Prokon Strut

Efficiently optimise and design basic steel members under axial stress

Prokon Strut is a specialised structural analysis software tool for designing and optimising strut-and-tie models in concrete structures subjected to axial stress. Offering advanced functionalities, it seamlessly integrates as a post-processor with Prokon’s Frame and Sumo modules, allowing engineers to analyse and refine these structural elements efficiently.

With a primary focus on axial forces, Prokon Strut provides precise outcomes, enabling engineers to optimise designs and evaluate sections with confidence. Its interactive input mode facilitates rapid design iterations and thorough member checks, ensuring robust and reliable structural solutions.

 

Strut-and-Tie Modelling

The software allows engineers to create and analyse strut-and-tie models, which represent the load path in a concrete structure. This method is particularly effective for designing areas where complex stress distributions occur, such as near supports or openings.

Nonlinear Analysis

Prokon Strut supports nonlinear analysis, allowing users to account for the material behaviour of concrete and reinforcement under varying loads. This ensures that the design is robust and can handle real-world loading conditions.

Detailed Stress Analysis

The software performs detailed stress analysis within the strut-and-tie model, providing insights into the distribution of stresses along the struts, ties, and nodes. This helps identify potential failure points and optimise the design accordingly.

Discontinuity Regions

Prokon Strut is ideal for analysing and designing discontinuity regions in concrete structures, such as areas around supports, corners, and load application points, where traditional design methods may fall short.

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STRUT USE CASE

Challenge

A civil engineering firm is tasked with designing a pedestrian bridge spanning a river in an urban area. The bridge must be aesthetically pleasing, cost-effective, and structurally sound to support pedestrian traffic. Support struts are needed to distribute the load and provide stability.

Solution

Using Prokon Strut, the engineers input parameters such as material properties, dimensions, and anticipated loads for the support struts. The software performs detailed structural analysis through Frame and SUMO, considering factors like wind loads, pedestrian traffic, and seismic activity, and then exports the data into Strut. Engineers iterate through design options, adjusting parameters for efficiency and safety.

Results

The final design of support struts is optimised for efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The pedestrian bridge is constructed according to specifications, with support struts performing as expected under real-world conditions. Prokon Strut facilitates the efficient design process and ensures the delivery of a safe, durable, and visually appealing bridge to the community.

Thank you team for your excellent service, speedy response time and always availability to assist with support for Prokon Software!

Gerrie Pienaar

CO-MEMBER, PRINCIPLE ENGINEER | DLF CONSULTING ENGINEERS

Prokon‘s software support is unmatched. The quote process was smooth, and a last-minute team meeting was promptly arranged. For local and international markets, Prokon‘s fair pricing and top-tier features make it the standout choice. Highly recommended!

Stoffel Bakkes

MD / OWNER | SB PROJECT

FAQs

Prokon Strut requires a Windows-based operating system (Windows 7 or later) with at least 4 GB of RAM and a modern processor. It is recommended to have a dedicated graphics card for optimal performance.

Yes, Prokon Strut is versatile and can be used for projects of varying sizes, ranging from small-scale residential buildings to large-scale commercial and industrial structures.

Yes, Prokon Strut supports various international design codes and standards, allowing engineers to design structures according to regional requirements.

Yes, Prokon offers technical support to users of Prokon Strut via email, phone, and online forums to assist with any software-related inquiries or issues. Customised training and courses are also offered.

Yes, Prokon Strut can automatically generate detailed calculation reports, and design summaries, streamlining the documentation process for structural projects.

Yes, Prokon Strut can integrate with other software tools such as Prokon Frame & SUMO, facilitating seamless data exchange and collaboration between different platforms.

Prokon releases regular updates to Prokon Strut, typically incorporating new features, performance improvements, and bug fixes based on user feedback and technological advancements.

Yes, Prokon offers educational licenses for Prokon Strut, allowing educational institutions and students to access the software for learning and academic projects at a discounted rate.

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