could i use sofistik to create analysis model to check stability of rebar cage during construction such as in attached picture
Model:
- Every rebar as a circular beam
- Place two SPTs at every connection between rebars (one for each bar) and link them as pinned/stiff (depending on connection type)
- Use the lift points as your support
You need small intersection tolerances, so your beams don’t “melt together” in the model
sorry, could you provide such simple sketch?