Application of Links in Bridge FE Models

S.O.S MIDAS Academy : Application Training 17th December 2020 (Thu)
8:00 - 9:00 AM (Romania)
2:00 - 3:00 PM (Singapore)
5:00 - 6:00 PM (Sydney)

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Application of Links in Bridge FE Models S.O.S MIDAS Academy : Application Training 17th December 2020 (Thu)
8:00 - 9:00 AM (Romania)
2:00 - 3:00 PM (Singapore)
5:00 - 6:00 PM (Sydney)

Click here to see it in your local time
OVERVIEW

Setting up links for bridge structure analysis is a very important step, yet often times it is implemented without too much consideration to its implication to the overall structural behavior.

 

This webinar will include a discussion on the most commonly used types of links in bridge engineering industry. The webinar speaker, Luis Vila from GM2 Associates, will talk about the appropriate applications of various types of links in midas Civil. He will compare the structural effects resulted from using different insertion point offsets. Validation methods will also be covered.

AGENDA
  • 5 mins

    Introduction

  • 45 mins

    Application of links in bridge FE models

    Concept of links boundary type, Ways to validate element models, and Considerations to proper modeling.

  • 10 mins

    Question & Answer

  • 12:00 - 14:00 SESSION 2-1

    3D Excavation and Piled-Raft Foundation

    [Part 1] 3D Geometry modeling and Meshing
    [Part 2] Analysis control and checking results.

  • 12:00 - 14:00 SESSION 2-1

    3D Excavation and Piled-Raft Foundation

    [Part 1] 3D Geometry modeling and Meshing
    [Part 2] Analysis control and checking results.

  • 12:00 - 14:00 SESSION 2-1

    3D Excavation and Piled-Raft Foundation

    [Part 1] 3D Geometry modeling and Meshing
    [Part 2] Analysis control and checking results.

  • 12:00 - 14:00 SESSION 2-1

    3D Excavation and Piled-Raft Foundation

    [Part 1] 3D Geometry modeling and Meshing
    [Part 2] Analysis control and checking results.

  • 12:00 - 14:00 SESSION 2-1

    3D Excavation and Piled-Raft Foundation

    [Part 1] 3D Geometry modeling and Meshing
    [Part 2] Analysis control and checking results.

  • 12:00 - 14:00 SESSION 2-1

    3D Excavation and Piled-Raft Foundation

    [Part 1] 3D Geometry modeling and Meshing
    [Part 2] Analysis control and checking results.

KEY POINTS

Key point 1: Why are links needed?

The webinar will discuss the link type that is one of the boundary conditions in FEM SW. He will introduce the basic concept of link types. So we will get some ideas regarding when links are needed and where they can be used. And also he will compare two typical link types called Rigid Link and Elastic Link that can be found in midas Civil for proper usage of link boundary types.

 

Key point 2: Model Validation

Model validation is the most important part of modelling and analysis to obtain reasonable analysis results. He will go through various element models from a simple model to a complex model.

 

Key point 3: Modelling Consideration

In the last part of the webinar, he will discuss considerations and tips for successful modelling work.

SPEAKER
  • Luis Vila

    Structural Engineer(PE) | GM2 Associates Inc, US

    - GM2 Associates Inc, 2015 ~ Present
    - MIDAS Expert Activities, 2016 ~ Present
    - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from The University of Connecticut

    Experience in design, modeling, and analysis of various types of bridges including steel, arch, PSC, NEXT beams, box culvert and pipe arch.
  • Luis Vila

    Structural Engineer(PE) | GM2 Associates Inc, US

    - GM2 Associates Inc, 2015 ~ Present
    - MIDAS Expert Activities, 2016 ~ Present
    - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from The University of Connecticut

    Experience in design, modeling, and analysis of various types of bridges including steel, arch, PSC, NEXT beams, box culvert and pipe arch.
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INFORMATION
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Application of Links in Bridge FE Models
Date
December 17, 2020, 8:00 - 9:00 AM (Romania)

December 17, 2020, 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Singapore)

December 17, 2020, 5:00 - 6:00 PM (Sydney)
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1. Participation of this seminar is FREE.
2. We recommend you to register immediately since the number of seats are limited.
3. If you come early to the seminar place, you can enjoy the welcome snack and coffee/tea.
4. For effective training session, we recommend you to bring your personnel laptop computer in order to get the hands-on experience of MIDAS software.
5. Training license and installation guide will be provided to all registrants before the seminar in advance.