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Golfcourse ‘Viewpoint’ - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Owner
Government
Architect
Government
Engineering Office
DENBOER CCI
Our client designed a viewpoint at a golf course in the Netherlands.
The steel construction is an increased sit/stand platform with a roof. The
roof is spherical, and supported by one off-centre column. The roof has a
diameter of 8.5 m and is located 5 m above the ground. The construction
is partially finished with wood.
We made a model of the whole construction on a foundation plate. The
model is a combination of curved 1D and 2D elements. The outside
ring, composed of lamellae, is also modelled. The deformation of these
components was carefully examined. The stability of the construction was
also studied. Components of the column that needed closer examination
were modelled as a combination of 2D elements; hereby the local effects
could be presented.
The shaping of the model was a real challenge. Working in a two-
directional curved plane with 1D and 2D elements is complicated. Some
components, such as the lamellae, are located in this plane with an angle.
These projects have certainly improved our skills in shaping a model with
SCIA Engineer.
DENBOER CCI
Contact
Frank van der Wel
Address Ambachtsweg 3
2964LG Groot-Ammers, The Netherlands
Website
DENBOER CCI is an independent engineering firm composed of
15 colleagues, which provides civil, water and industrial constructions. Our
projects are mainly to be found on the edges of land and water and they
fulfil a variety of different functions.
We combine our practical background with knowledge and science,
thereby realizing achievable and cost efficient designs. Our mission is
to keep working on a safe, usable, and sustainable future for both the
individual and for companies.
