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- White Paper Structural design with ArchiCAD, and its integration with structural software
- Great buildings need great structure -
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An example of the seamless workflow: 1. The architect creates a simple, model of the envisioned structure. In creating this model, the architect chooses the spans and the profile (H, L etc.) from ArchiCADs Library of profiles or uses the slab, beam, column or wall tool to place all the load-bearing structures. This is how it will look like in ArchiCAD:
2. He exports this simple model directly into the chosen structural design application.
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3. In the structural design application, the structural engineer designs the connections, analyzes the model and chooses the right profile sizes. 4. The structural engineer exports this detailed model back into AC without bolts or screws, but with the connecting plates. This is how it will look when imported back into ArchiCAD:
5. The architect can continue adding walls, windows and doors to this structure, because this representation is detailed enough for the architectural documentation drawings of the building. 6. The structural elements can be sent to production machines if there is a CNC output from the structural application. In the following pages, we outline the main features and benefits of the structural software tools mentioned above, and we'll give you a brief introduction to how they can be used together with ArchiCAD at a professional level.
Tekla Structures 12
Tekla Structures (former XSteel) by Tekla Corporation, Finland, is software for steel and reinforced concrete structural design, stress analysis and production. In Tekla Structures, the structure can be designed in 3D down to the last screw bolt and reinforcement, checked for collisions and sent as CAM files for production. The structural engineer can do stress analysis in a software called Staad-Pro, which is a separate module integrated into Tekla Structures.
There is a bidirectional IFC link between ArchiCAD and Tekla Structures for steel models and concrete structures. This allows you to export a basic 3D model geometry to Tekla Structures, design the structure including the necessary connections with the structural engineer, do the stress analysis using Staad-Pro, check the collisions, then send the complete model back to ArchiCAD without the screws and bolts (thus minimizing the file size). The file exchange occurs through IFC 2x2 or 2x3 files. The process start with a simple 3D conceptual model exported from
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ArchiCAD, and end up with a detailed 3D model imported back to ArchiCAD. In this detailed model, all the joining profiles in this detailed model will be cut correctly in their respective angles together with the contour plates.
After finalizing the design of the building, the 3D steel model can be sent directly from Tekla Structures as CNC data to cutting machines for production.
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ETABS v9
ETABS is software for steel and reinforced concrete structural design, stress analysis and production drawings. ETABS is highly specialized in seismic analysis too. There is an importexport link between ArchiCAD and ETABS via IFC 2x2 for steel and reinforced concrete models. This allows you to export basic 3D model geometry to ETABS, do the necessary structural analysis with a structural engineer, and send the complete model back to ArchiCAD indicating any necessary changes.
The file exchange is through an IFC 2x2 file and the API uses the standard AC11 steel profile library elements as well as the slab, column, beam and wall tools for load-bearing elements.
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SAP2000 v10
SAP2000 is a software product for steel and reinforced concrete structural design, stress analysis and production drawings specialized for the design of large structures such as bridges. Currently there is an import-export link between ArchiCAD and SAP2000 via IFC 2x2. This allows you to import the 3D bridge model geometry into AC11 from SAP2000, and insert it into the architectural or urban environment.
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3D Foundations of a model designed in CBS Pro imported and highlighted in green in ArchiCAD, through IFC 2x2. Architect: paastudio, California NHS Building.
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AxisVM has been successfully used as the structural analysis and design software for many ArchiCAD-designed projects. AxisVM is a highly productivity finite element analysis software used by civil engineers in 22 countries. Due to its extensive analysis capabilities and robust graphic CAD user interface, the 3D structural building model combines the most complete visual and report details available. AxisVM has proved successful in the design of projects ranging from world-class international airports to design of steel microwave towers; from mega-shopping malls to school gymnasiums; from showrooms and theaters to municipal water tanks, and even underground structures. It performs linear and non-linear static, vibration, buckling and seismic analysis of 2D and 3D complex structures. Enables use of an unlimited number of finite elements that can freely be combined in a model. Users can import-export ArchiCAD models via IFC 2x2. Engineers can edit the model using the simple toolbar, dialog boxes and menu functions and commands available in the Visual Modeling environment. The AxisVM's user interface provides graphic, numerical and tabular results which can be saved, printed or combined into user-defined reports, which are dynamically saved as the engineer makes changes. AxisVM allows the engineer to model an entire structure or to separately model layers or floors, or components such as walls, plates, slabs, columns or beams with any combination of concrete, steel, wood, aluminum or user defined special materials. Users can work in a 2D or 3D environment, working on separate parts or the total building as they may need. The engineer can quickly make verification of designs, review optimization possibilities or pose complex What-if? questions.
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Show cases
Concert hall
Hotel
Office building
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Appendix
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Value proposition The strength of Tekla Structures is its seamless workflow, from the design through to stress analysis and collision detection right up to the CNC cutting machines which use the same 3D geometry as ArchiCAD. Therefore the value propositions are: Complete steel detailing in 3D, with contour plates, bolts and screws using pre- or user-defined steel details. Collision detection for the whole model before finalizing the detailing. Analysis in Staad-Pro. The complete, automatic production of the steel profiles through CNC data for cutting machines - avoiding human error.
