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The exTensiVe rAnge of free online and downloadable
software from Schöck is one of the most comprehensive in
this market sector. It offers wide-ranging support to the design
process in areas such as product selection; thermal analysis;
structural analysis; and BIM services. One of the most recent
developments is the inclusion of a design program for the
Isokorb types KS and QS in steel-to-concrete connectivity
situations. This complements the company’s existing calculation
software for designing concrete-to-concrete and steel-to-steel
connections.
The program is also able to calculate natural frequency, which
allows a check on the serviceability of the whole balcony system
with regard to vibration. It calculates the natural frequency of
thermally broken steel balconies using numerous geometric and
material variables – and even proposes options for steel side
plates, end plates and on-site stub brackets.
There is an online thermal bridging calculator too, which
produces substantiated thermal bridge analysis in just a few
simple steps. The calculator computes two-dimensional heat
flows, isothermals, temperature factors, surface temperatures
and psi values (values). The calculation results provide
architects, structural engineers and building physicists with all
the information needed to produce a detailed thermal bridge
analysis to identify compliance with part L regulations.
bim libraries
Special object libraries and plug-ins have been developed for
users of the leading BIM systems. At present, these libraries
are available for the standard Schöck Isokorb product portfolio
(concrete-to-concrete, steel-to-concrete and steel-to-steel) for
Allplan and ArchiCAD CAD systems, with Revit and Tekla to follow.
Two levels of detail are available in the plug-in. One for preliminary
planning and one for execution planning.
Visit the Schöck site at www.schoeck.co.uk for all the latest
software and product development updates