Z.Ma Research and Consulting Last update: 12/14/2011
Company Overview
Z.Ma Research and Consulting is a structures and strength consultant specializing in using complex simulation technologies.
The Challenge
To determine the durability of powder-actuated fasteners used in the installation of steel roofing systems at ambient and fire temperatures without relying on physical testing.
Dassault Systemes Response
Abaqus FEA validated experimental outcomes for a highly complex nonlinear civil and mechanical engineering problem under combined thermal and mechanical loading with progressive failure prediction.
Z.Ma Research and Consulting is a structures and strength consultant specializing in using complex simulation technologies.
The Challenge
To determine the durability of powder-actuated fasteners used in the installation of steel roofing systems at ambient and fire temperatures without relying on physical testing.
Dassault Systemes Response
Abaqus FEA validated experimental outcomes for a highly complex nonlinear civil and mechanical engineering problem under combined thermal and mechanical loading with progressive failure prediction.
Benefits
Finite element analysis provided new information about lap-shear resistance loading of roofs as well as installation practices that could result in stronger, more durable fastener connections and a possible reduction in the number of fasteners used in construction.