Architectural design of the building and its physical structure are closely interrelated: on the one hand, the architectural design of the building defines the structure; on the other hand, the structural design of the building reflects the design in architectural complex. As a Visual and aesthetics became part of modern architecture design, structures must be the lightest possible while retaining complete integrity. In addition, the structure must be optimized for performance and price.
ArchiCAD ® is the solution purpose-built virtual modeling of Graphisoft that allows architects to create a 3D model of their design, effectively creating a Virtual Building ™. This White Paper details how ArchiCAD (AC) supports key aspects of structural design and optimized workflow between the two disciplines. Architectural and structural Design use the same Virtual Building model from the first sketches through production of CNC machines, using the appropriate software solution for each phase of construction.
Standard for structural design
The standards set by the authorities and developed over the decades are traditionally different for each material (RC, steel, wood, etc.) in each country or region (for example, DIN in Germany and Central Europe; BS in United Kingdom; AISC in United States). Lately, there has been a tendency to unify these into a common standard – at least through regional economies, as European Union Eurocode.
Production and structural analysis
ArchiCAD provides information to sophisticated design together with the necessary level of detail of the model. This information can be directly imported and exported in native format or structural software through IFC and used for structural analysis by a specialized software. These add-ins import/export full integration design and structural analysis simulation program that enables you to dramatically improve simulation approaches of all construction in the design, engineering, manufacturing and construction. This opens new doors for structural optimization and cost savings and performance.
Using ArchiCAD with these tools provide great benefits both the architects and structural engineers. Why structural analysis tool to directly access models ArchiCAD Virtual Building, feedback on the structural design of the building can be obtained at any time during the design process. And ongoing changes in the project do not result in exhausting (and duplicated) reprocessing in separate applications – both manually adjust the geometry of the building to keep up with the changes – because the essence of a 3D model means that all data are updated and immediately usable.
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