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SIXENSE Necs as new SOFiSTiK Sales Partner in France

Starting on March 2017, SIXENSE Necs is an official reseller of SOFiSTiK FEA, CAD and BIM product line on the french market.

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Dolphin advances structural analysis

Dampier Salt Limited’s salt export berth at Mistaken Island – Austraia
Assessemnt of the capacity and identification of the critical elements of seven 43 years old Dolphins by elaboration a detailed three dimensional finite element modeling. Sensitivity linear and non linear computations based on different scenarios of deteriorated materials and failed components: piles corroded, tendons partially or fully corroded, etc.

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Study of vertical cylindrical tanks under seismic loads

Dimensioning and assessement of the minimal acceptable thinknesses based on both analytical and numerical approaches
Check of the existing tanks design based on an analytical calculation, and 3D finite elements modeling with a numerical non linear calculation taking into account the fluid-structure interaction in order to determine the minimal acceptable thickenesse of the tanks

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Seismic study of industrial piping

Site of Vern-sur-Seiche, France (ANTARGAZ)
Seismic study in the context of the 04/10/2010 Ministerial Order regarding classified industrial plants. Expertise and diagnosis of the seismic behavior of 5 pipe lines connecting a gaz tank to a truck filling and unloading zone

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Detailed pre-project studies

Extension of the fuel building (BK) at the site of Bugey
Check of the feasibility of the proposed design for the BK building extension, with seismic justification of the building and its extension at higher levels of earthquake than those chosen for the initial design.

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Project management (preliminary outline, project design, tender documents)

Design of a room with a blowhole panel
Reinforced concrete structure with 29mx 12m dimensions at ground level, and 11m of height, made of a large blast-proof door on one side and a blowhole panel on the other side.

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Studies of blast-proof doors

Justification of the non-missile phenomenon of the door under a blast event
Check by simplified numerical approach, linear numerical approach, and non-linear time-history approach ; and assessment of pressure leaks under blast load

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Design against blast load

Design of a propane tanks storage facility
Pressure calculations according to the UFC 3-340-02 methodology and design of the reinforced concrete strucure made of 4 storage cells

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