Structural analysis

3D thermal analysis
Arch dam construction - downstream view
Arch dam construction - sectional view
Structure failure analysis
Plain concrete beam
Reinforced concrete beam
Floor response spectrum charts from structural TH seismic analysis
Structure seismic time history analysis for stability evaluation
Structure capacity / damage analysis for tunnel concrete liner
Highlights:
  • Analysis Diversity:
    • Building Structures: Comprehensive analysis expertise across all building types.
    • Energy Structures: Advanced analysis for hydroelectric facilities, wind energy systems, nuclear energy-related projects, pumped hydro storage, and support/auxiliary structures.
    • Other Structures: Expertise includes underground structures, underwater structures, roadways & highways, bridges, tunnels, parking facilities, helipads, locks, and intake booms.
    • Analysis Types: Advanced capabilities include:
      • Non-linear Analysis: Addressing material and geometric nonlinearities.
      • Modal and Dynamic Analysis: Dynamic response, seismic, and impact simulations.
      • Fatigue and Fracture Analysis: Evaluating fatigue life and fracture mechanics.
      • Stability Analysis: Assessing overall stability, buckling, and foundation stability.
      • Thermal/Thermal Stress Analysis: Evaluating thermal effects on structural performance.
      • Soil-Structure Interaction (SSI): Analyzing foundation behavior and seismic interactions.
      • Material-Specific Analysis: Expertise in steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and composite materials.
      • Structural Optimization: Delivering weight reduction and cost-efficient designs.
      • Special Analysis: Pre- and post-tensioning, creep, alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR), progressive collapse, blast, and impact evaluations.
      • Static Structural Analysis: Fundamental assessment of load and stress distribution.
    • Nonstructural Analyses:
      • Water Hammer Analysis: Provides design parameters for penstocks and pressure-relief shafts.
      • Heat Transfer Analysis: Evaluates heat transfer from embedded cooling pipes in concrete, supporting cooling system design.
      • Water State Change Analysis: Assesses ice thickness formation in front of retaining structures for ice load calculations.
      • Water Flow Analysis: Determines water velocity and pressure fields for structural pressure calculations and cavity damage evaluations.
  • Analysis Philosophy:
    Each analysis is meticulously performed to ensure:
    • Loading Conditions: Reflecting real-world scenarios.
    • Foundation or Support Representation: Accurately capturing actual structural conditions.
    • Mesh Sensitivity: Ensuring results meet acceptable tolerances across different meshing approaches.
    • Validation: Cross-checking results with hand calculations or alternative software tools.
    • Compliance: Adhering to relevant codes and standards.
    • Safety and Efficiency: Delivering designs that are both safe and cost-efficient.
  • Achievements:
    • Delivered highly reliable and accurate results, forming a robust foundation for structural designs.
    • Successfully simulated temperature and thermal stress field development in concrete structures, accounting for construction sequences and joints.
    • Accurately modeled structural collapse progression.
  • Software Used:
    Ansys, SAP2000, Abaqus, S-Frame, ETABS, STAAD.Pro, Algor, Strand 7, PKPM, YJK, 3D3S, TBSA.
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