Robot Structural Analysis - output for checking

[Naggud]

Hi all,

We're beginning a new project in the coming weeks and the intention from our company is to begin using Robot as the primary software for structural analysis. This is partially because of the cross functionality with REVIT (which we use on all our projects).

In the past, we have done our analysis and design using a combination of structural anlaysis programs (STAAD, ROBOT etc.) and hand calculations. Moving forward however, for the superstructures especially we'll be focusing on ROBOT for our primary design.

I am wondering if people here have a template for the outputs that they generally provide from ROBOT (also welcome from other analysis programs) for the checker. In the past we have put together screen shots of different parts of the buildings, but between including node points, load types, combos etc. it can lead to an awful lot of output which can be hard for the checker to get through.

In short, I'm wondering how people export their models for checking by others.

Thanks

 

[Naggud]

bump.

 

[Celt83]

Have only briefly experimented with Robot, but I would say if someone is supposed to be checking/auditing the model then they should be checking the model not working thru reams of data and screenshots. Having performed model audits I am of firm opinion that the only proper way to audit an analysis model is to actual get into the model.

A word of caution on Robot review their user forums with searches related to your design code. As a USA user I found several posts noting design errors which were also confirmed by their technical team, some have been present for several iterations of the software.



Open Source Structural Applications:

https://github.com/buddyd16/Structural-Engineering

 

[Naggud]

Hi Celt 83, thank you for your response.

It's in Ireland so using Eurocode. Robot is pretty good for Eurocode, I understand they focus on that more than the North American market.

 

[12345abc6ttyui67]

Agree with Celt. I generally put together a brief note to accompany the model detailing what my assumptions were when modelling, any discrepancies (e.g. between drawings, photos, model), supporting information, local calculations for items not checked by the model etc. and then handover the full model to be checked.