type 4
Type 5
FEA automation within:
Code based Engineering process
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Global modeling in code check
program
Details in general FEA
Reporting
15%
30%
55%Type 1 Type 2
Type 3 Type 4
Type 5
FEA automation within:
SDC Verifier FEA process
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Traditional workflow (Not with SDC Verifier):
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Global beam model
Beam detail results
Export to FEA
Calculate detail
Update beam detail
Code Based FEA Programs
General purpose
FEA program
1 element
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With SDC Verifier: Detailed modeling in 1 global model
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NB Selection tool enables switching
between detailed or beam representation
Simcenter model with SDC Verifier
More beam elements can be used if required
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Software: What is SDC Verifier?
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Load Combination Recognition Checks Reports
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Software
Load combinations: example from Standard
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s3 Load Groups
18 Load Sets
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Recognize XYZ structure
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Frames
DecksLongitudinals
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Panel Finder. Recognition of plates
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Mesh independent!
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Recognition of panels and stiffeners
Mesh independent!
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Recognition of joints
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Joints are used to determine buckling lengths and for Joint Checks
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Recognition of beam members
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Length Y
Length Z
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Recognitions of welds
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Crossing welds
Recognized based on
mesh connectivity
Convert stresses into weld
direction:
Sx – parallel to the weld
Sy - perpendicular
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Recognize chord, braces and gaps. Brace Classifications
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Recognize Brace, Chord and Gap
Brace classification (load dependent)
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Implemented standards
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Beam Buckling Fatigue
Plate Buckling
AISC 360-10
API RP 2A
Eurocode3 Eurocode3
EN13001
ISO 19902
Norsok N004
ABS 2004 &
2014
DNV 1995 &
2010
FEM 1.001 DIN 15018
FEA automation within:
Software
Checks are open
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Formulas can be preview/modified in editor (and included into report)
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Simple stress check
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Equivalent StressUtilization Factor
Pedestal is made of higher grade steel
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Fatigue Checks
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FAT class parallel to the weld
Difference weld / no weld
Fatigue check according to
Eurocode 3 / EN13001 / FEM 1.001
FAT class perpendicular to the weld
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Weld strength checks per weld
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Plate Buckling
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Plate dimensions are recognized
automatically. Stresses converted into
plate direction automatically
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Beam member checks
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Joint Check
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Joint Check according to API RP 2A, ISO 19902 and Norsok N004 standards
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Custom check: Rivet and bolt check example
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Reports in Microsoft Word and Power Point
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Complete reports Presentations
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Model Description
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Property Material Boundary conditions
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Full calculation report
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Example 30 year old crane
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FEA models
Beam full view TrolleyCrane Beam shown as lines
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Trolley positions
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Loads per position
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Vertical load Side load
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Load combinations
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Strength check:
- Max loaded Working conditions
- Working conditions with wind
- (3 wind directions)
11 positions = 44 load cases
33 storm calculations (no operation)
Fatigue check:
- Average load
- Empty load
22 load cases for fatigue
Total 99 load situation
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Fatigue groups
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Standard results
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Checks on strength (according to FEM 1.001)
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Fatigue life check
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Fatigue life check
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Reporting
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Basis of calculation 99 pages
Result summary with checks on:
fatigue (welds), strength 44 pages
Standard result report 200 pages
(2 pages per load situation), reaction force tables etc.
FEA automation within:
SDC Verifier benefits
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- Quickly setup a complete reusable calculation procedure
- All FEA calculations in a single model
- Getting results according to requirements
- Reporting tool for direct overview
Total FEA Engineering reduction time > 40%
