Structural Analysis
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS SOFTWARE
The suitable partner software enables the efficient planning of statics and support structure directly from the SEMA software combined with easy handling and functionalities based on the practical requirements of everyday work.
Structural Analysis Perfectly Integrated
This is as easy as it gets: Timber and steel components can be analysed directly during the design stage - whether it is in Ground Plan or in 3D - and then be optionally transferred to the structural analysis software. All geometric data, component dimensions and material codes are automatically taken into account.
Always up-to-date standards
Depending on the project and its location, the latest applicable standards are always used for calculations. With the constant enhancements of our modules and the close cooperation with our partners in the field of statics, we make sure you always work with the most up-to-date standards.
Roof Analysis
Rafters
Automatic transfer of all structurally relevant geometric values.
Purlins and Posts
Load distribution from rafters or purlins as area or point loads.
Timber and Steel
Structural dimensioning for different timber grades and standardised steel profiles.
Ridges and Valleys
Structural calculation of ridges and valleys. Indication of the structurally relevant cross-sections.
Ceiling Analysis
Modern architecture with open living area design often leads to large spans of the ceiling. In combination with additional structural point and area loads, there are high demands on the correct ceiling design and structural design.
Continuous Beams
Structural dimensioning of continuous beams with or without cantilever.
Loads
Load distribution from posts of the roof or adding of further load application areas by drag&drop.
Main and Steel Beams
Constructive design solutions of structural "problem areas" with main beams or additional steel profiles.
Auto Ceiling
Fully automatic structural calculation of ceilings. All ceiling components are dimensioned in one calculation process.
Truss Analysis
Trusses have a long tradition in timber construction. In the different countries, trusses are used for roof constructions in houses and/or for larger buildings with few columns and wide spans.
Truss Assistant
Simple and fast design of studio, triangular and framework trusses with integrated auto dimensioning of the truss geometry.
Struts and Booms
Struts and booms are placed according to individual parameters in the truss and then calculated according to the shape of the roof.
End Connections
All truss elements can be connected with traditional timber connections or with steel fasteners and brackets.
3D Strut-and-Node Model
The SEMA "3D Strut-and-Node Model" follows the 3D design approach of the SEMA software with a three-dimensional analysis of structurally relevant axes models for the export to 3D structural programs.
Structural Axes Model
All structurally relevant axes are projected/displayed in the appropriate planes.
Structural Node Model
Structural nodes between individual components are displayed and can be modified or summarized in 3D.
Structural Dimensioning
Transfer of the entire 3D strut-and-node model to specialised structural software for structural dimensioning of the overall building, also for earthquake-proof construction.
DATA EXCHANGE SEMA - DLUBAL
A recorded webinar introduces the features of the SEMA interface with Dlubal RFEM. The webinar presents the data exchange for the structural analysis of the building statics between SEMA and Dlubal RFEM using the example of a single-family house with walls, floors and pitch roof:
- All wall and floor areas with stairwells, windows, doors and openings are exported from the SEMA software and imported into the Dlubal software via the IFC interface.
- The construction members of the pitch roof and the beam of the garage roof are transformed into a 3D automatic strut and node model - in order to meet the specific requirements for structural analysis, the members can be optimised prior to the export to the Dlubal software.
- Depending on the requirements, there are various options available for the export via .stp (DSTV) file.
- Eccentricities, material and cross-sections exported from the SEMA software are taken into account by the Dlubal software.
The complete building statics of a project can be calculated very quickly and easily by these means of data exchange.