FRAME STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS SOFTWARE MODELLING | ANALYSIS | A03
Summary Frame performs frame and finite element analyses of 2D and 3D structures. It can perform linear, second order, stage, and non-linear static analysis as well as, buckling, modal, harmonic, and seismic analyses of 3D models. Frame is easy to learn and simple to use. Build your model using a combination of beams, shells, and solid finite elements. Analysis results can be exported to various other PROKON® modules for design purposes. The design links include steel member and connection design, timber member design and reinforced concrete design. Results can be viewed and added to a Calcsheet, both in graphics format and analysis reports. Frame also links to other software by way of DXF, DWG, CIS/2 and SNF (Strucad) files. Frame models can also be exported to and imported from Autodesk® Revit® using Prodesk .
What makes this module special?
• Link with other software by way of DXF, DWG, CIS/2 and SNF (Strucad) files • Model with different elements • Various analysis modes • Import/export Revit models through Prodesk • Input wizard to speed up modelling • Text file interface enables the use of pre- and post-processors on the data files Detailed Description General purpose finite element analysis (FEA) software can be complex and difficult to use. Software complexity either leads to time lost learning the software or many costly errors. Frame is easy to learn, simple to use and has been the analysis workhorse of structural engineers worldwide for over three decades.
Various analysis modes are available to aid the engineer in accurately predicting structural behaviour in every situation.
FRAME STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS SOFTWARE MODELLING | ANALYSIS | A03
Analysis Modes
Static
Dynamic
Linear Second order Non-linear Buckling Stage
Modal Seismic Harmonic
Design planar reinforced concrete elements modelled with shells. Out-of-plane moments are combined with in-plane effects through the Wood-Armer theory to specify reinforcement. The contours can be exported to Padds or Probar 2D for detailing.
FRAME STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS SOFTWARE MODELLING | ANALYSIS | A03
Design members and connections using one of the many PROKON design modules. Results can be viewed and added to a Calcsheet, both in graphics format and analysis reports.
Workflow Models can either be created in Frame or imported from Revit using Prodesk . Detailed design can be accomplished by using design links to other modules.
FRAME STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS SOFTWARE MODELLING | ANALYSIS | A03
Key features • Beam, shell, and solid finite elements • Linear, second-order, non-linear, buckling, and stage analysis • Modal, harmonic, and seismic analysis • Reinforced concrete design • Design links • Input link from BIM tools
Supported Design Codes
Concrete Design Codes
Seismic Response Spectra
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ACI 318 – 1999 ACI 318 – 2005 ACI 318 - 2014 ACI 318 – 2011 ACI 318 – 2019 AS3600 – 2001 AS3600 – 2009 AS3600 - 2018 BS8110 – 1985 BS8110 – 1997
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CP65 – 1999
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TMH7 – 1981 UBC – 1994
CSA-A23.3:1994
CSA-A23.3-04 – 2010 Eurocode 2 -2004 HK Concrete – 2004 HK Concrete – 2013
SABS 0160 – 1989 IS 1893-1 – 2002
SANS 10160 Eurocode 8
IS:456 – 2000 NZ 3101 – 2006
NZS 1170.5 - 2004
SABS 0100 - 2000 SP 63.13330.2018
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