SCIA.ESA Professional Technology

Intelligent Structural ModelingTechnology watch and proof of concept

Dr. J.P. Rammant, C.E.O. - SCIA Belgium

Dr. M. Novak, SCIA Cz

AEC Market

History and present Future

tasks are split up between intelligent 3D modeling various partners collaborative tools - analysis/design - Internet based

- drafting - XML

- work preparation - life cycle management

costly & slow & errors cost reduction 5 – 10 %

Software for structural design & detailing

History and present Future

Structural model Analysis

Design one single

building modelloss of logic - structural intelligence

extra work - complete geometry

exchange format 3D model

2D associated views

CAD (geometric) modelDetailing

Intelligent Structural Modeling: Features

- parametric objects– shortening modeling time– triggering parameters for automated design– access to properties

- components- re-use & standardization- knowledge content- general data representation

- XML- IFC- Open COM access

- templates- family of structural parts- open library

PrototypeSCIA Engineering Structural Software

Integrated suite for steel structures

Modeler building components incl. all beam types, plates

full 3D solid modeling

Analyzer FEM statics/dynamics/stability

Designer Steel section code checking

Connection design & expert table

Detailer Overview drawings

Detail drawings

Software Architecture

User Interface

all CAD

personalized menus

choice of windows (2000, XP, …)

browser

Data Server Concept

Intelligent Document

Automatic regeneration upon changes

design output templates & styles

Graphic gallery

Wizards

Examples

3D objects

Predefined structural shapes

Two Models in one data server concept

CAD Model Structural Model

Steel Designer

Code checking and steel connection design

Modeler goes along with the Designer

Transparent view

Members & connections are objects with properties that may be edited

instantaneous

Extensive CAD functionality integrated within the structural

design

Steel Frame with built-up sections

Multi views & various representations

Detailer: complete 3D model & associated views

Automatically generated overview drawings

Structural models & CAD models are one

Associated 2D section views

More complex steel structures

Single building model for steel: proof OK

Future developments

Steel, concrete and composite

modeling 3D FEM beams, plates, walls, shells

Designer steel sections, connections concrete R.C.

Beams/columns/plates/ foundations

Detailer steel

concrete Engineering drawings composite

Future work: 3D concrete modeling

Future work: modeling, designing & detailing steel/concrete/composite