ANSYS Case Studies FEM Analysis from Bois HD Reinforces Atelier Normand’s Wooden Structures

	FEM Analysis from Bois HD Reinforces Atelier Normand’s Wooden Structures ANSYS

FEM Analysis from Bois HD Reinforces Atelier Normand’s Wooden Structures

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries	Buildings Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions	Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Manufacturing Process Simulation Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing
Challenge	Atelier Normand, a French SME, manufactures complex wooden structures including advanced platforms. The company is faced with the challenge of quickly designing and manufacturing structures with more functionalities such as storage, evacuation routes, phone booths, etc., while still adhering to safety regulations such as Eurocode 0, 1, and 5. The company needed to identify potential weaknesses in their designs, validate their compliance with safety codes, and address safety questions related to the addition of components like guardrails. The challenge was to do all this quickly and efficiently, which was difficult with traditional methods. Read More
About Customer	Atelier Normand is a French SME that specializes in the design and manufacture of high-end structures. Since 1960, the company has evolved by adopting new technologies while preserving the tradition of the trades of the wood. Atelier Normand's products are recognized in hotels, restaurants, and commercial buildings, as well as in the naval industry. The company manufactures complex wooden structures of various types, including advanced platforms. They are committed to quickly designing and manufacturing structures with more functionalities while still complying with safety regulations. Read More
Solution	Bois HD, an Engineering Services company, used engineering simulation to investigate the different designs provided by Atelier Normand. They used ANSYS Mechanical technology to predict the behavior of each component within the entire structure by adopting relevant material properties models. The platform, made of various wooden components and metal assemblies, was complex and required accurate stress assessment across the entire structure to identify the weakest regions. The FEM model quantified the safety margin between stress experienced during services and extreme conditions and regulatory norms. This gave confidence that the structure would resist any reasonable exploitation conditions. The FEM analysis based on 3D solids elements was also compatible with the BIM (Building Information Modeling) process. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Digital Twin / Simulation

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Buildings

Construction & Infrastructure

Applicable Functions

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Manufacturing Process Simulation

Virtual Prototyping & Product Testing

Challenge

Atelier Normand, a French SME, manufactures complex wooden structures including advanced platforms. The company is faced with the challenge of quickly designing and manufacturing structures with more functionalities such as storage, evacuation routes, phone booths, etc., while still adhering to safety regulations such as Eurocode 0, 1, and 5. The company needed to identify potential weaknesses in their designs, validate their compliance with safety codes, and address safety questions related to the addition of components like guardrails. The challenge was to do all this quickly and efficiently, which was difficult with traditional methods.

About Customer

Atelier Normand is a French SME that specializes in the design and manufacture of high-end structures. Since 1960, the company has evolved by adopting new technologies while preserving the tradition of the trades of the wood. Atelier Normand's products are recognized in hotels, restaurants, and commercial buildings, as well as in the naval industry. The company manufactures complex wooden structures of various types, including advanced platforms. They are committed to quickly designing and manufacturing structures with more functionalities while still complying with safety regulations.

Solution

Bois HD, an Engineering Services company, used engineering simulation to investigate the different designs provided by Atelier Normand. They used ANSYS Mechanical technology to predict the behavior of each component within the entire structure by adopting relevant material properties models. The platform, made of various wooden components and metal assemblies, was complex and required accurate stress assessment across the entire structure to identify the weakest regions. The FEM model quantified the safety margin between stress experienced during services and extreme conditions and regulatory norms. This gave confidence that the structure would resist any reasonable exploitation conditions. The FEM analysis based on 3D solids elements was also compatible with the BIM (Building Information Modeling) process.

Impact #1	The use of engineering simulation by Bois HD allowed Atelier Normand to quickly and efficiently address design and safety challenges. The accurate stress assessment across the entire structure identified the weakest regions that might need to be reinforced to comply with or even exceed the norms. This not only ensured the safety and quality of the structures but also conveyed more confidence to end users and decision makers that the structure will reliably perform as expected. The collaboration between Bois HD and Atelier Normand also introduced Atelier Normand to a new technology, engineering simulation, providing them with knowledge and expertise in a field they had not yet explored.

Impact #1

The use of engineering simulation by Bois HD allowed Atelier Normand to quickly and efficiently address design and safety challenges. The accurate stress assessment across the entire structure identified the weakest regions that might need to be reinforced to comply with or even exceed the norms. This not only ensured the safety and quality of the structures but also conveyed more confidence to end users and decision makers that the structure will reliably perform as expected. The collaboration between Bois HD and Atelier Normand also introduced Atelier Normand to a new technology, engineering simulation, providing them with knowledge and expertise in a field they had not yet explored.

Benefit #1	The FEM model provided immediate answers to regulatory authorities questioning the structure, at least 2 times faster and cheaper than through classical methods.
Benefit #2	The FEM analysis based on 3D solids elements is compatible with the BIM (Building Information Modeling) process, providing a modern and efficient approach to design and construction.
Benefit #3	The collaboration between Bois HD and Atelier Normand effectively provides knowledge and expertise in a new technology (engineering simulation) not yet adopted by Atelier Normand.

Benefit #1

The FEM model provided immediate answers to regulatory authorities questioning the structure, at least 2 times faster and cheaper than through classical methods.

Benefit #2

The FEM analysis based on 3D solids elements is compatible with the BIM (Building Information Modeling) process, providing a modern and efficient approach to design and construction.

Benefit #3

The collaboration between Bois HD and Atelier Normand effectively provides knowledge and expertise in a new technology (engineering simulation) not yet adopted by Atelier Normand.

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FEM Analysis from Bois HD Reinforces Atelier Normand’s Wooden Structures

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