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Estructuras BIMparables con Bentley STAAD&RAM

Como ingenieros del sector AEC, hemos observado la adopción generalizada de modelos de información de construcción (BIM). Durante los últimos cinco años, un nuevo término, gemelo digital de infraestructura, ha ido ocupando un lugar central. ¿CuÔl es la diferencia entre BIM y un gemelo digital de infraestructura? Como ingenieros estructurales utilizamos software para crear modelos 3D para anÔlisis y diseño, entonces, ¿estamos creando BIM o gemelos digitales de infraestructura? BIM es una capacidad de visualización estÔtica empleada durante las fases de diseño y construcción de un edificio. BIM integra todas las disciplinas en un modelo basado en CAD. El propósito de un BIM es permitir la colaboración entre disciplinas y visualizar restricciones espaciales. BIM sirve como datos fundamentales utilizados para crear un gemelo digital de infraestructura. Por ejemplo, su modelo de anÔlisis estructural 3D se puede exportar y traducir al formato CAD para usarlo en BIM. Un gemelo digital de infraestructura es una representación virtual de una entidad del mundo real, sincronizada con una frecuencia y fidelidad específicas. Los datos en tiempo real de los sensores y el Internet de las cosas (IoT) estÔn vinculados al modelo digital preciso conforme a obra. El gemelo digital de infraestructura sirve como centro

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BIMpressive Structures with STAAD & RAM

As engineers in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector, we have observed the widespread adoption of building information modeling (BIM). Over the past five years, the term ā€œinfrastructure digital twinā€ has taken center stage. What is the difference between BIM and an infrastructure digital twin? As structural engineers, we use software to create 3D models for analysis and design—so are we creating BIMs or infrastructure digital twins? BIM is a static visualization capability employed during the design and construction phases of a building. BIM integrates all disciplines into a CAD-based model. The purpose of BIM is to enable collaboration between disciplines and visualize spatial constraints. BIM serves as foundational data used to create an infrastructure digital twin. For example, your 3D structural analysis model can be exported and translated into a CAD format for use in BIM. An infrastructure digital twin is a virtual representation of a real-world entity, synchronized at a specified frequency and fidelity. Real-time data from sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT) are linked to the accurate as-built digital model. The infrastructure digital twin serves as the smart building hub for owners and operators to schedule maintenance and ensure that the building is operating optimally.

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Better Foundations for a Better Canada – Optimizing Designs with Canadian A23.3 2019 Codes

In the ever-evolving structural engineering landscape, ensuring that the foundations of our designs stay strong is the only way to ensure lasting infrastructure. As the Canadian infrastructure and innovation landscape continues to strengthen, engineers are being challenged more than ever to deliver projects quickly and cost-effectively–all without sacrificing quality of design. In this piece, we will demonstrate how foundation design can be optimized through the STAAD product workflow, with a spotlight on the incorporation of the Canadian A23.3 2019 Code. Designing through our fully interoperable STAAD.Pro and STAAD Foundation Advanced programs guarantees a complete project workflow. Canadian building codes are revised every few years, and Bentley aims to keep our preprogrammed codes as current as possible. STAAD Foundation Advanced uses Canadian code CSA A23.3:19 for the design and analysis of isolated footings, combined footings, pile caps, mat foundations, and other foundation elements. A complete structure and foundation design workflow can be established between STAAD.Pro and STAAD Foundation Advanced. These programs are powerful and versatile–an ideal combination for companies that want the ability to tackle a variety of projects. The load combinations applied in your structural analyses can vary, and it is important to have control over the factors that you

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Dam Safety in an Earthquake

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.

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