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SDC Verifier Tutorials

Get started with well-designed tutorials covering everything from modeling and code checking to optimization and reporting.

Each tutorial provides a practical guide to using SDC Verifier and its integrations with Ansys, Femap, and Simcenter 3D.

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Eurocode 3 and FEM 1.001 Fatigue

This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates how to implement the fatigue check according F.E.M. 1.001 and Eurocode 3 in SDC Verifier. The following steps are covered: Eurocode 3 and FEM 1.001 Fatigue detailed review; Implementation in SDC Verifier; Weld Finder Tool overview; Fatigue tables and plots; Report preparation and results.

API, ISO, Norsok Beam Buckling

Ansys

Femap

Simcenter

In this tutorial, API 2A RP Beam Design Checks are reviewed in details: A beam model of a steel frame has been used as a start FEM model. Beam member finder was used to recognize beam member length in 3 directions. The report was generated with the help of report designer.

AISC 360-10 and Eurocode 3 Member Check

Ansys

Femap

Simcenter

In this tutorial, AISC 360 and Eurocode 3 Beam Design Checks are reviewed in details. A beam model structure has been used as a start FEM model. Beam member finder was used to recognize beam member dimensions. Report was automatically generated in SDC Verifier Report to represent beam checks results according AISC 360-10 and Eurocode […]

Plate Buckling DNV

Ansys

Femap

Simcenter

What we will reveal in this tutorial: We will use a part of a plate model of the ship as a start FEM model. SDC Verifier will create Load Sets and Load Group (Envelope). Recognition of plates using Panel Finder. Plate Buckling tables and plots. Reporting: as a result we will prepare and generate the […]

Plate Buckling ABS

Ansys

Femap

What we will reveal in this tutorial: A part of a plate model of the ship has been used as a start FEM model. Load Sets and Load Group (Envelope) are created. We will use Panel Finder Tool for plates recognition. Plate Buckling tables and plots. Reporting: as a result we will prepare and generate […]

Joint Check

Ansys

Femap

Joints and brace classification are recognized automatically in SDC Verifier.Themes covered in tutorial: What is Joint Check? Connection Types; Joint Check implementation: Settings; Resistance coefficient; Load Transfer; Results. Particular cases.

Optimization Tutorial

Ansys

Femap

The Optimization module automatically helps take the best possible design decision based on code checking results. Optimization can be based on Cross Section, Yield Stress, and Young Modulus parameters. Jacket Model members are Optimized based on AISC 360-10 results; Shape Library Overview; Optimization Rules Overview; Results Comparison; Automatic Beam Cross Section Change.

Report Wizard

Femap

This step-by-step tutorial is designed to cover SDC Verifier topics, namely: Template Reports; First page settings; Model entities in report; Predefined tables; Operations with tables and plots; Report generation.

Custom Bolt Check

Ansys

Femap

In this tutorial the procedure of creation custom check using SDC Verifier is reviewed in details: Part of the gantry crane structure with bolted connection detail has been used as a start FEM model. Axial and Shear Bolt check were performed. Plots and tables are created to present the results.