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Freeform structural modeling functions of ConSteel 10
In the last years, freeform architecture became more and more popular. A variety of complex geometric shapes are
used for the facades of buildings, which brought the demand of new, innovative tools and solutions for modeling of these structures too.
With ConSteel 10, we have upgraded our already existing, and implemented new functions for the modeling of freeform structures.
1. Section orientation for freeform surface
2. Freeform covering with load transfer surfaces
3. Local coordinate system setting by point
Orientation of the sections was the first problem to handle. We have implemented a new tool, with which the rotation of the sections can be done automatically. Sections can be rotated perpendicularly to the surface of the freeform shape of the structure.
The second newly implemented tool was the automation of covering the structure with load transfer surfaces. Covering a freeform structure with load transfer surfaces manualy, like in the picture below would take a lot of time and effort. Our new tool for multiple load transfer surface placement gives you a quick, easy and effective solution for covering your freeforms.
3. Local coordinate system setting by point
The third tool is an upgrade of the existing local coordinate system manipulation functions.
Thanks to
the new function, direction of the local coordinate systems can be set easily
by point. All of the local coordinate axis of a covered freeform structure can
be set to point out from the structure with a simple selection of an inner
point.
Thanks to the new functions, building up the engineering model of a freeform structure can be a fluent process, on which the analysis and the design can rely on.