Infrastructure and Construction

FLUIDYN has been working on Construction and Infrastructure applications for several years, and has developed expertise in the following fields:  

• 3D numerical simulation of structures under specific loads. FLUIDYN has specialized in:
  
  • Modal analysis of complex constructions (bridges, ...)
  • Deformation of structures under different specific loads
  • Missile effects
  • Constant external winds loads
  • Thermal loads
  • Explosion loads
  • Seismic loads
  • Different external or internal fluid loads - Fluid structure interaction
• Industrial Risk Analysis on structures consultancy:
  • Standard, Regulatory
  • Use of Standard codes: Eurocodes, ASME, CODAP codes, etc..
• Software development for specific applications: 
  • fluidyn-PANWAVE (wave effect) 
  • fluidyn-VENTEX (explosions) 

fluidyn-MP is generally used for structural analysis, allowing the user to simultaneously compute complex fluid flows (reactive flows e.g.) and 3D transient structural response. Fast transients are taken into account due to strong and robust coupling algorithm between fluid and structures. fluidyn-MP finite volume fluid flow solution fluidyn-MP NS is available in the same interface as structural FEM solution and coupling.   fluidyn-MP allows the following elements to be modeled for Construction/Infrastructure applications: 

• Mixed materials  
  • Concrete  
  • Reinforced concrete  
  • Weld steel sheet  
  • Glass  
  • …
• Structure Elements 
  • IPE beam
  • Interlocking sheet piling
  • Weld
  • Beam, cables, membranes, springs
  • Spread footing wall
  • 3D structures (distillation column, domes..)
  • … 

Static or dynamic analysis can be performed, up to non-linear domain for solid deformations. 

References:

AKER-KVAERNER, BP, CEA, CHEVRON, DEULEP, EDF, EXXONMOBIL, GINGER, ILL, KERNEOS, RAFFINERIES DU MIDI, SECOMAT, TOTAL, YARA,  and many others...