Chapter F. How to properly present the finite element calculation note?

This paragraph introduces the fundamental elements that must be present in a note to provide a clear description of a FE computational model.

F. How to properly present the finite element calculation note?

Finite Element (FE) calculations – a paradigm shift

Preface - Words from the Scientific and Technical Council

Recommendations and Advice Content – The authors

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A short and broad introduction of the Recommendations and Advice

Chapter A. Introduction

A1. General formulation for linear elastic calculations

A2. The dimensionality of the model

A3. Choosing the finite elements

A4. Interaction between the structure and its environment

A5. Estimation of the quality of the approximated numerical solution

Chapter B. Structural Dynamics

B1. Analysis based on a modal search

B2. Analysis based on a direct temporal integration

B3. Considering damping

B4. Specificities of the seismic analysis

Chapter C. Static non-linear calculations

C1. Mechanical non-linear problems

C2. Why performing non-linear calculations

C3. Implementation

C4. Convergence issues? Symptoms and solutions

Chapter D. Civil Engineering

D1. Civil engineering materials

D2. Different categories of structural elements

D3. The different construction phases

Chapter E. Typical post-treatment in Civil Engineering

E1. Generalities

E2. Quantities in Dynamics

E3. The specific case of reinforced concrete

Chapter F – Geotechnical calculations

F1. Geometric aspects

F2. Material non-linearities

F3. Soil-structure interactions

F4. Hydraulic effects

F5. Uncertainties and recommendations

F6. Normative aspects: Principles of the Eurocode 7

F7. Modeling in Dynamics

F8. Characteristic scales

Chapter A. Understanding the finite elements

A1. What does the software do in a finite element calculation? The example of beam structures

A2. What is a finite element?

Chapter B. Computational objectives and necessary characteristics of the tool

B. Calculation objectives and necessary tool characteristics

B.7 Organization of the calculation

Chapter C. Good practices to create a model

C1. Input data and units

C2. Modeling of the main elements

C3. FE and meshing

C4. Modeling the non-structural elements or equipment

C5. Boundary Conditions

C6. Connections - links – assembly

C7. Offsets

C8. Composite Sections (Beams/Slabs)

C9. Materials

C10. Specific behavior in shear and torsion

C11. Modeling the loading

C12. More about solid elements

C13. More about non-linear calculations

C14. More about prestressed concrete

C15. More about phased calculations

C16. More about dynamic and seismic calculations

Chapter D. Analysis and processing of the results

D1. General information on numerical calculations

D2. Load combinations

D3. Data processing

D4. Normative verifications: the behavior of reinforced concrete elements

D5. Understanding and analyzing the peaks (case study about concrete)

D6. Understanding and analyzing the peaks (case study about steel assembly)

D7. Further information specific to dynamic calculations

Chapter E. How to ensure quality?

E1. Starting with a new software

E2. Model validation using self-checking

E3. Traceability and group work

Chapter F. How to properly present the finite element calculation note?

F. How to properly present the finite element calculation note?

EXAMPLES AND COMPLETE CASE STUDIES

Example A - Modeling a complex high-rise building

Example B - Mixed and Steel Girders

Example C - Beam Grillage Modeling

Example D - Simple example: modeling of a Br wheel