SUMO 3D STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & BIM SOFTWARE ANALYSIS | BIM MODELLING | A01
Summary Sumo is PROKON® ’s flagship analysis tool and the centre of the PROKON universe. The program is a three-dimensional graphical modelling and analysis tool. Sumo performs frame and finite element analyses of structures. With Sumo you can build 3D models of structures using physical structural components such as beams, columns, and slabs. With its grasp of industry standard file formats, Sumo sits comfortably in the modern BIM process.
What makes this module special?
Automated surface meshing Familiar and easy input BIM modelling Design links and design groups Various static and dynamic analysis modes
Detailed analysis output Rich text format reporting
SUMO 3D STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & BIM SOFTWARE ANALYSIS | BIM MODELLING | A01
Detailed Description Sumo is a general-purpose frame and finite element analysis software aimed at structural engineers. With a powerful graphical modelling interface, you get the benefit of PROKON ’s tried and tested analysis engine in a modern program. A properties palette is always visible, allowing you to navigating model parameters similar to most popular CAE software. While you model, Sumo takes care of node assignment in the background. This is a major improvement on older software where nodes had to be modified manually when changes were made to the model. The analyst has full control over the location and number of nodes through the various mesh controls. Drawing a beam, column, or wall is as easy as selecting the beam, column or wall tool and drawing the element. Input wizards are available to speed up the modelling of common structures. Sumo allows for collaboration with Autodesk® Revit® and Advance Steel® through the Prodesk add-ins. This avoids the need to remodel every time, saving much time. Sumo also supports industry standard file formats like IFC and DWG, making it suitable to communicate with third party software. Modelling Modelling in Sumo is easy with the sophisticated graphical interface. Alternatively, models can be imported from Autodesk products using the Prodesk add-in or one of the supported exchange formats.
SUMO 3D STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & BIM SOFTWARE ANALYSIS | BIM MODELLING | A01
Analysis Various analysis modes are available to aid the engineer in accurately predicting structural behaviour in every situation.
Static
Dynamic
Linear Second order Non-linear Buckling Stage
Modal Seismic Harmonic
Design 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.
SUMO 3D STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & BIM SOFTWARE ANALYSIS | BIM MODELLING | A01
Sumo integrates with PROKON’s various steel, concrete, and timber design modules through the design links. The design modules are sold separately, allowing you to tailor your order based on your requirements.
SUMO 3D STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & BIM SOFTWARE ANALYSIS | BIM MODELLING | A01
Results Displacements, reactions, and forces are plotted on the elements.
Raw results are available in the Grid View and can be accessed for more detailed plots using the Beam Chart feature.
SUMO 3D STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & BIM SOFTWARE ANALYSIS | BIM MODELLING | A01
Reporting With the built-in word processor, rich text format (.rtf) reports can be compiled while you work. Export the document to your favourite dedicated word processor to add the final touches.
Design Codes
Seismic Response Spectra
Concrete Design Codes
ACI 318 – 1999 ACI 318 – 2005 ACI 318 - 2011 ACI 318 – 2014 AS3600 – 2001 AS3600 – 2009 AS3600 - 2018 BS8110 – 1985 BS8110 - 1997 CP65 – 1999
CSA-A23.3 – 1994
IS 1893-1 – 2002 NZS 1170.5 – 2004 SABS 0160 – 1989
CSA-A23.3-04 – 2010 CSA-A23.3:2019 Eurocode 2 -2004 HK Concrete – 2004 HK Concrete - 2013
TMH7 – 1981 UBC – 1994
SANS 10160 – 2011 EN 1998-1 – 2004
IS:456 – 2000 NZ 3101 – 2006
SABS 0100 – 2000 SP63.13330.2018
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
PLANE STRESS FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF PLANE STRESS OR STRAIN PROBLEMS ANALYSIS | A03
Summary The Plane Stress module can be used to perform finite element analysis of a membrane of any general geometry subjected to plane stress or strain. You can combine simple polygons to model complex geometries, and the program automatically generates a suitable mesh for the analysis. Multiple load cases comprising point loads and UDL’s can be applied to the outline of the model.
