midas Civil

Advanced Webinar

 Date: April 5, 2012

 Topic: General Use of midas Civil
 Presenter: Abhishek Das

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Contents:
Overview
Modeling
Boundary Conditions
Loading
Analysis Results
Design and Misc.

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1. Overview
midas Civil is 3d structural analysis and design software based on FEM analysis

Structure Types
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1. Overview

Structure Types
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2. Analysis Types

Moving Load Analysis

Construction Stage Analysis
 P-Delta Analysis
 Buckling Analysis
 Eigen value analysis
 Heat of Hydration analysis
 Geometry Non-Linear Analysis
 Material Non-Linear Analysis
 Pushover Analysis
 Time History Analysis
 Response Spectrum Analysis
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3. Element Types
1- D Elements

Truss
 Tension only
 Hook
 Cable
 Compression only
Gap

2-D Elements

 Plate – 3 Node, 4 Node

 General/Tapered Beam
 Plane Stress
 Plane Strain
 Axisymmetric

3-D Elements
 Solid – 4 Node, 6 Node, 8 Node
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4. Graphic User Interface

midas civil provides the user with extensive graphic features which can be used for
modeling and obtaining results very simply
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Model View
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1. Bridge Wizards

 RC Bridge
 Grillage Model Wizard
 FCM Bridge
 FSM Bridge
 ILM Bridge
 MSS Bridge
 Suspension Bridge
 Cable Stayed Bridge
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2. dxf import

Import dxf model

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2. Dxf import
Important considerations:
 Polyline in dxf file will be imported as a beam element.
 Surface in dxf file will be imported as a plate element.
 Solid cannot be imported
 Unit system must be consistent

import

Line Beam Elements

import

Plate Element
Polyline Rectangle

import

3-D Face Plate Element

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3. Material Properties

The material properties from several codes can de defined:

 ACI
 Eurocode
 Canadian Code
 Indian Code
 BS code

The Time Dependent Material for Creep, Shrinkage and Compressive Strength can be define as per:
 CEB-FIP ( 1990)
 CEB-FIP (1978)
 ACI
 Combined ACI&PCA
 AASHTO
 INDIA( IRC:18-2000)
 European
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4. Section Properties

Midas civil equips the users with the following sections

 Standard Sections
 Composite sections
 Combined sections
 SRC sections
 PSC Sections
 User Defined Section
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4. Section Properties
Determination of Torsional moment of inertia and effective shear area

1 unit (Centroid)

Fixed Support

Meshed Element ( Length – 20m)

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5. Create Elements

 Node to Node
 Grid
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6. Create Elements on Curve

The Bridge having curved profile can be modeled using this feature:
The curve can be defined using the following:

 Arc by 3 points
Arc by Centre and 2 Points
Circle by 3 Points
Circle by Centre and 2 Points
Ellipse by Centre and 2 Points
Parabolic Curve by 3 Points
Cubic Curve by 4 Points
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7. Extrude Elements

The extrusion can be done in the following three manner:

 Node -> Element
 Element -> Plate
 Plate -> Solid
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8. Change Element Parameters

Change Element
parameters

Elements -> Change Element

Element Table Works Tree
Parameters
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9. Mass Data
Structure Mass

Automated
Program determines the mass of Additional Mass can be defined
the structure considering the using
material density Model -> Masses

Load To Masses

Nodal Masses
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1. Supports
USE: To provide the support to the structures. Can be used to simulate pin and fix supports

TYPE: The supports can be provided to X Y and Z directions. Also

the rotations about these axes can be restrained.
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2. Point Spring Supports

USE: Generally used to simulate the soil conditions ( to simulate the non-stiff support provided by soil).
Soil support to the footings can be modeled by this function.

TYPE: Four types of springs can be defined:

 Linear
 Comp – Only
 Tens – Only
 Multi-Linear
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3. Surface Spring Supports

USE: Generally used to simulate the soil conditions ( to simulate the non-stiff support provided by soil)
underneath a footing. The subgrade modulus of soil obtained by
geotechnical experiments can be directly entered and midas civil
determines the equivalent spring constants to simulate the soil support.

TYPE: Four types of springs can be defined:

 Nodal Spring – Program automatically calculates the spring simulating
the soil conditions and apply that support to nodes.
 Distributed Spring – The soil support is applied as a planar support

Further type of element – beam, planar or solid can be selected.

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4. Elastic Links
USE: Can be used to connect two member via springs. Especially used to simulate the bearing
Characteristics. The equivalent spring constants of bearings can be
Specified.
Can be used to simulate the ballast characteristics.

TYPE: Four types of springs can be defined:

 General
 Rigid
 Tension Only
 Compression Only
 Multi Linear

Girder

Pier
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4. Elastic Link
Simulation of Ballast Characteristics
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5. Beam End Releases

USE: To release specific degree of freedom for a specific point of time. The released degree of
freedom can be assigned to a boundary group and can be activated and deactivated at users will.
especially useful in composite bridge construction analysis
where the beam becomes continuous after the laying of deck.

TYPE: Fz, Fy, Fx, Mx, My, Mz can be released.

Continuous
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6. Rigid Link
USE: To connect the nodes which cannot move relative to each other. Especially used to connect
the nodes representing the same solid.

