In this second article of our wind simulation series, we will delve into two critical topics of wind simulation for structural engineering. The first one is data processing, a collective…
As we prepare to publish the first version of our wind simulation tool, let’s explore the theoretical and technological background that makes it unique. Throughout the development process, we identified…
Software version: ConSteel 17 Build 3303 Keywords: Modeling; Analysis; Design; Lattice girder; Getting started; Model examples Design objective, choice of design standard This design guide is intended for novice…
Consteel recommends to use the General Method from EN 1993-1-1 for the evaluation of out-of-plane strength of members and sturctures. In addition, the scaled imperfection based 2nd order approach is…
Have you ever heard about the ‘General Method’? This is an alternative design method to consider the interaction of axial compression with major-axis bending for general buckling situations, where the…
Did you know that Consteel provides a plugin to integrate structural modeling and analysis into your parametric Grasshopper definitions? Download Pangolin from food4rhino.com or the Yak package manager of Rhino.…
Did you know that Consteel already supports most of the countries which have adopted Eurocode design standard? If your country would still be missing, no problem, you can create your…
Did you know that you can use Consteel to design a pre-engineered Metal Building with all its unique characteristics, including web-tapered welded members, the interaction of primary and secondary structural…
Did you know that in addition the standard Type 1 and Type 2 response spectrums defined by Eurocode 8, you can use also user-defined spectrums with Consteel? Download the example…
Introduction When a beam, bent in a plane, is allowed to move and twist freely between its two support points, in addition to bending, sudden perpendicular displacement and twisting may…
Designing a lattice girder The design of the bars of a truss (lattice girder) structure does not require any special theoretical knowledge: normally, the truss bars are designed as compressed…
The evolution of compressed bar (column) design One of the characteristic features of steel structures made of bars (e.g. lattice girders) is the compressed bar. We speak of a compressed…
This overview delves into Consteel’s solution, offering an alternative approach to calculating effective cross-sectional properties and reshaping conventional methodologies in structural analysis and design. Determine the strength utilization of a…
The latest version, Consteel 17 is officially out! In 2023, our main focus for Consteel development is improving usability. New features prioritize efficient model manipulation, easy modification, and clear information…
Did you know that you can use Consteel to calculate the elastic critical moment of a member subject to arbitrary loading and boundary conditions? Download the example model and try…
Did you know that you can use Consteel to design simple supported, continuous and over-lapped purlins systems in Consteel, considering shear and rotational stiffness of attached roof sheeting? Download the…
In Consteel, the calculation of cross sectional interaction resistance for Class 3 and 4 sections is executed with the modified Formula 6.2 of EN 1993-1-1 with the consideration of warping…
Did you know that you can use Consteel to design pad foundations? Download the example model and try it! If you haven’t tried Consteel yet, request a trial for free!
Did you know that you can use Consteel to calculate support settlement? Download the example model and try it! If you haven’t tried Consteel yet, request a trial for free!
Did you know that you can use Consteel to apply your own scripts to build models and perform calculations? Try it! If you haven’t tried Consteel yet, request a trial…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to build 3D models with smart link elements which automatically adapt the model when profiles are changed? Download the example model and…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to calculate rotational stiffness for bolted column/beam moment bearing connections? Download the example model and try it! If you haven’t tried Consteel…
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…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to design web-tapered members? Download the example model and try it! If you haven’t tried Consteel yet, request a trial for free!
