In this model, the roofing sheet transfers part of its load directly to the truss top chord and part to the purlins. It’s possible to set up the model to control the load path precisely-ensuring that loads transfer from the sheets to the purlins and then from the purlins to the truss top chord. The load path depends on how the model is structured. In this case, I chose to keep the model straightforward by keeping things very basic.
Will the roof sheeting shell element distribute loads accurately to the purlins? Wont the sheet be supported on four edges instead of two?
In this model, the roofing sheet transfers part of its load directly to the truss top chord and part to the purlins. It’s possible to set up the model to control the load path precisely-ensuring that loads transfer from the sheets to the purlins and then from the purlins to the truss top chord. The load path depends on how the model is structured. In this case, I chose to keep the model straightforward by keeping things very basic.
Your Videos are very helpful, how do I download the full version of Prokon, can you please share the link for download
I have added a link here to the official prokon site.