SOFTWARE DATA SHEET

Strut-and-Tie Model Analysis/Design of Structural Concrete

AStrutTie is a strut-tie model analysis/design software for concrete members with disturbed stress region(s).
It enables users to automatically analyze/design the optimal strut-tie models using machine learning techniques.
Also, the software supports templates for efficient structural modelings for strut-tie model analysis/design.

Why Strut-Tie Model?
A concrete member can be classified into B-region(s) and D-region(s). D-
regions are parts of structure in which the strain distribution is highly nonlinear.
Most design practices for D-regions are mostly based on empirical approaches.
The strut-tie model approach promotes a better understanding of load transfer
mechanisms and structural behavior and it improves the designers' ability to
handle unusual circumstances including D-regions.
Optimum Solution for Strut-Tie Model Approach
AStrutTie is a powerful and practical analysis/design software for concrete
members with D-region(s). The most appropriate strut-tie models can be con-
structed by considering the principal stress flows and/or evolutionary structural
optimization (ESO) results. A specialized solver capable of handling any types
of internally/externally (in)determinate strut-tie models is associated. The strut-
tie model provisions of ACI 318, AASHTO LRFD, and EC2 are applied.
Automatic STM Analysis/Design by Machine Learning
One of the critical elements in applying the strut-tie model method is the deve-
lopment of an appropriate design model for the internal force flows through the
structures. AStrutTie automatically develops the strut-tie model matching pri-
ncipal compressive stress flow using machine learning techniques.
With AStrutTie, structural engineerings can efficiently conduct the concrete
structures' analysis/design using the optimal strut-tie model.
Systems for Automated Design Checks and Structural Design
Report
AStrutTie provides various automated design checks regrading the conditions
for rebar requirement and strength verification of struts and nodal zones. Visual
verifications of strength conditions are possible, too. A structural design report
is generated automatically, and design results are examined by previewing the
report. The structural design report is printed as a *.rtf, *.xlsx, and *.pdf file.
Need Strut-Tie Model Analysis or Design?
How about using AStrutTie?
The strut-tie model approach has been recognized as an efficient methodology
for the design of all types of structural concretes with D-regions, and accepted
in design codes globally. However, the design of a structural concrete with the
approach requires many iterative numerical structural analyses, numerous
graphical calculations, enormous time and efforts, and designer’s subjective
decisions in terms of the construction of an appropriate strut-tie model, de-
termination of required areas of struts and ties, and verification of strength
conditions of struts and nodal zones.
Hangil has developed a design software AStrutTie that enables the analysis
and design of structural concretes efficiently and professionally by overcoming
the aforementioned limitations of the strut-tie model approach. In the software,
all the numerical programs that are essential in the strut-tie model analysis or
design of a structural concrete are loaded.
Great efficiency and convenience during the application of the strut-tie model
approach may be provided by the various graphics environment-based fun-
ctions of the software.

STM Model Template-1

STM Model Template-2

Templates (Corbel, Footing, Pier Cap, Calcuation of Available and Required Structural Design Report
Corner, PSC, Joint, etc) Area of Struts and Nodal Zones (PDF File)