Did you know that you could use Consteel to consider connection stiffness for global analysis? Download the example model and try it! If you haven’t tried Consteel yet, request a…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to determine the optimum number of shear connectors for composite beams? Download the example model and try it! If you haven’t tried…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to determine automatically the second order moment effects for slender reinforced concrete columns? Download the example model and try it! If you…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to perform local and distortional buckling checks for cold-formed members? Download the example model and try it! If you haven’t tried Consteel…
Introduction Reinforced concrete columns are essential structural elements in the construction industry. They are used, for example, in frame buildings, halls, family houses and bridges. They are used in both…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to calculate effective cross-section properties for Class 4 sections? Download the example model and try it! If you haven’t tried Consteel yet,…
When applying design rules in load combination filter, the most frequently used utilization type is Steel – Dominant results. What results are exactly considered by this option and what do…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to Consider the shear stiffness of a steel deck as stabilization for steel members? Download the example model and try it! If…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to draw a user-defined cross section and calculate its section properties? Download the example model and try it! If you haven’t tried…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to include in your model a wide range of cold-formed macro sections? Download the example model and try it! If you haven’t…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to perform structural analysis at room and elevated temperatures as part of design process for fire resistance? Download the example model and…
Introduction In ConSteel, there are three options for designing reinforced concrete columns: the Manual Nominal Curvature Method, the Automatic Nominal Curvature Method, and the Nominal Stiffness Method. Each method has…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to calculate the elastic critical moment of a member subject to arbitrary loading and boundary conditions? Download the example model and try…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to design simple supported, continuous and over-lapped purlins systems, considering shear and rotational stiffness of attached roof sheeting? Download the example model…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to determine the critical temperature of a steel beam protected against fire with intumescent painting? Download the example model and try it!…
Did you know that you could use Consteel to design a hot-rolled crane beam considering the effect of code-prescribed load eccentricities? Download the example model and try it! If you…
Consteel offers a range of load combination filtering options, which can be applied based on limit states, load cases, and analysis and design results. By applying different series of filters,…
This paper discusses a combination of best practices and procedures from recent work in Europe and the US, providing rational and economical calculations addressing the complexities associated with frame design…
In Consteel 16, we introduced the function of load combination filter. Filtering is possible based on the load combinations’ limit state, load cases, and corresponding analysis and design results. The…
The practical use of the ‘General method’ of EN 1993-1-1 6.3.4 for the buckling design of global structural models is still a challenging issue requiring several problems to solve. In…
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 This verification example studies a simple fork supported beam member with IPE 360 section subjected to axial force and bending about the minor axis due to lateral, distributed force.…
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. This example is…
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.…
From now, the new Project Center unites all the functionalities for model and account management, supplemented with easy access to personalized information and learning materials.
Scripting is a powerful tool to enhance your workflow. We have developed a curated library of Descript examples, Grasshopper scripts, and solutions using the Consteel API to meet various needs…
Introduction It is essential for the effective work of the design engineers to have a model which is easy to overview. In Consteel there are several functions to achieve that…
Introduction As it is important to have a clear overview of the structural model, the visualization of the analysis results is also essential when it comes to effective design process.…
Scripting is a powerful tool in your hand to create, access, and manipulate flexibly model objects and operations or calculations on them. Take a more detailed look into the MyDescript…
Scripting is a powerful tool in your hand to create, access, and manipulate flexibly model objects and operations or calculations on them. We know it is not always easy or familiar to…
Cloud solutions can open a new dimension in several services. So we want you to move outside from your computer. As a first step, we make it easy to quickly…
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…
Perfect the understanding of your structure with advanced buckling sensitivity results illustrated on proper mode shape and colored internal force diagrams.
Civil engineering software in general use the traditional beam-type deformation representation where the section is shown on the deformation of the reference line. In Consteel 15 we use an advanced…
Have you ever tried to visualize the stress distribution of a cross-section from the colored representation? To make it easier for you, we are now introducing Stress diagrams. Watch the…
Good model and result visualization leads to better understanding and correct interpretation of any data model compared to texts or tables. With the help of Coloring by section feature, you will be…
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.…
The results of analyzes of frames with a span of 12, 15 and 18 m have been presented. Their minimum mass was assumed as the optimization criterion. The finite element…
Comparison of chosen methods for estimation of critical lateral torsional buckling bending moment of web-tapered I-beams. In this article, the elastic critical bending moments of the web-tapered I-beams calculated by…
Pangolin not only creates Consteel models for you but can also read and utilize your existing Consteel models. This is what we will look into more detail in this article.…
Warehouse building example for Overall Imperfection Method in Consteel Watch our user guide about How to use the Overall Imperfection Method to learn more.
Overall Imperfection Method in Consteel The Overall Imperfection Method is an alternative way to carry out the buckling design for a structural member. With this method the buckling phenomenon is…
Example hall model for trying the smart link feautre in Consteel Watch our user guide about How to use the smart link feature to learn more.
