Tag: FEA

Concrete Beam Design in Prokon SUMO – Part 01

SUMO software interface displaying a structural analysis model of a concrete beam using shell elements, with reinforcement contour results shown in a color gradient.

Prokon SUMO stands out as one of the most user-friendly structural analysis tools available, at least in my experience. Beyond its intuitive interface, it offers impressive functionalities, including the calculation of Wood & Armer bending moments, which account for twisting moments, and the determination of required reinforcing steel in concrete elements. In a recent webinar, […]

Structural Versus Manufacturing FEA Mesh

Screenshot of two structural analysis software interfaces. On the left, SUMO software displays a meshed slab model with a grid overlay and load cases. On the right, Autodesk Inventor Nastran shows a finite element analysis (FEA) result with a color-coded stress distribution around a circular hole in a metal component.

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) has been around for quite some time and continues to gain popularity. However, it remains a complex subject that is not always well understood. Given its depth, FEA can quickly become intricate, requiring careful consideration of various factors. Recently, we hosted a webinar comparing FEA results to code-based values (SANS 10100-1) […]