Frame buckling and strength analysis using the plug-in for FEMAP and/or ANSYS.

An easy to use tool to check the strength of beam members and its connections according to standards like API-RP-2A, ISO19902 and AISC-360.

This FEA post-processing program does the following checks on your frame structure analyzing the structural strength applicable for first order and second order effects:

• Column checks on tension, compression and bending, including buckling;
• For brace to chord connections; punching shear check of symmetrical I-beams, round and rectangular hollow beam members;
• Stress concentrations in the connections, including fatigue stress ranges of round hollow section members;

The program automatically detects chord and brace members and determines their lengths for the orientation of in-plane and out-of-plane buckling. The figure below shows a part of the building where the chord length needs to be distinguished between all the beam elements

The video below shows you briefly how quick you can perform a check on your frame structure when working in FEMAP or in ANSYS.