Case Study: Robert Bird Group models complex Queen's Wharf Skydeck truss nodes with IDEA StatiCa

Robert Bird Group models 3 steel truss bridges with IDEA StatiCa in a 14-day trial

The Robert Bird Group, a global consulting engineering firm, faced significant challenges designing the complex steel connections for the Queen's Wharf Skydeck project in Brisbane. The intricate three-dimensional truss nodes, complicated by unique architectural requirements and seismic movement between towers, were too slow to model from scratch using traditional finite element analysis software. This led the principal engineer and his team to seek a solution from vendor IDEA StatiCa.

IDEA StatiCa provided the ideal solution, enabling the team to model the complex connections quickly and accurately. By developing a Python script to transfer member geometry and forces from their analysis model into IDEA StatiCa via its API, the team established an efficient workflow that saved significant time. This process gave the engineers immense confidence in their designs, allowing them to push their engineering further while ensuring the safety and accuracy of all connection designs for the project.