Example model for trying the smart link feature in Consteel Watch our user guide about How to use the smart link feature to learn more.
Smart link feature in Consteel The smart link is a different version of the already existing link element, that was introduced into Consteel with version 14. In case of the…
Example model for calculate critical temperature in Consteel Watch our user guide about How to use the critical temperature feature to learn more.
Critical temperature calculation in Consteel The calculation of the critical temperature is available in Consteel since the release of version 14. As an introduction of this feature, we prepared a…
Geometry definition Geometry in Pangolin can be described by lines or circular arcs and polygons made up of the former two. The relevant components are the simplest ones, acting as…
Consteel 14 is a powerful analysis and design software for structural engineers. Watch our video how to get started with Consteel. Contents
Consteel 14 is a powerful analysis and design software for structural engineers. Watch our video how to get started with Consteel. Contents
Consteel 14 is a powerful analysis and design software for structural engineers. Watch our video how to get started with Consteel. Contents
Consteel 14 is a powerful analysis and design software for structural engineers. Watch our video how to get started with Consteel. Contents
Consteel 14 is a powerful analysis and design software for structural engineers. Watch our video how to get started with Consteel. Contents
Consteel 14 is a powerful analysis and design software for structural engineers. Watch our video how to get started with Consteel. Contents
Introducing Pangolin, the new ConSteel integration with Grasshopper In quick summary What to know about Pangolin? Pangolin is a Consteel plugin to integrate structural modelling and analysis into your parametric…
In our series we have shown in Part 1 and Part 2 how the spring stiffness „K” is determined for and edge and for an intermediate stiffener. In this part…
Distortional buckling – Further secret formulas of EN 1993-1-3. Check our article for the first secret formula if you hadn’t read it yet. In our series we continue with the…
Part 2 – Imperfection factors The Eurocode EN 1993-1-1 offers basically two methods for the buckling verification of members: (1) based on buckling reduction factors (buckling curves) and (2) based…
Read our tips and tricks about Surface wind load on custom shape roof for more information. Version: CS14.1000
Read our tips and tricks about Placing of multiple point supports for more information. Version: CS14.1000 Click the button below to download the example model.
Read our tips and tricks about Choosing the orientation of a symmetric joint for more information. Version: CS14.1000 Click the button below to download the model.
This article aims to cover the theoretical background of the shear field stiffness determination methods implemented in Consteel. Modeling with the shear field stiffness based method will also be compared…
Introduction IFC is a global standard for data exchange in the building industry. It is widely used for sharing models independent of the software the original model was created. It…
Modeling of tapered elements Stability calculation of tapered members is always a difficult problem despite its popularity in steel hall construction. Generally in analysis software for the stability analysis a…
EN 1993-1-3 contains 3 „secret” formulas. The first two are used to determine the effective cross section due to distortional buckling when edge or intermediate stiffeners are involved. The third…
Introduction In Consteel there is a possibility to perform a model check on the structure to reveal modelling errors. This model check or diagnostics can be separated to First and Second…
Introduction The effects of the behaviour of the joints on the distribution of internal forces and moments within a structure, and on the overall deformations of the structure, should generally…
Introduction In the last years, freeform architecture became more and more popular. A variety of complex geometric shapes are used for the facades of buildings, which brought the demand of…
Introduction It happens quite often, that you need to import static models from another modeling software into Consteel. This is a very practical and effective solution to simplify your work.…
Introduction In Consteel there are several opportunities to place the point supports you need in a quick and effective way. Multiple placing of column bases In case you imported a…
Introduction The Frame corner wizard is a useful additional function for modelling and analyzing the corner region in order to consider its special behavior. What is it for The frame…
Introduction In Consteel a great variety of EN National Annexes can be used for structural design. It is possible to review the existing annexes in the Standards menu. In case…
Introduction There are different ways to evaluate the stability of a structure. It is important to know the differences between those methods and the limits of applicability but it is…
Shear fields are used in daily practice in Germany for the design of structures by considering the stabilization effect of trapezoidal decking connected to bar elements. Such stabilization effect can…
