Reference project

The Broad – Los Angeles

FEM verification of the Oculus façade opening

The striking opening penetrates the outer reinforced concrete shell and transfers loads via a spatially curved load-bearing structure.

Objective & methodology

  • Verification under all relevant combinations
  • Safe load transfer into the main structure
  • Parametric calculation and evaluation
The Broad – Los Angeles
36 load combinations
3D FEM NASTRAN
Automated loads
Safe design
Project details