1. Dr. Walid Al-Awad1 Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis March 20151Dr. Walid Al-Awad

2. Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional is an advanced structural analysis tool that allows you to perform linear and nonlinear analysis of building models, bridges, and other types of industrial structures. With this tool you can define a wide range of advanced analysis types such as a static analysis, modal analysis, seismic analysis, spectral analysis, harmonic analysis, and a time history analysis. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad2

3. Modeling, Analysing and Designing with RSA Robot Structural Analysis Professional is (BIM) Building Information Modeling software for Structural Engineering. Integrated tools for: - modeling, - coordination, - analysis, - design, - documentation, as well as - drawings and fabrication. Robot is software to understand the behavior of any structure type and verify code compliance. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad3

4. Modeling, Analysing and Designing with RSA Advanced structural engineering software Robot Structural Analysis Professional structural software helps engineers more quickly perform simulation, analysis, and code-based design for any type of structure. 1- Analysis methods : Robot Structural Analysis Professional structural engineering software provides structural engineers with flexible analysis methods and capabilities to create a smooth workflow. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad4

5. Modeling, Analysing and Designing with RSA 1.1- Direct Analysis Method The Direct Analysis Method (DAM) is an AISC(American Institute of Steel Construction) approach for stability design applicable to steel structures of all structural system types. 2.1- Wide range of analysis capabilities Investigate the linear and nonlinear behavior of many structure types. 3.1- Dynamic analysis solvers Fast, dynamic solvers enable you to carry out structural dynamic analysis for structures of any size. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad5

6. Modeling, Analysing and Designing with RSA 2- Boundary conditions & meshing 2.1 Wind load simulation : Create virtual wind tunnel simulations to test structural designs for wind loads. 2.2 Advanced auto-meshing and structural modeling Powerful auto-meshing generation techniques help structural engineers to work more easily with the most complex models. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad6

7. Modeling, Analysing and Designing with RSA 2.3 Integrated solution for concrete and steel Create reinforced concrete design and steel design modules based on more than 40 international steel codes and 30 reinforced concrete codes. 2.4 Structural loads and load combinations Depending on load duration and type, you can create different defined loads, such as dead, live, wind, or seismic. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad7

8. Modeling, Analysing and Designing with RSA 3. Analysis & simulation 3.1 Composite beam design Combine properties of both steel and concrete to design and analyze their composite action. Perform analysis between floor plates and beams in accordance with local code requirements. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad8

9. Modeling, Analysing and Designing with RSA 4.Code-based verification & design 4.1 Materials and design codes support Quickly access more than 60 global sections and materials databases. With an array of 70 built-in design codes, structural engineers can work with country-specific section shapes, imperial or metric units, and country-specific building codes within the same integrated model. 4.2 Steel, concrete, and timber Create reinforced concrete design and steel design modules based on more than 40 international steel codes and 30 reinforced concrete codes. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad9

10. Modeling, Analysing and Designing with RSA 4.3 Structural loads and load combinations Depending on load duration and type, you can create different defined loads, such as dead, live, wind, or seismic. Apply various types of loads (such as nodal, linear, or planar) to a structure to the defined load cases. Definitions of load combinations from many national standards, both manual and automatic, are also included. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad10

11. Modeling, Analysing and Designing with RSA 5. Collaboration & reporting 5.1 BIM integrated workflows The link between Revit building design software and Robot Structural Analysis Professional software supports an iterative design process and data exchange. Enhance collaboration between designers and engineers and further demonstrate the value of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to structural engineers. 5.2 Localized for global markets Support multinational design teams using many languages. Perform structural analysis in one language and create output in another. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad11

12. Modeling, Analysing and Designing with RSA 5.3 Open and flexible API (Application Programming Interface) Robot Structural Analysis Professional uses Microsoft Component Object Model (COM) technologies for an open and flexible API. 5.4 Reporting analysis results support Flexibly obtain and report structural analysis results. With so many ways to access and present analytical data, structural engineers can more quickly prepare final documentation suited to their needs. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad12

13. Structures and Design Modules Create a new project 1. Building Design 2. Structure Types 3. Plane Deformation structures and Axisymmetric structures 4. Code Module Design 5. Section Design 6. Parametric Structure March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad13

14. Structures and Design Modules Set the Job Preferences Before running an analysis, you need to set up the parameters that will be used for the analysis. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad14

15. Structures and Design Modules Preferences A window containing the following preference options: General Languages View Parameters Desktop Settings Toolbar and Menu Printout Parameters Advanced March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad15

