New Spring Workflow in Prokon SUMO

In this video, we introduce the new Spring Workflow now available to all Prokon SUMO subscribers. Learn how this powerful addition enhances your structural modeling capabilities and simplifies the process of defining spring supports and connections. Was this helpful? Submit Cancel Thanks for your feedback!

New Functions & Workflows in Prokon SUMO

In this video, we explore some of the new functions and workflows in Prokon SUMO available to all subscribers. Learn how to make the most of SUMO’s intuitive interface and powerful modeling tools to improve your workflow and productivity. 👉 Perfect for users looking to get the most out of Prokon SUMO and stay up […]

Enhanced Spring Modeling Workflow in Prokon SUMO

A screenshot of Prokon SUMO showing a beam-to-column connection with a spring element. The "Spring laws" panel at the bottom is visible and displays two defined laws: one for Translation and one for Rotation.

Prokon SUMO has introduced a powerful workflow for modeling non-support springs, giving engineers greater control over connection behavior. This new functionality allows you to define springs with asymmetrical stiffness, meaning you can assign different stiffness values for positive and negative actions along the same axis (e.g., upward vs. downward bending). This feature is enabled through […]

5 New Helpful Functions in Prokon SUMO

A screenshot of the Prokon Sumo structural analysis software. The main viewport shows a 3D finite element model of a blue, meshed plate structure supported by wireframe elements.

Introduction “New” is always a relative term in software development. While some features may have been available for several months—or even longer—they still qualify as new when viewed against the broader history of a program. In the case of Prokon SUMO, a few recently introduced tools have quietly but significantly enhanced the user experience. The […]

Specifying Effective Length Factors in Prokon SUMO

Prokon SUMO interface showing a 3D structural model with beams and columns assigned to different design groups, displaying the Design Data dialog for effective length factors.

Overview of Analysis Capabilities Prokon SUMO supports a comprehensive range of both static and dynamic analysis types, making it a versatile tool for structural engineers. The static analysis options include: The dynamic analysis options extend SUMO’s capability further and include: For most of these analysis types, users can customize their parameters and settings within the […]