What makes this module special?
• Plane stress and plane strain problems can be solved • Easy geometry input • Automatic mesh generation
Detailed Description Many complex three-dimensional problems are amenable to simplification to plane elasticity problems, e.g., regions of a dam wall far away from the edges can be analysed as a slice of unit thickness. Plane strain problems, such as the dam wall example, as well as plane stress problems, are the domain of Plane Stress .
PLANE STRESS FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS OF PLANE STRESS OR STRAIN PROBLEMS ANALYSIS | A03
You can deal with both classes of problems in either Sumo or Frame , although plane strain requires modification of the elastic constants, the simplicity of Plane Stress makes it an attractive light-weight alternative. The structure can be defined by entering one or more shapes comprised of straight lines and arcs. When more than one shape is entered the shape will accumulate and form one structure. Often, a complicated section is easily defined using more than one simple shape. Point supports, distributed supports and prescribed displacements can be defined anywhere along the edges of the structure, as well as point loads and distributed loads. As many lines as necessary can be used to define the loads. During the analysis, the program generates a rectangular grid of nodes in which rectangular and, where necessary, triangular finite elements are placed. The grid spacing can be set independently in the horizontal and vertical directions.
The following analysis results can be viewed and printed in tabular or graphic format under the View tab:
• Maximum elastic deflections • Maximum and minimum stress • Von Mises stresses • Stress vectors Key features • Plane strain and plane stress • Simple input • Automatic mesh generation
SINGLE SPAN BEAM ANALYSIS OF 2D SINGLE SPAN OR CANTILEVER BEAMS ANALYSIS | A11
Summary The Single Span Beam module can be used to analyse a beam quickly. The beam can be a single span beam, or a single span taken from a continuous beam with the appropriate end conditions.
The analysis results of steel beams can be post-processed with the steel member design module for combined stress.
SINGLE SPAN BEAM ANALYSIS OF 2D SINGLE SPAN OR CANTILEVER BEAMS ANALYSIS | A11
What makes this module special?
Simple input Integrates with the Section Database and design modules. Produces an output file for Combine Unlimited number of loads
Detailed Description The Single Span Beam module is one of the most important tools in the structural engineer’s toolbox. Single Span Beam avoids copying errors by importing beam sections directly from the section database and produces an output file for Combine that can be used to optimise the section size. The analysis is restricted to in-plane bending due to point loads and distributed loads. Therefore, the input is much simpler than an equivalent model in Frame or Sumo . Loading input may be simple, but an unlimited number of loads can be used.
Maximum values and distributions of shear forces, moments and deflections are instantly available.
SINGLE SPAN BEAM ANALYSIS OF 2D SINGLE SPAN OR CANTILEVER BEAMS ANALYSIS | A11
Key features Simple input Integrates with section database and design modules An unlimited number of loads can be defined
ANALYSIS OF 2D BEAMS ON ELASTIC SUPPORT ANALYSIS | A12 ELASTIC SUPPORT BEAM
Summary Elastic Support Beam was developed for rapid analysis of a beam or a slab on an elastic foundation. This module allows for the analysis of beams or slabs with varying cross- sections along their lengths. Elastic foundations may include variations or gaps in the elastic medium, and rigid supports. An unlimited number of loads may be entered.
What makes this module special?
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Varying cross-section. Gaps and Rigid Supports. Unlimited number of loads.
Detailed Description A linear analysis is performed in which the beam is modelled as a two-dimensional frame on a series of at least fifty closely spaced springs. Rigid supports are placed at the specified positions, and gaps in the elastic supports where the supporting width is set to zero. Nodes are taken at close intervals along the length of the beam as well as at every support and load position. There is an option to disallow negative pressures (i.e., uplift), the program will then remove springs with negative reactions and repeat the analysis. Likewise, previously removed springs are restored if downward deflections are calculated at those points. The analysis procedure is repeated until the iteration converges to a stable solution. A beam will be considered unstable, i.e., to overturn under the applied load, if the analysis yields less than two springs with compressive forces.