16. The Process March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad16

17. User Interface The main features of the user interface are listed below A. Title bar B. Drawing area C. Layouts D. Object Inspector E. Views F. Quick launch buttons March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad17

18. Prepare the Model How to model a structure with Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis Professional. New nodes are created automatically during bar definition. Bars created based on existing nodes will not generate new nodes. structural Axes Bar Structures - Basic Model Elements (define bars. Bar section) Structure elements Supports March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad18

19. Prepare the Model Create and Apply Structural Loads (Load Case Combinations) (Accidental (ACC), Fire (FIRE) criteria and moving load) Prepare the analysis - Analysis Types dialog - Buckling Analysis - Direct Analysis Method (DAM) - Elasto-plastic Analysis (Bars) - Non-linear Static Analysis - Dynamic Structure Analysis Mode - Wind Loads Simulation March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad19

20. Prepare the Model Run the analysis Structure Analysis (Results) - Diagrams for Bars - Maps Visualize Results Set up Printout Documentation March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad20

21. Design steel and Timber How to design steel and timber elements of a structure. The design process for members of steel or timber structures is similar The basic workflow is as follows. Use the Definitions dialog to define members or groups of members: - Use the Members tab to define the members and their parameters, - Use the Groups tab to define sections and parametrized sections for groups of members. Use the Calculations dialog to specify the verification options and the limit states, and then click Calculations. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad21

22. Steel Connection Design - Connection Definition (connection types are available in Robot by clicking (New Connection)) - Connection Calculations - Connection Verification - Connections - Calculation Note saves a calculation note in - HTML format - MS Word - MS Excel March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad22

23. Reinforced Concrete Design How to design reinforced concrete elements of a structure. Calculations of the required reinforcement run in two stages: - RC Codes - RC Members 1. Member Type Definition dialog 2. Calculations dialog (RC Member) 3. RC Member Calculations - Report March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad23

24. Reinforced Concrete Design - RC Slabs 1. Plate and Shell Reinforcement Type – Definition 2. Plate and Shell Reinforcement – Calculations 3. Plate and Shell Reinforcement – Results - Cracking of Plates and Shells - Calculations March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad24

25. Building Soils - Calculator Building Soils – Calculator March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad25

26. Building Soils  Spread footing with dimensions A x B. The KZ coefficient unit is (force/length). A computed value KZ = K * A * B may be applied while defining the elastic coefficient in the support definition dialog.  Continuous footing with dimensions A (continuous footing length) and B (continuous footing width). The KZ coefficient unit is (force/length^2). A computed value KZ = K * B may be applied while defining the elastic coefficient in the elastic ground type definition dialog.  Slab foundation with dimensions A x B. The KZ coefficient unit is (force/length^3). A computed value KZ = K may be applied while defining the elastic coefficient in the panel thickness type definition dialog. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad26

27. Bar Section Database In Robot, all data pertaining to section geometry is stored in the standard bar section databases March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad27

28. Basic Section Properties The basic geometric properties of the selected section are presented in the right part of the viewer. The following values are presented for each section. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad28 AxAx Cross sectional area IxMoment of inertia about the X axis (torsion) IyMoment of inertia about the Y axis (bending) IzMoment of inertia about the Z axis (bending) AyShear rigidity factor (reduced sectional area for calculations of shear deformations) in the Y axis direction AZShear rigidity factor (reduced sectional area for calculations of shear deformations) in the Z axis direction WxSection modulus for calculations of torsion stresses

29. Basic Section Properties WYShear area (reduced extreme shear stress coefficient) in the direction of Y axis (Qy) WzShear area (reduced extreme shear stress coefficient) in the direction of Z axis (Qz) WplyPlastic section modulus in bending about the Y axis WplzPlastic section modulus in bending about the Z axis SpPainting surface of the unit length mUnit weight per unit length IomegaWarping constant. March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad29

30. System components System Input Architectural model Structural model System Output Visualization Documentations Drawings and Models May 201030Dr. Walid Al-Awad System Input BIM System Output

31. System components May 2010Dr. Walid Al-Awad31 Proposed BIM system Chart

32. System components May 2010Dr. Walid Al-Awad32 BIM system for architecture

33. May 2010Dr. Walid Al-Awad33 BIM system results for Structural Engineers

34. CAD/BIM Time savings Hours saved BIM (hours) CAD (hours) Task 53%10090190Schematic design 50%215220436Design development 20%2088151023Construction documents 91%15916175Checking and coordination 6831,1411,824Totals:

35. Dr. Walid Al-Awad35 Robot Structural Analysis END March 2015Dr. Walid Al-Awad35