TYPE: The rigid link can be provided to restrict DX, DY, DZ, RX RY, RZ
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7. Node Local Axis

USE: To define a local coordinate system for the definition of boundary conditions or produce output
for reactions

TYPE: The local Axis can be defined for x, y and z (local) axis
separately.

Y Y

X X
Global Axis Node Local Axis
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8. Effective Width Scale Factor

USE: A scale factor for moment of inertia (Iyy) about y-axis can be applied to check sectional stresses
reflecting an effective width. The scale factors are applied to stress calculations which can be
further used to check the maximum stress limit from code.

TYPE: The scale factor can be applied separately to Iy and distance of

top and bottom fiber from the neutral axis.

Effective Width scale factors for AASHTO code can be automatically

specified. ( Model -> Structure Wizard -> PSC Bridge)
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1. Static Load Cases

USE: The load case can be specified so that the program can automatically recognize what factor has
to applied to the loads for generating the load combinations for AASHTO, Eurocode etc.

TYPE: The following type of static load cases are frequently used:

 Dead Load
 Dead Load of Components and Attachments
 Dead Load of Wearing Surface
 Live Load
 Prestress
 Creep
 Shrinkage
 Temperature
 Temperature Gradient
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2. Self Weight
USE: The self weight of the structure is automatically considered when the element is acivated.

TYPE: The self weight can be applied to X, Y and Z direction.

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3. Specified Displacement of Supports

USE: The support settlement can be specified with the help of this function. Particularly useful when
The structures are build on soils that can settle. Also differential
Settlements of piers can be simulated.

TYPE: The specified displacements can be provided in x, y and z directions.

Also the rotations can also be specified.

Dz = 1 mm Dz = 2 mm
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3. Specified Displacement of Supports

Specified displacement = 10mm
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3. Specified Displacement of Supports

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4. Settlement Analysis Data

USE: Midas Civil automatically generates the combination of settlements.

TYPE: The specified displacements can be provided in x, y and z directions.

Also the rotations can also be specified.

Dz = 5mm Dz = 10 mm

Dz = 8mm Dz = 10 mm
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5. Beam Load
USE: For specifying the regular beam forces such as concentrated forces, uniformly distributed forces
Etc.

TYPE: The following types of beam loads

can be specified:
 Element beam Loads – for each element
 Line beam Loads – for a set of elements
 Typical Beam Loads – Special Distribution
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5. Beam Loads – Uniform Pressure ( Element )

USE: For specifying the lateral load ( wind ) on the beam elements. It obviates the need of calculating
The force on individual elements. Also used to determine the wind load effect
On the noise barriers

TYPE: Rectangular and Trapezoidal pressure distribution can be applied.

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6. Plane Load
USE: For specifying the pressure load which doesn’t cover the entire plate.

TYPE: Rectangular and Trapezoidal pressure distribution can be applied.

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7. Temperature Load
USE: To simulate the stresses obtained due to the change in temperature.

TYPE: The following type of temperature loads can be specified:

 System Temperature - for applying the change in temperature to whole structure.
 Nodal Temperate – for applying change in temperature to certain nodes.
 Element Temperature –for applying change in temperature to certain elements.
 Temperature Gradient – for applying change in temperature to beam and plate sections.
 Beam Section Temperature – for applying temperature gradient to beam sections.

AASHTO
Eurocode
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7. Temperature Load

The width of the section is automatically considered for the calculation

of thermal stresses
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7. Temperature Load

Midas Civil automatically considers the self restraint moment

obtained in the section due to differential temperature.

Even if the resultant force or bending moment is 0, thermal stress may be

expected

T = 20 C

T = 10 C
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8. Moving Load

USE: For obtaining the critical force effects due to movement of vehicles on the bridge.

TYPE: Midas Civil has the database for the following codes:
 AASHTO Standard
 AASHTO LRFD
 Eurocode
 INDIAN code
 Canadian Code
 PENNDOT
 BS Code

User defined vehicles can also be specified and used for moving load analysis.
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8. Moving Load

AASHTO LRFD Section 3.6.1.3.1

** I J
(only J end)
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8. Moving Load
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9. Hydrostatic Load
USE: To simulate the hydrostatic or earth pressure load in the lateral direction

TYPE: The user can select the linear or curved type of variation.
The user can also specify the constant intensity load.

Soil
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8. Moving Load

Train Lane Vehicles Lane

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9. Load Combination
USE: To see the force effect due to a combination of loads.
Also for defining combinations for strength and service limit states.

TYPE: The load combinations can be made considering the loads

Activated in the stages and specifying factors for the same.
The load combinations can be automatically generated for the following
Codes:

 AASHTO LRFD 07
 AASHTO Standard 2000
 AASHTO LRFD 02
 Indian Code
 Eurocode
 Taiwan Code
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8. Load Combination

The load combination can be generated

Considering the construction stage loads also.
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9. Buckling Analysis

Using this option the user can

Select the range of loads to be used
For the determination of mode shape.

Positive: Force in direction of gravity

will be considered
Search: The force can be applied The user can select whether
parallel to gravity direction or anti parallel to it the Lateral Torsional Buckling
load has to be considered or not

The loads can be applied as constant or varying

Particularly useful to define the self weight as
constant and other forces as varying
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