The model visualizes the airship hangar in Essen-Mülheim, Germany, and is presented in the use of modern computational techniques to simulate load-bearing capacity and material interactions. Developed by © MKP GmbH, it integrates an innovative combination of reinforced concrete, steel, concrete, metal, and glass. It shows how traditional materials are combined with precise simulation techniques to realistically model complex structural projects.
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Girders of Airship Hangar in Essen-Mülheim
Number of Nodes | 98 |
Number of Lines | 88 |
Number of Members | 88 |
Number of Load Cases | 21 |
Number of Load Combinations | 1890 |
Number of Result Combinations | 6 |
Total Weight | 11.272 t |
Dimensions (Metric) | 41.566 x 0.500 x 26.030 m |
Dimensions (Imperial) | 136.37 x 1.64 x 85.4 feet |
Program Version | 5.30.01 |


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