The objective was to design the connections in a cost-effective and code-compliant manner, taking into account:
- high dynamic stresses resulting from machine operation
- local load concentrations
- complex joint geometries
- assembly and manufacturing requirements
Particular attention was paid to realistically modeling the force transmission within the joints.
The calculation and design of the steel connections were performed using IDEA StatiCa Connection. The Component-Based Finite Element Method (CBFEM) was applied.
Conclusion:
The software performs exceptionally well in daily use. Previously, we always had to decompose three-dimensional connections into two directions and then perform the analyses. We were unable to account for stress superpositions resulting from the connections; with IDAE Connection, this is no longer an issue.
For us, IDAE Connection is the perfect complement to SCIA Engineer.
