An earthquake can cause a dam to crack or dislocate, or even cause its component blocks to detach. The damage can result in uncontrolled water release or a catastrophic flood. Numerical methods such as finite element analysis play an important role in assessing the possible seismic damage to dams. In this blog post, we show how ADINA was used by a team of engineers in Switzerland for this challenging task.
CNI Ingenieros Consultores SAS Bogota, Cundinamarca, Colombia Building Heavy Materials in a Busy Pedestrian-trafficked Area Pontifical Xavierian University’s master development plan includes a new, 14,089-square-meter, 15-story engineering laboratory and research building with three basement levels. CNI Ingenieros Consultores was tasked with designing the glass-and-steel structure. However, they faced several challenges, including being mindful of the project’s impact on neighboring buildings, the complexity of the anchoring systems and excavations of up to 16 meters to reach the foundation, and pouring 700 cubic meters of concrete for a laboratory’s reaction slab and walls. They also had to safely transfer materials and heavy-metal structural elements by crane, following strict industrial safety procedures to avoid endangering students and faculty walking on campus. Managing Careful Coordination among Project Team Members CNI Ingenieros realized that they had to plan carefully to coordinate the architecture and project installation. After considering their options, they decided that robust analysis software would help them quickly resolve issues, while enabling them to examine other scenarios. They also needed to improve the flow of information between them and the architect. Additionally, since the basement floors were made of concrete and the tower structure was metal with a structural façade composed of
The Char Dham is a famous circuit of four ancient Hindu temples in the north, south, east, and west of India, and are visited by many Hindus on pilgrimage each year. Badrinath, the northern temple, lies within the mountainous state of Uttarakhand.
An initiative of the Central Government of India and Central Public Works Department, the National Salt Satyagraha Memorial commemorates Gandhi’s 241-mile journey from Sabarmati to Dandi in 1930.
Skeleton Consultants was commissioned to create a 10-megawatt solar photovoltaic project over the Teesta Canal, though they faced significant site limitations. The rolling terrain and minimal space meant trusses could only be launched from one side of the canal. Their objective was to develop a secure design that generates solar-powered electricity for the local community. They also had to ensure that water flow within the 4.5-kilometer canal was not disturbed during construction. Skeleton Consultants recognized that knowledge of structural behavior was vital given the project’s complex design.
The DCO Albany Green Energy Biomass Project is a 50 megawatt, wood-fired renewable power facility capable of generating 425,000 pounds of steam per hour and is primarily used to supply Procter & Gamble with renewable energy.
Located in the Noor Solar Thermal Power Park, the Morocco Noor II is the second phase of a three-phased project that culminates with the installation of a 510-megawatt solar thermal power plant, set to be the world’s single largest solar power production facility.
This INR 2.5 million project involved designing a solar panel network for Alaknanda Hospital Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. The panel is a rooftop structure that is 45 feet from ground level and is at a 5-degree incline with an overall power capacity of 50 kilowatts
Solar energy is growing source of renewable power. Engineers need to examine different options for their solar energy installations based on a variety of factors.