Extreme Loading® for Structures Software or ELS, is an advanced non-linear structural analysis software tool designed specifically for structural engineers. ELS allows structural engineers to study the 3D behavior of structures through both the continuum and discrete stages of loading. This includes static and dynamic loads such as those generated by a blast, seismic events, impact, progressive collapse, and the wind. Unlike many structural analysis software tools which are based on the Finite Element Method (FEM), ELS utilizes a non-linear solver based on the Applied Element Method (AEM).
This allows ELS is to automatically analyze structural behavior during elastic and inelastic modes including the automatic yielding of reinforcement, detection, and generation of plastic hinges, buckling & post-buckling, crack propagation, membrane action & P-Delta effect, and separation of elements. The resulting debris and impacts with structural elements are also automatically analyzed and stress redistribution is inherently calculated.
What’s New with Extreme Loading for Structures:
ASCE North Carolina -High Fidelity Non-Linear Structural Analysis Under Extreme Loading Conditions Using Extreme Loading Technology
Ayman Elfouly, PE from Applied Science International presented to ASCE North Carolina on the topic of High Fidelity Non-Linear Structural Analysis under Extreme Loading Conditions using Extreme Loading Technology Summary: Extreme Loading for Structures Software or...
Using Engineering Simulations to Save Lives – Earthquake Expo 2022
ASI's Director of Engineering, Dr. Ahmed Khalil, Ph.D., P.E. will be presenting on how Engineering Simulations save lives during disaster response at the Earthquake Expo. He will be speaking on Tuesday, February 8th at 12:30PM in Keynote Theatre 2. Traditional...
Numerical Simulations of Collapse Tests on RC Beams
Recent events of bridge collapses, e.g. in Genoa (Italy) on August 14th 2018 and in Kolkata (India) on September 4th 2018, have focused the public interest on the infrastructures’ safety for their consequences in terms of fatalities and injuries, but also of economy...
Model Progressive Collapse In Ten Minutes or Less:
In this short video, we take you through the process of creating a small reinforced concrete structure to illustrate how quickly you can model and analyze a detailed reinforced concrete structure for progressive collapse in Extreme Loading® for Structures Software (ELS).
Economic Performance Base Design
ELS provides an economic nonlinear dynamic structural analysis solution for use in performance based design allowing users to efficiently model and analyze structures.
Reduced Assumptions Improves Results
Model reinforcement, steel sections, and prestressing details commonly assumed or neglected to be fully integrated into the model with ease, providing significant improvements to the model and its results.
Prevent Structural Failure
Applied loads are virtually unlimited and may be sequenced in a multi-hazard approach with staged loading to simulate repeated or a chain of events, including earthquakes, fire, blast, impact, tsunami, high wind, and progressive collapse.
Virtual Shake Table
Accelerate the research performed on shake tables with full scale virtual that can predict local and global failure, opening the door to substantial design improvements, and moving shake tables to validation, post optimization.
ELS Modeler
The modeler included with Extreme Loading® for Structures (ELS) provides engineers with a comprehensive and intuitive style-based modeling interface that allows users to quickly and easily create 3-D solid element structural models for nonlinear static or dynamic analysis structures.
AEM Solver
The Applied Element Method (AEM) based solver in Extreme Loading® for Structures is a derivative of the Finite Element Method (FEM) and the Discrete Element Method (DEM). AEM is capable of performing both linear and nonlinear, static or dynamic analysis that follows the behavior of structures through separation, collision, and collapse.
ELS Viewer
The frame by frame Extreme Loading for Structures Results Viewer allows the user to view and perform a number of post-processing tasks in order to analyze results and export presentation materials.
Applications for Extreme Loading for Structures
Never before, have structural engineers had a structural analysis software tool that is capable of fully analyzing structures under extreme loads.
Recent Publications:
Seismic Debris Field for Collapsed RC Moment Resisting Frame Buildings
Abstract: The debris field of earthquake-induced building collapse can block or reduce the capacity of adjacent sidewalks and roads, hinder emergency and evacuation operations, and therefore adversely influence the seismic resilience of a community. To consider the...
Measures for Reducing Vulnerability of Building Structures Due to Explosions
Explosions bring a serious risk of damage or collapse when are produced inside buildings or in the close proximity. As the hazard intensity and possible effects are difficult to quantify, the structure should have the capacity to survive with inherent damages, thus preventing the progressive or disproportionate collapse.
High Fidelity Numerical Seismic Modeling of Ancient Brick Structures
The evaluation of the seismic vulnerability of historical masonry buildings is a difficult task due to the uncertainty regarding structural characteristics and construction techniques, mechanical properties, and pre-existing damage. Hence, there is a need for an efficient computational technique for analyzing such structures and providing reliable results for a large number of buildings within a reasonable time frame.
Collapse analysis of the Polcevera viaduct by the applied element method
ASI's paper on the progressive collapse of the Polcevera Viaduct Bridge in Genoa, Italy will be available free for the next 50 days from Engineering Structures. ASI Engineers modeled up the bridge and simulated the collapse using its Extreme Loading for Structures...
ASCE Structures Congress 2019
ASI will be attending the 2019 Structure Congress in Orlando, FL from April 24-27, 2019. ASI sessions this year focus on the Protective Design for Structures and industrial facilities. Below are the Sessions that ASI is participating in. ASI Engineers will also be...
Nonlinear Dynamic Alternative Load Path Analysis of 10-story Concrete Shear Wall Flat Plate Building
Ahmed Khalil, Ph.D., P.E. will be presenting a paper entitled, " Nonlinear Dynamic Alternative Load Path Analysis of 10-story Concrete Shear Wall Flat Plate Building", at Structures Congress 2019, Saturday, April 27th from 8:00 - 9:30 AM in the Celebration 1-2 Room....
Opening Plenary Speaker at the Forensic Engineering 8th Congress
Dr. Ahmed Amir Khalil, PhD, PE, Structural Consultant at Applied Science International, LLC (ASI) will be delivering the Opening Plenary Speech at the Forensic Engineering 8th Congress in Austin, Texas from 8:30AM-10:00AM on Friday November 30th,...
Structures Congress 2018: Advanced Simulation of Blast Response of Reinforced Concrete Slabs with Varying Material Strength
Tarek Kewaisy, PhD, PE, PMP will be presenting a paper entitled, "Advanced Simulation of Blast Response of Reinforced Concrete slabs with Varying Material Strength" at Structures Congress 2018 on Saturday, April 21 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM in room 202CD...
Structures Congress 2018: Nonlinear Dynamic Impact Analysis of Collapsed Debris Using Applied Element Method
Ahmed Khalil, Ph.D., P.E., M. ASCE will be presenting a paper entitled, "Nonlinear Dynamic Impact Analysis of Collapsed Debris Using Applied Element Method" at Structures Congress 2018 on Friday, April 20 from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM in room 202B Abstract:...
Structures Congress 2018: Multi-hazard Modeling of Vapor Cloud Explosion for Offshore Structures using AEM
Ahmed Khalil, Ph.D., P.E., M. ASCE will be presenting a paper entitled, "Multi-hazard Modeling of Vapor Cloud Explosion for Offshore Structures Using AEM" at Structures Congress 2018 on Thrusday, April 19 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM in room 203BC Abstract: The...