This script creates a haunched frame. The frame dimensions, haunch sizes, sections and load intensity are changeable initial parameters. Line loads are applied to the rafters of the frame. A load combination is also created with the applied load. Analysis and design can be run right away, after s...
This script creates a continuous beam with 3 spans. The number and length of spans, load intensities and section parameters are changeable initial parameters. Line loads are applied to the beam. A load combination is also created with the applied load. Analysis and design can be run right away, a...
This script creates a simple cantilever beam. There is a fixed support on one end, and a single point load on the other. The cantilever length, section parameters and the load intensity are changeable initial parameters. A load combination is also created with the applied load. Analysis and desig...
This script creates a simply supported beam with a 6 m span. The section is welded I. A line load is also applied. Analysis can be run right away. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2021.10.19.)
This script calculates and applies snow accumulation surface load according to EC1-1-3 5.3.6. The calculation is done separately in an Excel spreadsheet. The necessary measurements are done on the model through an input dialogue after the start of the script run. Data is then read out to the Exce...
This script creates a pinned-pinned 3 meter high column. The section is HEA 200. A point load is also applied. Analysis can be run right away. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2021.10.20.)
This script creates an entire warehouse building with tapered main frames. Parameters of the building can be controlled through an Excel spreadsheet. The created model includes the primary load bearing structure, roof and wall purlins, supports, a bracing system, load transfer surfaces and some l...
This script creates an entire warehouse building with tapered columns and truss rafters in the main frames. Parameters of the building can be controlled through an Excel spreadsheet. The created model includes the primary load bearing structure, roof and wall purlins, supports, a bracing system, ...
This script creates an entire warehouse building with trusses in the main frames. Parameters of the building can be controlled through an Excel spreadsheet. The created model includes the primary load bearing structure, roof and wall purlins, supports, a bracing system, load transfer surfaces and...
This script creates a 2D frame with clamped column bases and out-of-plane rafter supports. Span, column height, roof top height and purlin distances can be controlled through an input dialogue after starting the script. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2021.10.21.)
This script tries to find an optimal section for an already existing and loaded structure. This version focuses only on SHS sections. The list of available section sizes are read from an Excel spreadsheet, which can be modified. Algorithm: - List all members that currently have SHS sections. ...
This script tries to find an optimal section for an already existing and loaded structure. This version focuses only on HEA sections. The list of available section sizes are read from an Excel spreadsheet, which can be modified. Algorithm: - List all members that currently have HEA sections. ...
This script tries to find an optimal section for an already existing and loaded structure. This version focuses only on IPE sections. The list of available section sizes are read from an Excel spreadsheet, which can be modified. Algorithm: - List all members that currently have IPE sections. ...
This script creates a frame built up from steel plate elements with box corner type. Changeable input parameters: span, column height, roof angle, section sizes, ridge connection plate thickness, FE size. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2021.10.25.)
This script creates a frame built up from steel plate elements with diagonal corner type. Changeable input parameters: span, column height, roof angle, section sizes, ridge connection plate thickness, FE size. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2021.10.25.)
This script creates a frame built up from steel plate elements with box corner type and additional diagonal plate. Changeable input parameters: span, column height, roof angle, section sizes, ridge connection plate thickness, FE size. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2021.10.25.)
This script creates a 3D hall with tapered frames built up from welded I sections. Additionally, load transfer surfaces for the frames, roof and wall purlins, supports and some loads are also created. The main input parameters can be controlled through an input dialogue after the start of the scr...
This script creates bracing for a rectangular area based on 3 points. The bracing consists of crossing tension bars with optional struts in between and at both ends. The number of bracing fields and other parameters can be controlled through an input dialogue after the start of the script. Cur...
This script creates bracing for a quadrilateral area based on 4 points. The bracing consists of crossing tension bars with optional struts in between and at both ends. The number of bracing fields and other parameters can be controlled through an input dialogue after the start of the script. C...
Creates purlins onto a rectangular area. The script is designed for the generation of purlins onto the roof of a warehouse building with multiple frames. The purlins are connected to the substructure with links. The definition of the plane of the roof, number of the frames, section of the purlins...
Creates a battened column built up from beam elements. Parameters such as the insertion point, column dimensions, section sizes, support conditions etc. can be controlled through input dialogues after the start of the script. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2021.10.26.)
Be aware that the script DELETES ALL previous content in the currently opened model file. This script creates a silo from steel plate elements and also a support structure for the silo from beam elements. Additionally, surface loads are also applied to the inside of the silo surface representing...
Creates a laced column built up from beam elements and links. Parameters such as the insertion point, column dimensions, section sizes, support conditions etc. can be controlled through input dialogues after the start of the script. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2021.10.27.)
This script creates a gable wall for a building with a monopitch roof. Input parameters such as insertion point, wall dimensions, number of bays, material, sections and support positions can be set through input dialogues after the start of the script run. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2...
This script creates a gable wall for a building with a duopitch roof. Input parameters such as insertion point, wall dimensions, number of bays, material, sections and support positions can be set through input dialogues after the start of the script run. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 20...
This script creates a haunched main frame for a building with a monopitch roof. Input parameters such as insertion point, frame dimensions, material, sections and support positions can be set through input dialogues after the start of the script run. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2021.10...
This script creates a haunched main frame for a building with a duopitch roof. Input parameters such as insertion point, frame dimensions, material, sections and support positions can be set through input dialogues after the start of the script run. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2021.11....
This script creates a tapered main frame for a building with a monopitch roof. Input parameters such as insertion point, frame dimensions, material, sections and support positions can be set through input dialogues after the start of the script run. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2021.11....
This script creates a tapered main frame for a building with a duopitch roof. Input parameters such as insertion point, frame dimensions, material, sections and support positions can be set through input dialogues after the start of the script run. Current version: 1.0 (release date: 2021.11.08.)
This script collects and writes results into an Excel spreadsheet. Various model information and results are collected for output about members with IPE section type. Collected data: member name, section name, member length [mm], member utilization [%], My,min [kNm], My,max [kNm], N,min [kN], N,...
This script starts an analysis run and a design calculation consecutively for all load combinations. There are 2 options to choose from with the help of a dialogue at the start of the script: - First order analysis + cross-section design - Buckling analysis + buckling design Current versi...
This script tries to find an optimal section for an already existing and loaded structure. This version focuses only on CHS sections. The list of available section sizes are read from an Excel spreadsheet, which can be modified. Algorithm: - List all members that currently have CHS sections. ...
This script calculates and applies wind surface load according to EC1-1-4 7.3 on monopitch canopy roofs. The calculation is done separately in an Excel spreadsheet. The Excel spreadsheet calculates the load intensities based on manually given input data. The results are read by Descript, which ap...
This script starts an analysis run and a design calculation consecutively for all load combinations. The following settings can be controlled from the input dialogue at the start of the script run: - 1st or 2nd order analysis - Consideration of stability - Number of requested buckling shap...
This script creates a space truss. The placement is defined by 4 corner points on the top surface. The truss geometry is a double-layer, square-on-offset-square space grid. The input parameters are the number of fields in both directions, and the vertical structural height of the truss. Optionall...
This script creates a planar truss. The placement is defined by the 2 end points of the top cord of the truss. The top cord is linear between the 2 defined points, and the bottom cord is parallel with the top. The available truss types are: K, K+T, K+2T and N. Other input parameters are: height o...