148 Situated on the dunes of Wenduine with a captivating view of the sea, this lighthouse stands at a height of 14 m. It boasts a typical lighthouse shape, with a ground-level diameter of 5 m, tapering to 3 m at the top. The structure comprises thin, curved steel plates measuring 8 mm in thickness, reinforced with stiffening edges for secure assembly. To ensure structural integrity, a comprehensive analysis was conducted using SCIA Engineer. The assessment included checking the second order stability of nonlinear load combinations, particularly in the demanding sea-environment conditions. Additionally, the software’s “Schalenbeulen EN 1993-1-6” design feature was employed to examine local buckling in the thin shells. This enabled a meticulous examination of critical elements and the optimization of their thickness to ensure optimal performance. ARCHITECT Guillaume Bijl OWNER Municipality of “De Haan” GENERAL CONTRACTOR Moker bvba CONSTRUCTION PERIOD 07/2020 - 07/2021 ENGINEERING COMPANY BAS bv Kris Cverle, Kathleen Mertens, Dirk Jaspaert, Vincent Jaspaert Diestsevest 54/2, Leuven, Belgium www.basbvba.be LIGHTHOUSE Wenduine, Belgium SPECIAL PROJECTS 4
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