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Structural Code Check Study

This feature allows you to define structural checks that can be performed based on the internal beam loads, the hydrostatic column and dynamic pressures extracted from time domain simulations conducted with the models. The final result of the code check is a Unity Check UC (or Usage Factor) which shall remain equal or below 1.

Two types of analysis can be performed, depending on the structural geometry:

  • Code checks over reinforced or not tubular members (over the tubes and over the joints connecting this tubes).
  • Code checks over reinforced or not shells.

The check over the structural elements must provide adequate compression, tension, bending and shear resistance. Where the members are subjected to axial and lateral loading simultaneously, additional resistance requirements checks are also required, taking into account the combination of these loading effects. The overall process of member design includes: - Classification of cross-sections - Cross-section resistance - Member buckling (buckling under axial compression or lateral torsional buckling under bending) - Combined axial loading and bending, where applicable.

A new structural code check study can be created by right-clicking on the Structural Code Check node on the tree:

In these studies the user defines input data over the different tabs:

  • The elements where the study is desired (segments or positions on the lines, depending on the code check).
  • The structural parameters used by the code checks.
  • The code checks that can be launched in the same study.
  • The run analyzed cases over which the study will be performed.
  • The settings for the display of results.

How to define these input data is fully detailed in the Structural Code Checks post-processing section.

Batch commands files can be generated by clicking the Generate DSC batch file item of the contextual menu of a structural code check study. This will create a text-based file (with extension .dsc) given the same name as the study. This file can then be read in batch mode by the GUI to produce the set of associated results. These batch post-processing jobs can be launched with the Batch Processing form or with .CMD commands files as per the other batch commands for the GUI.

Launching in parallel code check computations by analysis is also possible.

For more information about running code checks studies, refer to the Running a code check study section.

The Displaying code check ratios section shows how to display code check ratios on the 3D view of the model.