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Learn how to access and interpret the forces experienced by girders within the structural system.
| 1 | Understanding the distribution of forces within a structural system is of paramount importance for ensuring the integrity and safety of engineering designs. Girders as essential load-bearing components, play a crucial role in transferring loads throughout a structure. Initiate the “Analysis” first and then navigate to the FEA tab. |  |
| 2 | Apply a filter to display the desired Girder Force. OpenBrIM provides both Composite and Non-composite options for showcasing forces linked to "Girders" The OpenBrIM analysis engine utilizes "Composite" forces for section calculations. Therefore, opt for "Composite" in the case of "Preacast I Girder 5" and proceed. |  |
| 3 | Choose the "GirderErection" as the Construction Stage and Examine the Composite Forces (My) on “PIG5”. |  |
| 4 | Let's exemine the Composite Forces acting on PIG5 for the chosen Construction Stage. Since there is no progressive load or moment "increment" during this Construction Stage, there will be no graphical results visible. However, if the display mode is set to "Cumulative" a graphical representation of the cumulative total from the inception of Construction Stage up to the specified Construction Stage will be displayed. |  |
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Step 4: Evaluating Girder Stresses
Discover approaches to examining the stress distribution in girders, aiding in assessing their load-bearing capacity. Identifying Stress Point Locations for FE Composite Stresses
| 1 | Initiate the “Analysis” first and then navigate to the FEA tab. | |
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