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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 | 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. | ||
'''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 ==== | ||
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==== 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 | 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. | |||
* Modelling reviews: model validation, results verification | |||
2. Code of practice calculations. | 2. Code of practice calculations. | ||
* Record of calculations | |||
* Record of verification processes | |||
3. Stability and Robustness report. | 3. Stability and Robustness report. | ||