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Examples

NAFEMS Benchmarks

Haunched composite bridge

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ASE - 3D Finite Element Analysis

The finite element analysis of 3D structures is a standard task for engineers. With SOFiSTiK's flagship ASE the engineer is has a very powerful tool to analyze even the most complex structures. ASE systems are entered via a CAD environment.
Depending on the ASE extension one has, it is possible to use it for Building-, Steel-, Tunnel- and Bridge Design and also for post-tensioned and composite structures.

Elements

Quadrilateral plate elements (quad)
Membrane elements
Volume elements
Non-linear contact/bedding element
Layered quad-elements
Piles
Beams/trusses
Cables incl. catenary effects
Non-linear springs
Line/surface bedding
Semi-space elements
External stiffnes
Substructures

Analysis

Theory I/II/III Order
Cable: catenary effects
Non-linear stress-strain for metallic materials
Non-linear stress-strain for RC
User-defined non-linear stress-strain
General plastification for volume elements
Tension stiffening effects
Elastic and plastic buckling analysis
Load capacity
Time step method
Torsional warping effects
Naturals Eigenvalues, -frequencies
Construction stages
Time dependent effects (c+s)

ASE Extensions

ASE Basic

Linear analysis and RC-design of 3D structures incl. superpositioning of forces.

ASE 1

Construction stages, extended SLS checks, volume elements, natural Eigenfrequencies

ASE 2

Non-linear beams (cracked section), theory 2nd order (beams), pile elements, non-linear bedding, time-step method

ASE 3

Theory 3rd order, buckling, catenary effects, membrane elements

ASE 4

Non-linear plate elements (cracked/plastified section), non-linear soil models