Konstruktion
Structural engineers typically design standard connections that can be solved in several minutes using Design Guides, spreadsheets, or simple software. The non-standard connections are the real challenge. The 80/20 rule applies: 80% of the time is spent on 20% of connections. Non-standard connections are not only more challenging to design but also more costly and prone to errors. Finite element modeling comes to the rescue, allowing us to calculate complicated problems automatically. It has been used mostly for research purposes at universities or very large and costly projects, but it is now becoming available for even small design firms to use on a daily basis. Most importantly, even the architecturally appealing and structurally complex solutions must be safe and engineers require reliable tools.