Main features Powerful modeling including all materials Steel detailing of connections Collision detection Engineering and Production drawings CNC output to cutting machines
www.tekla.com/user_nf/default.asp?root_id=3611&ala_id=13854&apu=0&mode=readdoc&r=13854&site=1
ArchiCAD compatibility: ArchiCAD 11 IFC 2x2 and 2x3 export/import Download the manual from: www.graphisoft.com/support/ArchiCAD/downloads/AC-TS PC and MacOS platform
Target market Companies that perform steel detailing, design and manufacturing, as well as architectural firms who would like to exchange 3D data with these firms. Relevant countries Worldwide Contact Company: TEKLA Address: Metsnpojankuja 1, 02130 Espoo, FINLAND Website: www.tekla.com
1031 Budapest, Hungary www.graphisoft.com
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Value proposition The strong point of ETABS is its intelligent model handling, from the design stage through stress analysis and detailing, using the same 3D geometry as ArchiCAD. Therefore the value propositions are: The support of US, Canadian and EURO Standards in stress analysis from the early design phase to control the stress performance of the building. Dynamic, linear and non-linear analysis options also specialized for earthquakes. Animated display of deformed shapes, mode shapes, stress contours and time-history results.
Main features Stress analysis All kinds of seismic analysis Fully interactive steel and concrete frame member design for many American, Canadian and European design codes Production drawings
http://www.csiberkeley.com/ETABS_features/General.htm
ArchiCAD compatibility: ArchiCAD 11 IFC 2x2 import/export Download the manual: www.graphisoft.com/support/ArchiCAD/downloads/AC-ETABS MacOS and PC platforms
Target market Firms (of any size) doing structural analysis and construction documentation of reinforced concrete, especially calculations in earthquake zones. Relevant countries Worldwide Contact Company: CSi Address 1995 University Ave. suite 540, Berkeley, CA, 94704 USA Tel: +1 510 845 2177 Fax: +1 510 845 4096 Website: www.csiberkeley.com
Main features Stress analysis Object-based physical member modeling allows working with large members that do not need to be broken up at each joint Animated display of deformed shapes, mode shapes, stress contours and time history results
http://www.csiberkeley.com/SAP2000_features/First_Topic.htm
ArchiCAD compatibility: ArchiCAD 11 IFC 2x2 import/export Download the manual from: www.graphisoft.com/support/ArchiCAD/downloads/AC-SAP2000 MacOS and PC platform
Target market Firms which perform structural analysis and construction documentation for large cable structures, such as bridges Relevant countries Worldwide Contact Company: CSi Address 1995 University Ave. suite 540, Berkeley, CA, 94704 USA Tel: +1 510 845 2177 Fax: +1 510 845 4096 Website: www.csiberkeley.com
Main features structural modeling producing detailed reinforced concrete drawings of beams, columns, foundations carrying out dynamic and seismic calculations producing Bills of Quantities
http://www.robobat.com/n/en/267
ArchiCAD compatibility: ArchiCAD 11 IFC 2x2 import/export Download the manual: www.graphisoft.com/support/ArchiCAD/downloads/AC-CBSPro MacOS and PC platform
Target market Firms (of any size), which perform design and quantity takeoffs for all types of structures. Relevant countries Worldwide Contact Company: RoboBAT Address 2, rue Lavoisier, Zirst de Montbonnot, 38334 - St Ismier Cedex France Tel: +33 4 76 41 80 82 Fax: +33 4 76 41 97 03 Website: www.robobat.com
Target market Firms (of any size) doing structural analysis and construction documentation of reinforced concrete and steel. Main features Simple processing of most applications Integrated CAD tools for drawing and editing, and Wizard for quick and easy model input Data connection via FDX (ArchiCAD) or DXF, DWG links Static and dynamic analysis of 2D and 3D structural problems Reinforcement and steel design, reinforcement editor also available Professional FE method of automatic optimal mesh generation for any geometry Several types of loads and supports, manual or automatic load combinations by codes Results presented graphically, as lists or by animation Open GL for fast and powerful graphical presentation of input geometry and results
http://www.fem-design.com
ArchiCAD compatibility Direct ArchiCAD (6.5 or higher version) export to FEM Design (only on PC platform) Download the manual from: www.graphisoft.com/support/ArchiCAD/downloads/AC-FEMDesign
Relevant countries Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, England, Portugal, Estonia and Italy Contact Company: StruSoft AB Address: vgen 1, SE-200 61, Limhamn Sweden Tel: +46 40 36 16 60 Fax: +46 40 36 16 65 Website: www.strusoft.com
1031 Budapest, Hungary www.graphisoft.com
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Value proposition The major strength of AxisVM is its intuitive user interface that lets structural and civil engineers model simple structural elements or total buildings with any combination of materials, loads, and conditions. The value propositions are: Easy to learn and use graphical user interface Fast and accurate finite element method Long history of analysis of ArchiCAD designed projects
Main features Visual Modeling with unlimited number of finite elements Extensive section and material libraries, and the ability for users to input new type of materials or cross-sections Performs linear and non-linear static, vibration, buckling, and seismic analysis Automatic meshing, meshing refinements and user-defined meshing Unlimited load definitions, load cases and combinations Reinforced concrete and steel design Built in standards: Eurocode, DIN, SIA and other country codes Integrated Report Generator with dynamically updated results File export to IFC, DXF, DSTV, RTF, ASCII, WMF, JPG
http://www.axisvm.com/info.htm
ArchiCAD compatibility: ArchiCAD 11 IFC 2x2 import-export Download the manual: www.graphisoft.com/support/ArchiCAD/downloads/AC-AxisVM MacOS and PC platform
Target market Six configurations of the software are available, covering even the most specific needs of small to large firms. Relevant countries AxisVM is used by engineers in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Hungary, Romania, Yugoslavia, Greece, Sudan, Egypt, Spain, Finland, UK, Brazil, Uruguay, Belgium, Latvia, Croatia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Kenya Contact: ghoback@axisvm.com (Greg Hoback) Company: Inter-CAD Kft. Address: Kroly krt. 9/606, Budapest, H-1075 Hungary Tel: +36 1.322.9072 Fax: +36 1.322.6668 Website: www.axisvm.com
1031 Budapest, Hungary www.graphisoft.com