In everyday practice frames of pre-engineered metal buildings are often designed as 2D structures. Industrial buildings often have partial mezzanine floors, attached to one of the main columns, to suit…
It is known that the lateral torsional buckling resistance of a simple supported beam can be significantly increased if its compressed flange is connected adequately to a trapezoidal decking. Eurocode…
Introduction Joint orientaion can be chosen by the graphical display of the Place joint on the model function. How it works If there is only one option how to place…
Introduction How can you place surface wind loads, when you have a custom shaped flat roof instead of the standard types you can see in Eurocode? How to do that…
Introduction When you create a new joint either manually or by model, certain parameters are set to a default value e.g. weld sizes, method of weld design, bolt material and…
Introduction As you may already know, you can check the max, min and min-max envelope diagrams for (first and second order) analysis results in Consteel. But you can also create…
The problem Even if all of the load combination generation formulas of EN are implemented in Consteel for the automatic generation of combinations, standard formulas may not cover every necessary…
Part 1: Buckling utilization differences The Eurocode EN 1993-1-1 offers basically two methods for the buckling verification of members: (1) based on buckling reduction factors (buckling curves) and (2) based…
Introduction In case of a model with a lot of load cases (wind in different directions, with and without internal pressure, snow,seismic etc.), hundreds of load combinations can be generated…
The main objective of the research paper is to present the technical and economical results obtained for standardized structures with small and medium spans. The obtained results can represent a…
The authors will describe in the following pages the reasons why the project of the Multi-functional Sports Hall from Cluj Napoca is attractive. The main lines of the building are:…
The construction of Kopitnari International Airport was one of the most important Georgian brownfield investments in 2011-2012. The 5000 m2 steel terminal building with timber interior, a spectacular member of…
Having as a starting point the idea of creating a structure with an iconic design, the current article presents all the technical solutions and steps followed in the process of…
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Nowe trendy w normach EUROKOD 3 – efektywne globalne projektowanie konstrukcyjne Analiza oparta na modelu 3D przy użyciu ogólnej metody elementów skończonych belkowo-słupowych. Kliknij przycisk poniżej, aby pobrać i przeczytać…
The case study exposes a practical evaluation of fire resistance of an old structure of a Spanish industrial building composed of steel built-up members; the truss members are angles connected…
In Hungary only since 2008 is allowed to use the structural fire engineering methods for fire design. The Eurocode provides methods and standards for these calculations. The practising engineers have…
The paper presents the influence of the diaphragm effect on the behavior of pitched roof portal frames, having Z purlins and corrugated sheeting as cladding. The paper highlights the stabilizing…
A two-part paper has been written to summarise the main results of a comparative study on the design provisions currently adopted in Europe (EU) and the United States (US) for…
Click the button bellow to download and read the full article at page 187-195. In this paper a numerical study is presented which examines a steel frame with two different…
After introducing the Eurocode standards several theses have been published on the now much-discussed phenomenon of lateral-torsional buckling of steel structural elements under pure bending. According to that, researchers are…
In the second article of this series, Dr József Szalai of ConSteel Solutions demonstrates practical examples where the “General Method” of EN 1993-1-1 shows advantages compared to the conventional approaches.…
Clause 6.3.4 of EN 1993-1-1 describes a “General Method” for lateral and lateral torsional buckling of structural components, ideally suited to software applications. Although the UK National Annex places some…
The new versions of the EN 1993-1-1 (EC3-1-1) and the EN 1993-1-5 (EC3-1-5) standards have introduced the general method designing beam-column structures; see [1] and [2]. The design method requires…
The new versions of the EN 1993-1-1 (EC3-1-1) and the EN 1993-1-5 (EC3-1-5) standards have introduced the general method designing beam-column structures; see [1] and [2]. The design method requires…
Click the button bellow to download and read the full article. The article is in czech at page 48-57.
The portal frames composed of tapered welded I-shaped structural members play important roles in the industrial buildings. The application of the relatively thin plates and the optimized fabrication makes these…
The EN 1993 Part 1-1 (EC3-1-1) has introduced a new approach (called the “General Method”) to perform lateral-torsional buckling (LTB) assessment of beam-column structural components on the basis of elastic…
Stability analysis and design have always played a key role in the process of verification of steel structures. The possible analysis methods and design procedures have a long history with…