Understanding Prokon Anchor Bolt Supplementary Reinforcing
Prokon’s Anchor Bolt module makes complex anchorage checks straightforward, seamlessly completing the full baseplate design workflow—from SUMO to Baseplate to Anchor Bolt. In this clip, we focus on understanding the Supplementary Reinforcement check and how to interpret it in relation to Concrete Cone Failure. Ideal for Structural Engineers and anyone involved in Reinforced Concrete Design. […]
Modelling Solid Mesh Columns in Prokon SUMO
In this clip, we showcase the enhanced Extrude tool, which allows you to generate solid mesh elements from plane shells. We use it to model a solid mesh column and compare its deflection with that of a conventional column modeled using an analytical line. Perfect for Structural Engineers and anyone interested in the practical application […]
IDEA StatiCa as a Design Link for Prokon SUMO
Today’s post explores the powerful new integration between Prokon and IDEA StatiCa, showcased in a live webinar using a simple frame model in Sumo. This design link allows engineers to move seamlessly from global analysis to detailed, code-compliant connection design. The session highlighted how IDEA StatiCa handles failed connections intelligently—through targeted stiffening and iterative design—without defaulting to oversizing. By combining accurate analysis with smart optimization, this workflow enhances both structural performance and material efficiency, offering a forward-thinking approach to engineering in South Africa.
Prokon SUMO & IDEA StatiCa Integration
With the latest live update for Prokon, users with access to SUMO will discover an exciting addition to the Design Links workspace—the integration of the IDEA StatiCa design link. This enhancement brings together the best of two powerful platforms, combining SUMO’s intuitive user experience with the advanced analysis capabilities of IDEA StatiCa. The result is […]
Prokon SUMO Now Connects to IDEA StatiCa
Nearly a year after the first hint, the long-anticipated integration of SUMO and IDEA StatiCa is finally here! This game-changing collaboration combines SUMO’s powerful structural analysis with IDEA StatiCa’s advanced design capabilities, revolutionizing workflows for structural steel engineers. Get ready for seamless integration, enhanced user-friendliness, and limitless design possibilities—taking your steel analysis and design to […]
Designing Concrete Elements using Prokon SUMO & 7 Design Links
Understanding the distinction between analysis and design is crucial in structural engineering. While analysis involves applying loads and evaluating load effects such as deflections and stresses, design ensures that structural elements comply with national and international codes. This article, based on a recent webinar, explores the use of Prokon SUMO and its design links to streamline the workflow for designing concrete elements. From beam detailing to column and footing design, we examine the functionality, applications, and best practices of SUMO’s powerful tools, demonstrating how they enhance efficiency and accuracy in structural design.
Line Load Length Error in Prokon SUMO
Users often encounter an issue where a Line Load cannot be applied to a beam or column, leading to an error message upon running the analysis: Error: “Projected length of zero for element load” Why Does This Error Occur? This error usually occurs when: Solutions to Fix the Line Load Length Error Under the Properties […]
Why are SUMO & Continuous Beam Moments Different?
There is often confusion about why the maximum moment displayed in SUMO differs significantly from the maximum moment shown in Continuous Beam when using the Beam Detailing design link for a monolithic beam. In this video, we explain the reason behind this discrepancy and clarify how these results should be interpreted. This content is particularly […]