Did you know that you could use Consteel to perform dual analysis with 7DOF beam and/or shell elements? Download the example model and try it! If you haven’t tried Consteel…
Introduction This verification example studies a simple fork supported beam member with welded section (flanges: 200-12 and 100-12; web: 400-8) subjected to bending about major axis. Constant bending moment due…
Introduction This verification example studies a simple fork supported beam member with welded section (flanges: 200-12; web: 400-8) subjected to bending about major axis. Constant bending moment due to concentrated…
Introduction This verification example studies a simple fork supported beam member with welded section equivalent to IPE360 (flanges: 170-12,7; web: 347-8) subjected to biaxial bending due to concentrated end moments…
Introduction Our verification examples are created to be able to compare hand calculation results with Consteel anaysis results with using either 7DOF beam or shell finite elements including Superbeam function.…
Introduction During the lifetime of a steel structure changes often happen. These changes usually result an increase of loads acting on some of its elements which therefore may need to…
Introduction of Consteel Superbeam In general, Consteel uses 7 DOF beam elements for finite element analysis of steel structures which are adequate for most everyday design situations. It is also…
Introduction Beam with welded I sections are often executed with slender webs. This is mainly due to the recognition that the main contributors to bending stiffness of a beam are…
Modeling stiffeners in Consteel With Superbeam feature in Consteel, modelling of stiffeners is easy and effective. Multiple options and various shapes are available. Analysis is possible with beam and shell…
Introduction Are you wondering how a web opening would influence the lateral-torsional buckling resistance of your beam? Check it precisely with a Consteel Superbeam based analysis It is often required…
Defining cutouts with Superbeam feature in Consteel Defining cutouts is a useful additional function within the Superbeam feature. They are easy to modify, various shapes and multi-placing option are available.…
Dual handling of members with Superbeam function in Consteel Superbeam is a new function introduced with Consteel 15. It is developed for dual handling of members. Superbeam makes it possible…
Web openings and their deflection effect on beams It is often required to let services pass through the web of beams. In such cases, the common solution is to provide the…
Theoretical background According to the beam-column theory, two types of torsional effects exist. Saint-Venant torsional component Some closed thin-walled cross-sections produce only uniform St. Venant torsion if subjected to torsion.…