Method of analysis and interpretation of SCAD++ calculation results using external postprocessor
https://doi.org/10.22227/1997-0935.2025.12.1853-1866
Abstract
Introduction. One of the crucial aspects of solving various mechanical problems using numerical methods is the interpretation of the obtained results for their further use. Modern computational complexes implementing the finite element method have a so-called postprocessor — a module designed to ease visualization and interpretation of the results of performed calculations. However, no matter how advanced the postprocessor built into the CAE programme is, its functionality may be insufficient for solving a particular engineering task. One of the ways to optimize the relevant stages of work is to use third-party software products and develop custom extensions.
Materials and methods. Determination of the required parameters of reinforcement of monolithic reinforced concrete structures of complex geometric shape is performed in the SCAD++ computer complex, but their further processing by built-in tools is challenging. Within the framework of the proposed methodology, interpretation, and analysis of the results of reinforcement of a monolithic reinforced concrete slab with wide beams obtained in SCAD++ were performed using the freeware software product Gmsh and a user script in the Python programming language.
Results. The implementation of the proposed algorithm of data processing obtained from SCAD++ allowed to overcome the limitations of standard means of CAE system in terms of visualization of the results of the performed calculations. As well as to create initial data for their further use in engineering and construction design.
Conclusions. The proposed methodology is convenient for application in engineering practice and provides wide opportunities for effective analysis of the results of calculations performed by the finite element method and their further processing. Its use will increase the efficiency of decisions taken, improve the design process of geometrically complex structures and their elements, as well as optimize the financial costs of software acquisition.
About the Authors
S. F. Diakov
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Stanislav F. Diakov — Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil and Road Construction
29 Politechnicheskaya st., St. Petersburg, 195251
RSCI AuthorID: 636376, Scopus: 57210792974, ResearcherID: AAK-4182-2020, Scholar ID: Yhs1xUEAAAAJ
S. A. Agafonov
Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergei A. Agafonov — assistant of the Higher School of Industrial, Civil and Road Construction
29 Politechnicheskaya st., St. Petersburg, 195251
ResearcherID: HHM-5486-2022, ScholarID: sBe_I2AAAAAJ
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