This course is around 16 hours long and covers every stage in the SOFiSTiK program in detail:In the Pre-ProcessIntroduction to the Interface: Familiarizing yourself with the program interface.Material Definition: You'll be surprised by the numerous features available to define materials and the variety of studies you can conduct with them.Cross Sections: Learn how to define cross sections for concrete, steel, or cold-formed sections, with powerful features for defining non-standard cold-formed sections.Drawing Geometry and Boundary Conditions: You'll experience the program's incredible capability in defining geometry and meshing with ease and high efficiency.Load Definition and Application: Understand various flexible methods to define and apply loads.In the Processing PhaseLoad Combinations: Learn how to create load combinations.Earthquake Inputs: Discover how to input seismic data.Linear and Non-Linear Analysis: Gain knowledge on conducting both linear and non-linear analysis.ProjectsYou'll work on 4 simplified but rich and diverse projects:Steel with Hot Rolled SectionsSteel Racking Frames with Special Cold Formed SectionsConcrete Project: Designing slabs and producing reinforcement maps.Concrete Project (Underground): Designing columns and beams, with a focus on the importance of considering construction stages.Timber Structure: Designing a wooden structure (wooden canopy).Additionally, you can join a dedicated WhatsApp support group for full technical assistance with your projects using SOFiSTiK.
What you'll learn
understand the SOFiSTiK program interface
define materials and conduct various studies
create load combinations and input seismic data
conduct linear and non-linear analysis
develop concrete and timber structures through practical projects
Course objectives
familiarize with the program interface
define and apply loads effectively
design structural components according to specific parameters