Structural Calculation

Structural analysis is a method for determining how strong a structure is and how it will respond under various loads.

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Software for strength calculation

Structural calculations can be time-consuming and require both experience and knowledge in the field. Recognizing both obvious and hidden risks, as well as the ability to calculate strength, is crucial for the safety of any construction. Strength calculations are a method to determine how strong a structure is and how it will respond under various loads. This includes using mathematical models and physical principles to simulate how the structure behaves under different scenarios. Strength calculations are commonly employed in the design of buildings, bridges, dams, aircraft, and other constructions to ensure they meet safety and performance requirements. This process may involve calculations of stresses, strains, and deflections in the material, along with an analysis of the structure’s stability and safety.

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Strength Calculations with Volupe

With the Volupes simulation software, the process of calculating and analyzing constructions of various shapes is streamlined. These tools include modeling features, databases with material properties, various loads and scenarios, as well as visualization tools to assist in interpreting the results of the calculations. Examples of software to use are FLOEFD, STAR-CCM+, and Simcenter 3D. You can utilize our tools to simulate how your structure will behave under different loads, as well as to perform various calculations. Additionally, our software enables you to conduct analyses of the structure’s stability and safety.

Frequently asked questions about structural calculations

How do you calculate strength? There are several methods for calculating the strength of a material or structure, and the method used depends on the type and complexity of the construction. What does the term strength mean? Strength is a term that describes how much load a material or structure can withstand without being damaged or failing. It measures the material’s or structure’s ability to resist different types of loads, such as tension, compression, bending, torsion, and shear. Strength is an essential concept in materials science and structural engineering. Calculating strength is crucial to ensuring that a structure is both durable and safe under various loads and scenarios. The strength of a material or structure can be influenced by several factors, including the material properties, the design and fabrication of the structure, and environmental conditions. There are various types of strength, such as tensile strength, compressive strength, yield strength, flexural strength, and shear strength.

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Volupes contacts for Simcenter

Carl Wanngård, M.Sc.

VOLUPE

Lukas Johansson, M.Sc.

VOLUPE
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