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Analysis modelling (i.e. structural analysis) is the use of mathematical models to predict structural behaviour.  
Analysis modelling (i.e. structural analysis) is the use of mathematical models to predict structural behaviour.  


There is significant risk that errors in the modelling will cause the structure to be unsafe and therefore a fit for purpose <u>analysis modelling process</u> must be used.  
There is significant risk that errors in the modelling will cause the structure to be unsafe and therefore a fit for purpose [[analysis modelling process]] must be used.  


'''Conformace to technical criteria'''
'''Conformace to technical criteria'''
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Hand calculators should only be used in preliminary work and back-of-an-envelope checks. They should not be used for final calculations because of the increased risk of errors when values are being keyed-in.
Hand calculators should only be used in preliminary work and back-of-an-envelope checks. They should not be used for final calculations because of the increased risk of errors when values are being keyed-in.
See guidance on programming of calculations.


'''Input checking'''
'''Input checking'''


Verify input to software
Verify the input to software


'''Results transfer'''
'''Results transfer'''
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==== Drawings and specifications ====
==== Drawings and specifications ====


==== '''Design verification report''' ====
 
==== Design verification report ====
This report demonstrates that the mandatory requirements have been satisfied and shows how the non-mandatory requirements have been addressed.
This report demonstrates that the mandatory requirements have been satisfied and shows how the non-mandatory requirements have been addressed.


It records validation of the processes used and how the processes were verified.
It records validation of the processes used and how the processes were verified.


It serves as a record of what has been done for archiving purposes.
It serves as a record for archiving purposes of what has been done .


Typical contents of a verification report:
Typical contents of a verification report:
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1. Modelling
1. Modelling


     Description of the models used.
*   Description of the models used.
 
*   Modelling reviews: model validation, results verification
     Modelling reviews: model validation, results verification


2.  Code of practice calculations.
2.  Code of practice calculations.


      Record of calculations
*   Record of calculations
 
*   Record of verification processes
      Record of verification processes


3.  Stability and Robustness report.
3.  Stability and Robustness report.