STRUCTURAL DESIGN CODE VERIFIER (949) 481-3267 www.saratechinc.com Ryan Herron June 12, 2015
Focus on engineering. Let SDC Verifier do the bookkeeping. Be an Analyst, Not an Admin. Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 2
What is SDC Verifier? SDC Verifier is an intuitive post-processing program with an advanced calculation core built to work seamlessly with FEMAP. SDC Verifier automatically checks structures according to design standards and quickly generates high quality detailed reports. Customizable program written using FEMAP API. Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 3
Separate GUI Embedded 4 Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 4
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Recognize Individual Loads from the FEM model Intelligently Combine Loads into Multiple Load Sets Create Highly Organized Load Groups Apply Load Sets and Load Groups into FEMAP for Job Analysis Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 6
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Generate Complicated Wind Loads Height Dependent Pressure Accurate load distribution on FEM Model based on Wind Direction Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 8
Calculate Buoyancy Loads Calculate Waterline based on Mass Accommodate Wave Parameters in Water Pressure Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 9
Apply Tank Ballast Loads Tank Boundaries Recognized from FEM Model Automatic Calculation of Forces and Volume Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 10
Coupled to client ballast load file Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 11
Import Load Sets and Groups from Microsoft Excel Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 12
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Panel Finder Automatic Recognition of Panels from sets of Plate Elements surrounded by Stiffeners & Girders Dimensions and Properties Recognized from FEM Model Group Sections of Frames, Longitudinals, and Decks Frames Longitudinals Decks Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 14
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Weld Finder Automatically Recognize all Welds Correct for Weld Direction Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 16
Beam Member Finder Automatically Recognize Beams Beams defined by Properties and Direction Intelligently determine Beam Length with respect to Buckling Direction Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 17
Joint Finder Automatically Recognize: 1 D Joints for recognition i.e. weld classification; 2D Joints recognize 2D Y and 2D Z joints and Undefined (limit length in 1 direction); 3D Joints limit length in both directions; Beam-Plate Joints for stiffeners; Free Joint node which is connected only to one element User Defined Joints Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 18
Rule Based Selector Create Custom Selection tools based on Rule types Materials, Properties, Groups, Coordinates, Element Types, Element Shapes Edit Selected Components Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 19
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Plate Buckling Check ABS 2006 Plate Buckling DNV RP-C201 2010 Plate Buckling DNV CN30/1995 Plate Buckling Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 21
Plate Buckling Check Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 22
Beam Buckling Check ANSI/AISC 360-10 - checks for design of members in compression (Chapter D and E including Torsional and Flexural-Torsional Buckling), and combined (Chapter H). API RP 2A Standard checks the structural strength and stability requirements for steel cylindrical elements. Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 23
Joint Check (API RP 2A) Joint Type based on Forces Recognize Brace, Chord, and Gap Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 24
Joint Check (API RP 2A) Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 25
Fatigue Check DIN 15018 - performs static stress check and fatigue check for steel structures of crane and crane equipment. Fatigue calculation are performed according to Allowable Stress Design method (ASD). Notch group Allowable Stress vs Kappa Fatigue result with notch group recognition for selection of fatigue curve Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 26
Shear and Moment Check At section Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 27
Custom Checks Copy and Edit other Standards Easily Create New Checks Workflows for Custom Element Checks, Plate Buckling, and Joint Checks Save and Control Standards for Easy and Secure Reuse. Stored in Organized Libraries Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 28
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Custom Checks Simple Stress Check Example Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 30
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Generate Reports in Organized PDF and MS Word Table of Contents with Links to Relevant Information in Report Report Wizard tool for Quick Documentation Report Designer tool for Complete Customization of Reports Save and Reuse Report Templates Include Model Description, Calculation Results, Plots and Tables Automatically Generate Consistent Plot Views of FEM Model Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 32
Report Wizard First Page Tables Model Setup Plots Job Settings Checks Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 33
Report Designer The Structure Panel: Shows the structure of the report. The Toolbox: Displays Items that can be added to the report structure. The Preview Panel: Preview the report in design mode. The Properties Panel: View and define properties of items selected in the Structure Panel. Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 34
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Report Template First model (template) New Model Two models. Same report Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 36
Table Examples Worst Stresses among loads Displacement on nodes. Absolute maximum highlighted Extreme values over selections (properties) Sum of applied forces on loads Extreme Stresses over directions Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 37
Graph Examples Histogram extreme results over loads Expand Graph node/element results over loads 38 Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 38 www.sdcverifier.com
Plot Examples Same plot different Views Same plot different Components Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 39
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Re-use of calculation process SDC Verifier file: Full calculation settings Apply all loads, load combinations and load groups All checks (according to your standard) Necessary calculation documents Re-use.sdcv file as template with all above settings Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 41
Simple Application and Organization of Complicated Load Sets Quickly Obtain FEM Model Information needed for Post-Processing Complete Control of an Automated Code Checking Process Complete Documentation of Model and Results Download a 45 day trial of SDC Verifier at: www.sdcverifier.com Request a trial license with an e-mail to: support@saratechinc.com Saratech proprietary and confidential Slide Number 42