PROKON :: Frame and Finite Element Analysis

Frame and Finite Element Analysis

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Structural Analysis

PROKON Structural Analysis and Design includes several analysis modules for calculating deflections and design forces in structural members. At the core lies Sumo Structural Modeler and Frame Analysis, two general-purpose finite element analysis packages that integrate with the PROKON steel, concrete and timber design modules. Separate modules are also available for special or simple tasks: Plane Stress/Strain Analysis, Single Span Beam Analysis and Beam on Elastic Support Analysis.

Summary of integration between analysis and design modules:

Module	Design Link from Sumo and Frame Analysis	Design from Single Span Beam Analysis
Steel Member Design
Member Design for Axial Stress	x
Member Design for Combined Stress	x	x
Steel Connection Design
Base Plate Design	x
Beam-Column Connection Design	x
Apex Connection Design	x
Hollow Section Connection Design	x
Double Angle Cleat Connection Design	x
Fin Plate Connection Design	x
End Plate Connection Design	x
Concrete Design
Continuous/Beam Slab Design	x
Rectangular Column Design	x
Circular Column Design	x
Concrete Base Design	x
Timber Design
Timber Member Design	x