Structural modeling
General information and type of structure studied
Failure analysis of the foundation (multiple-wedge analysis)
Defining segments for the upstream face (optional)
Defining segments for the crest (optional)
Defining segments for the downstream face (optional)
Defining pier, gates and stoplogs
Starting point (origin) of the pier
Variation to the pier width (thickness)
Segment definition for upstream opening, downstream opening and crest
Definition of upstream opening
Definition of downstream opening
Generating hydraulic sections and penstock
Defining the penstock envelope on the downstream face
Free-fall spillway (without pier)
Defining the downstream rotation point
Assumptions regarding volumes and voids
Volumes and voids versus concentrated forces
Volumes and voids versus concentrated masses
Definition of volumes and voids
Building the polygon (convex perimeter)
Material Definition and general parameters