Complex steel connections can be analysed with Finite Element – both to determined the flow of forces through the connecting members and to determine the peak stresses in and around welds to determine the fatigue resistance. In many cases, FE-analysis is used to verify more simplified design methods.

Dynamic time integration serves several purposes, such as the analysis of wind-induced vibrations of slender structures, comfort analysis of bridges, grandstands and floors subject to human-induced vibrations, the determination of seismic response, the effect of a damper or the analysis of movable bridges to name few.

The natural frequency reflects the relationship between stiffness and mass of a given structure and together with the associated mode shape, the frequency analysis provides valuable insight into the sensitivity of structures to dynamic loads.

In severeal projects, KI have sucessfully designed cast components to fulfil the vision of our clients to maintain an aesthetic design, invisible mechanical connections and smooth curves. By applying FE-analysis, we can provide an effective design of cast components, respecting both durability and cost.