Dear All,
IStructE UAE Regional Group Committee is inviting you to a webinar presentation:
Presentation of the Component Based Finite Element Method (CBFEM) which is a synergy between the Component Method and Finite Element analysis and is an innovative way to design and analyse steel joints.
In joint design, engineers often rely on design tables, experimental results and analytical calculations to select suitable designs. These methods can be effective for common connection types, simple loading scenarios and well-documented and tested designs. Examples of well-established Moment resisting joints are specified in AISC 360-22: Chapter J - Design Examples Manual or Shear joints covered by EN 1993-1-8: §6.2, §6.3, Annexes A & B. Both joint groups are checked for typical failure modes. The failure modes are normally directly associated with a specific load component, allowing them to be examined independently of one another, effectively neglecting interaction between them. The methods developed for this ‘component method’ (CM) are, nevertheless, suited for implementation in software rather than for manual calculation. The analytical relationships mean that calculation sheets could be developed by the design engineers themselves, without having to resort to complex numerical methods. Results can easily be queried and provide an analytical methodology which can be used to verify a given design or to conduct spot-checks. However, these methods are limited in applicability and cannot be easily extended beyond their original scope, even in simple cases.
CBFEM – Component-Based Finite Element Method
The limitations referenced above have led to the development of the CBFEM (www.cbfem.com), which can balance modern design requirements by combining advanced numerical methods alongside analytical calculations. In CBFEM, joint design can be generalised by using a finite element (FE) engine alongside the conventional code checks specified in the relevant guidance. The method aims to be used by engineers of any competence level for the design of any steel connection topology. The overall approach in CBFEM mirrors that of the component method: joints are decomposed into components that are modelled/simulated by utilising equivalent FE formulations, with each element type chosen to overcome the limitations discussed previously. However, a single CBFEM component may correspond to multiple classical components.
About the Speakers :
Dominik Baric, MSc: Product Engineer at IDEA StatiCa, Czech Republic
Dominik Barič is a civil engineer with a Master's degree from the Technical University of Brno. He brings over four years of industry experience, including one year in structural design and three years as a project manager overseeing the construction of pre-stressed concrete bridges.
For the past two years, Dominik has been working as a Product Engineer at IDEA StatiCa, where he focuses on helping users solve design challenges using the Component-Based Finite Element Method (CBFEM). He also creates technical content and contributes to the development and practical application of advanced structural analysis tools.
Venkatesh Avineedi: Product Engineer at GSD IDEA, United Arab Emirates
Venkatesh Avineedi is a structural engineer with over 11 years of industry experience in the design, detailing, and erection of complex steel structures. His expertise spans steel design, erection sequencing, and the development of advanced engineering workflows.
He is currently working as a Product Engineer at GSD IDEA in Dubai, where he supports engineers in adopting modern tools such as IDEA StatiCa. In addition to his design expertise, Venkatesh actively develops custom applications and automation tools to streamline engineering tasks. He is passionate about improving productivity through API integrations, workflow customization, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that promote best practices in structural engineering
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