Steel Buildings in Europe

Part 9: Introduction to Computer Software 9 - 6 2.3 Cellular beam design Software ACB+ V2.01 Scope Cellular beams design ACB+ is a piece of software dedicated to the design of cellular beams made up from rolled profiles. It covers composite and non composite cellular beams, including curved beams. ACB+ includes practical tools for selecting the diameter and the spacing of the openings in accordance with fabrication requirements. ULS verifications are performed according to the principles of the Eurocodes (EN 1993-1-1 and EN 1994-1-1), with specific verifications for cellular beams (Vierendeel effect, web post buckling, etc). For SLS verifications, the deflections are calculated by taking into account the local bending due to the Vierendeel effect. ACB+ allows the designer to assess the fire resistance according to the principles of EN 1993-1-2 and EN 1994-1-2. Design Standard EN 1993-1-1, EN 1994-1-1, EN 1993-1-2, EN 1994-1-2 National Annex n/a Source http://www.arcelormittal.com/sections/index.php?id=120 Language English, German, French, Italian Software Angelina TM Scope Angelina software has been especially designed for the calculation of a special type of beams with sinusoidal web openings, called Angelina beams, fabricated from hot rolled I-profiles. This new software covers both composite and non composite beams. ULS verifications are carried out according to the principles of the Eurocodes. They take into account the specific aspects of such beams, like local bending by Vierendeel effect. The deflections are also calculated by appropriate methods, in view to SLS verifications. Design Standard EN 1993-1-1, EN 1994-1-1 National Annex Source http://www.arcelormittal.com/sections/index.php?id=141 Language English, French 2.4 Portal frames Software PORTAL Version 1.1 Scope PORTAL is a pre-design software for portal frames with single span, made of rolled sections. It includes an automatic calculation of the snow load and the wind action, elastic global analysis of the frame, verifications of the members, calculations of the deflections. The calculations are carried out according to Eurocodes (ENV 1993-1-1). The automatic pre-design is based on the weight criterion for a given steel grade, but sections can be defined by the user for performing verifications. Design Standard ENV 1993-1-1 National Annex Not suitable for National Annex application. Only partial safety factors may be user defined. Source http://www.arcelormittal.com/sections/index.php?id=118 Language English, French