ANALYSIS OF 2D BEAMS ON ELASTIC SUPPORT ANALYSIS | A12 ELASTIC SUPPORT BEAM
The analysis output includes diagrams for soil pressure, bending moment and shear force.
Key features •
Varying cross-section. Gaps and Rigid Supports.
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An unlimited number of loads.
PROSEC CALCULATE THE SECTION PROPRETIES OF ANY CROSS-SECTION ANALYSIS | G01
Summary The calculation of cross-sectional properties of general shapes often involves the solution of equations that require numerical approaches. Prosec uses a finite difference procedure to calculate over 30 bending and torsional section properties.
What makes this module special?
• Evaluate any section geometry • Bending and torsional properties • CAD input • Store properties in the PROKON section database
Detailed Description The cross-sectional properties are important when working with beams in a frame analysis. Prosec determines the cross-sectional properties of any general shape, and these can be stored in a database for use in Sumo or Frame . The cross section can be defined by coordinates or imported from a CAD program.
PROSEC CALCULATE THE SECTION PROPRETIES OF ANY CROSS-SECTION ANALYSIS | G01
Prosec employs a finite difference method to calculate various section properties. Bending: area, location of centroid, orientation of major and minor axes, moments of inertia, elastic and plastic section moduli, radii of gyration, outside perimeter length, void ratio, and section efficiency factor. Torsional: normalised shear stress, effective shear area, location of shear centre, St. Venant torsional constant, mono-symmetry constant, torsional modulus, and warping torsion constant.
WIND CODE BASED WIND ANALYSIS OF RECTANGULAR
STRUCTURES ANALYSIS | G02
Summary Wind calculates free stream velocity pressures and wind loads on various building geometries.
What makes this module special?
Simplified input Dou-pitched and mono-pitched roofs Integrates with Sumo and Frame
Detailed Description Wind eliminates the tedium of wind loading by computing the free stream velocity pressures, including frictional effects due to wind, on building structures based on a few simple inputs. Three-dimensional depictions of input and output illustrate the wind direction and pressure vectors, thus reducing the effort of transferring wind loading to the correct regions of an analysis model. Mono-pitched and duo-pitched roofs are supported. Frame and Sumo integrates with Wind via the portal and trussed frame wizards.
WIND CODE BASED WIND ANALYSIS OF RECTANGULAR
STRUCTURES ANALYSIS | G02
The output includes diagrams showing the pressure on critical zones for various wind directions.
Workflow Frame and Sumo integrates with Wind via the portal and trussed frame wizards.
Supported Design Codes
Design Codes
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AS/NZS1170.2:2011 BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 SABS 0160 – 1989 SANS 10160-3:2011 SANS 10160-3:2018 SANS 10160-3:2019 SP 20.13330.2016 SS EN 1991-1-4:2009
GUTTER DESIGN OF GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES FOR TYPICAL STRUCTURES DESIGN | G03
Summary The module designs gutters and downpipes that drain the roofs of building structures.
What makes this module special?
• Sizes gutters and downpipes • Range of rainfall settings • Clear results visualisation
Detailed Description Using the requirements of BS EN 12056-3-2000, the module design gutters and down pipes that drain roofs of building structures for specified rainfall intensities and design durations. The rainfall intensities can optionally be picked from a list of regions in the United Kingdom and South Africa. Gutter offers a 3D visualisation of the roof segment under analysis, and a roof and gutter draining diagram eases result interpretation.
GUTTER DESIGN OF GUTTERS AND DOWNPIPES FOR TYPICAL STRUCTURES DESIGN | G03
The outflow characteristics of each gutter segment and down pipe are summarised in tabular form and detailed design calculations are also provided.
Supported Design Codes
Design Codes
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BS EN 12056-3 – 2000
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