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2025-01-29

Integral Executive Project for Restoration of San Francisco Temple, Argentina

The integral executive project for the restoration of the San Francisco Temple in San Miguel de Tucumán aims to assess its structural stability and define strengthening measures. Based on on-site studies and a computational numerical model, soil-foundation stresses, the behavior of vaults and walls, and the distribution of loads are analyzed. Key hypotheses about previous settlements, cracks, and modifications are considered to guarantee an efficient restoration that respects the historical heritage.

Structural BIM Model of San Francisco Temple in San Miguel de Tucumán for Structural Analysis
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San Francisco Temple – Computational Analysis

This restoration project is based on the generation of a computational numerical model that precisely reproduces the geometry and loads of the San Francisco Temple in order to evaluate the soil-foundation contact stresses. Key hypotheses are considered, such as the stability of the settlements, the crack formation, and the preservation of structural integrity. Furthermore, previous modifications are taken into account, such as the removal of the filling material on the vaults, which was intended to reduce the permanent loads.

For the structural evaluation, Dlubal Software tools have been used, allowing a detailed analysis of the soil-structure interaction, the distribution of forces in walls and vaults, and the simulation of structural behavior under various load conditions. A precise analysis of the stresses has been generated using these tools, thus facilitating the identification of the areas that require intervention and reinforcement.

The structural model developed has been key to the stability analysis of the building and determining the most relevant restoration measures, ensuring that the load distribution in the structure reflects the reality. This approach guarantees that the reinforcement measures respect both the safety and the conservation of the Cultural Heritage of Tucumán, complying with the highest standards of structural analysis and restoration.

Location Calle 25 de Mayo esquina San Martín, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
Client Sergio. J. Pagani & Atilio Arevalo
Civil Engineers and Tucumán Cultural Heritage Commission
Structural Analysis, Engineering Pablo José Martín Correa Medina
pjm.correa@gmail.com 
+549 381 5265741

Project Specifications

Model Data

Block parameters editable dynamically
Number of Nodes 1941
Number of Lines 3894
Number of Members 0
Number of Surfaces 2095
Number of Solids 308
Number of Load Cases 2
Number of Load Combinations 1
Number of Result Combinations 0
Total Weight 9410,405 t
Dimensions (Metric) 53,240 x 34,359 x 44,671 m
Dimensions (Imperial) 174.67 x 112.73 x 146.56 feet

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Illustration of a method for performing stability analysis according to DIN EN 1992-1-1 in RFEM 6
For reinforced concrete components and structures whose structural behavior is significantly influenced by the second-order effects, Eurocode 2 provides the general method based on a nonlinear determination of internal forces according to the second-order analysis (5.8.6), as well as an approximation method based on the nominal curvature (5.8.8).

The aim of this technical article is to perform a design according to the general design method of Eurocode 2, using the example of a slender reinforced concrete column.
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This technical article addresses the direct deformation analysis of reinforced concrete beams considering the long-term effects of creep and shrinkage. The direct calculation according to Eurocode 2 (EN 1992-1-1, Section 7.4.3) is explained using a single-span beam. Particular emphasis is placed on tension stiffening, behavior in the cracked state based on the distribution factor (damage parameter), and consideration of shrinkage and creep behavior.
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Material model Anisotropic | Damage, nonlinear behavior, concrete and reinforced concrete

The "Nonlinear Material Behavior" add-on includes the Anistropic | Damage material model for concrete structural components. This material model allows you to consider concrete damage for members, surfaces, and solids.

You can define an individual stress-strain diagram via a table, use the parametric input to generate the stress-strain diagram, or use the predefined parameters from the standards. Furthermore, it is possible to consider the tension stiffening effect.

For the reinforcement, both nonlinear material models "Isotropic | Plastic (Members)" and "Isotropic | Nonlinear Elastic (Members)" are available.

It is possible to consider the long-term effects due to creep and shrinkage using the "Static Analysis | Creep & Shrinkage (Linear)" analysis type that has been recently released. Creep is taken into account by stretching the stress-strain diagram of the concrete using the factor (1+phi), and shrinkage is taken into account as the pre-strain of the concrete. More detailed time step analyses are possible using the "Time-Dependent Analysis (TDA)" add-on.

Feature 002918 | Determination of Required Longitudinal Reinforcement for Direct Crack Analysis

In the Concrete Design add-on, you can determine the required longitudinal reinforcement for the direct crack width analysis (w k).

Feature 002920 | Automatic Function of Longitudinal Reinforcement for Members

For the design of reinforced concrete members, there is the option to automatically determine the number or diameter of rebars.

Feature 002916 | Joint-Structure Interaction for Steel Joints

Want to automatically consider steel joint stiffness in your global RFEM model? Utilize the Steel Joints add-on!

Activate joint-structure interaction in the stiffness analysis of your steel joints. Hinges with springs are then automatically generated in the global model and included in subsequent calculations.

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