Basic Model P. Stress Flow Machine Learning Analysis Result

Automatic STM Analysis / Design by Machine Learning

 SOFTWARE DATA SHEET

Features of AStrutTie
Included Design Codes
System Requirements
Ease of Use ·AASHTO LRFD (2014)
·ACI 318-14 (2014), ACI 318-19 (2019) Software
·Intelligent graphical user interfaces
·EC 2 (2004) Microsoft Word2007 or higher
·Visualizations by using view option windows
Microsoft Excel2007 or higher
·U.S customary and Metric (SI) units
·Tabular and dialog inputs Items for Design Checks Network
·2-D on-screen graphics When you activate AStrutTie,
·Strength Verification of Concrete Struts
·Graphical display of applied loads, boundary conditions, please must keep online internet.
·Required Areas of Steel Ties
and structural analysis results If you use firewall, please add it
·Strength Verification of Nodal Zones
·Visual and tabular verifications of strength conditions of to your firewall.
·Minimum Reinforcement Ratio for Serviceability
struts and nodes - activation.aroad.co.kr
·12 templates for typical D-regions and structural members - service.aroad.co.kr
·Design checks on user interfaces
Automatic STM Analysis/Design by
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·Preview of structural design report Machine Learning
·Report output as Word (*.rtf), Excel (*.xlsx), and PDF Processor
·Automatic Selection of Optimal STM Matching Principal
(*.pdf) file 1GHz 32bit(x86) or higher
Compressive Stress Flow
·Importation of *.dxf file for modeling of solid and truss
·Automatic Determination of STM Elements' Directions Memory
structures
using Machine Learning 1GB recommended
·Verified (in)determinate strut-tie models for templates
·Automatic Adjustment of the Angle between Strut and Tie
·Unconstrained solid and truss modelings for strut-tie VGA
model design according to ACI 318-19 NVIDIA Geforce 8600 GT 512MB
·Optimal Analysis/Design Result through An Iterative or higher
Convenient Editing Tools for Truss Structure Method AMD Radeon HD 4350 512MB or
higher
·Versatile Editing Tools supplied by the Nine Templates Support Items of Templates
·User-based General Editing Tools (cut, copy, paste, Disk Space
delete, find, divide, offset, move, stretch, mirror, rotate) Corbel (Bracket) 850 MB
·Object Osnap (End, Mid, Cross, Near, Perpendicular Point) ·Automatic Determination of Location of STM Node sub-
·Guidelines and Grid Points jected to Applied Loads Input Device
·STM Constructed from Boundary Lines of Concrete Member ·Two Types of Strut-Tie Models according to Shear Span- Mouse, Keyboard
·Automatic Check of Object Overlaps to-Effective Depth Ratio (Direct, Direct & Horizontal Truss) Operating System
·Modeling of Structures by Dxf Import/Export Abutment/Pier Footing Microsoft Window7(32, 64bit)
·Spread and Pile Footings bounded by Springs Service Pack 1
Functions of Truss Solver ·Automatic Conversion of Applied Loads to Pile Reactions (English version only) or later
·Automatic Assignment of Soil/Pile Reactions to Spring
·Analysis of Internally/Externally Determinate/Indeterminate
Constants Precautions
Truss Structures
Bridge Pier Coping (pier cap) 1.Need Installation of Microsoft
·Inclined, Horizontal, and Vertical Restraints by Spring,
·Automatic Construction of STM by Selecting Load Tran- Excel for *.xlsx File Output
Hinge, and Roller
sfer Mechanism (Arch, Vertical Truss)
·Determination of Required Areas and Forces of Struts 2.Need Internet Online for Acti-
·Automatic Construction of STM according to Number of
and Ties by Iterative Technique vation of AStrutTie
·Safety Evaluation of Existing Structural Members by Concentrated Load Point 3.Certify Perfect Activation of
Assigning Steel Tie Areas Frame Corner AStrutTie in Microsoft Window7
·Calculation of Available Areas of Struts and Ties ·Four Separate Templates according to Moment Types for English
·Determination of Average Principal Tensile Strain of Re- and Corner Shapes (32, 64bit - Some of AStrutTie
inforcing Bars crossing Perpendicularly to Concrete Strut ·Four Basic Types of STM recommended by EC2 functions may not work well on
by Iterative Technique Anchorage Zone other Operating System.)
·Automatic Transformation of Distributed Forces to Nodal ·Automatic Construction of STM considering AASHTO
Forces LRFD's Bursting Force Location
·Tendon Layout, and Number of Anchor Plate
Find out about AStrutTie
Functions of Plane Solid Solver Simply Supported Deep Beam & Two-Span Continuous
Homepage
Deep Beam with Concentrated Loads
·Analysis of Plane Stress and Plane Strain Problems http://AStrutTie.aroad.co.kr
·Three Types of FIB STM according to Shear Span-to-
·Inclined, Horizontal, and Vertical Restraints by Spring, Youtube
Effective Depth Ratio (Arch, Vertical Truss, Combined)
Hinge, and Roller https://www.youtube.com/c/
·Optimized Mesh Generater according to Concrete Continuous Beams with Distributed Loads
astruttie
Member Shape ·Automatic Construction of STM resulting in Vertical and
Facebook
·Automatic Transformation of Distributed Forces to Nodal Horizontal Reinforcing Bars
https://www.facebook.com/
Forces Beam-Column Joint
AstrutTie
·Calculation of Principal Stresses and Directions ·Two Separate Templates according to Joint Shape
Email
·Relative Lengths and Colors of Principal Stresses along (Interior & Exterior Joints)
astruttie@aroad.co.kr
Principal Directions Diaphragm in PSC Box Girder
HanGil IT Homepage
·Implementation of Evolutionary Structural Optimization ·Two Separate Templates according to Shape of Diaphragm
http://www.aroad.co.kr/english/
Technique (Solid & Hollow Types)

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licenses in about 1,000 client companies. HanGil has made a commitment to develop numerous automatic design softwares for providing effective, practical, and accurate structural design
products.Based on the knowledge accumulated for the past several decades.
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