View FEA Results [PIG]

Open the Model: Open the OpenBrIM APP to either initiate a new project or access a previously created model.

Set Up Staged Construction:

Navigate to Construction Stage and define each construction stage in the model.

These stages typically encompass different phases such as foundational infrastructure, structural systems, flooring, exterior finishing, and more.

Identify the previous stage (Prior Stage) of each stage.

Also, create a timeline with the start and end dates for each stage. These dates should correspond to the actual construction order.

Checking Staged Construction Model: Start an analysis on OpenBrIM

Checking Staged Construction Model: Click FEM View Settings to select the size of the FE objects and the support/local axis size by moving the slide bar

Visual Verification: Thoroughly review the model at each stage visually. Ensure that it accurately reflects the real construction sequence.

Within the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model, two viewing options are available.

The initial option entails displaying your constructed structure up to the designated "tage you've chosen. “Display Constructured Only”.

Conversely, the second option involves presenting the completed construction, irrespective of the chosen stage. “Display All Structure”

For a more comprehensive understanding of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), please visit the following link. Finite Element Model

Payload Application Verification:
Ensure that the loads specified in the OpenBrIM App are accurately set to the appropriate values and stages. All the entered loads will be visible on the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) page. Once you have confirmed the accuracy of the loads and their respective stages, proceed by clicking the "Analysis" button..

Visualization of Applied Loads:

Navigate to the FEA tab. On the lower left-hand side, you'll find boxes that allow for selections. Opt for the "Loading" tab from the dropdown box.

Upon choosing various Construction Stages, will be observed the applied of "Surface Load", "Line Load" and "Point Load" to the designated elements.

Verification of Applied Load Values:

Follow these steps to visually inspect the loads displayed in the spreadsheet and verify their consideration:

Navigate to the FEA Tab.
Access the "Nodal Loads" spreadsheet from the tree view and lock it.
For improved search convenience, proceed to the "Node" column and apply a filter to the "DECKN26" node.

At this juncture, you can observe all the loads associated with the specified node.

The preceding instructions elucidated the definition of "Construction Stage" pertaining to construction phases, as well as the load scenarios that impact the behavior of "elements" throughout these stages.

Furthermore, during the application of loads such as dead load, live load and others, the elements experience deformation.
OpenBrIM possesses the capability to display the deformation experienced by the elements at each construction stage.

Start Analysis initially then Navigate to FEA tab.

With the advancement of construction phases, an increasing number of loads will be applied to the elements. Typically, an element tends to experience greater deformation compared to the previous step.

However, it's noteworthy to consider the "Deconstruction Stage" as an exception. In this context, when certain temporary structures are disassembled, the structural deformation can theoretically be mitigated.