Why PLPAK

• The PLPAK is a BIM centered software, so you can model your work on Revit, analyze, view straining actions and design on PLPAK. Then back to Revit to view the reinforcement details and get the BOQ.

• The PLPAK is a desirable package for any structural engineer (even fresh graduates or even under graduate students) as it is easy to learn and to use.
• The PLPAK numerical model is very similar to the object model and to the real problem model.
• The PLPAK requires almost NO previous knowledge in BEM as it takes 2 to 3 hrs for mastering! (each package has its own documentations and tutorial videos).
• The PLPAK is so simple to use that engineer or modeller will never get bored!

• Unlike all available software packages, the PLPAK engine is based on boundary element solution, therfore you can:
  • Check your previous models using alternative solution technology.
  • Use it with other available software to have strong value engineering tool to save money in your designs.
  • Make use of the "no-internal discretization" property of the boundary element method to facilitate life for your engineers when modelling piled-rafts, post-tensioned slabs, etc.
  • It is easy in case of reanalysis when having changes in openings or columns places (for example) as no remeshing is required. Extremely easy re-analysis due to changes from the as-built drawings.
  • The use of BEM allows modelling small details.

The PLPAK software consists of series of packages and tools:

• Single-floor (Basic), Advanced single-floor (Foundation), Multiple-floor (Fixed base) Packages.
• Design, Dynamic, 3D viewer, Post-tension, SuperSubCoupling tools.

• So, easily with low prices you can exactly select suitable combinations to fit your needs. [ Check the prices ]

The theory implemented in the PLPAK is endorsed by several international journal publications (See for example):

• Abdelhady, A. U., Farid, A. F., Rashed, Y. F., & Mccormick, J. (2021). BEM-BASED FORMULATION FOR THE ANALYSIS OF MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS INCLUDING SOILSTRUCTURE INTERACTION. WIT Transactions on Engineering Sciences, 131, 83–93. https://doi.org/10.2495/BE440071
• Abdelhady, A. U., & Rashed, Y. F. (2021). An innovative boundary element formulation for building slabs. Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction, 8(1), STR-46-1-STR-46-6. https://doi.org/10.14455/ISEC.2021.8(1).STR-46
• Torky, A. A., & Rashed, Y. F. (2020). High-performance practical stiffness analysis of high-rise buildings using superfloor elements. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 7(2), 211–227. https://doi.org/10.1093/JCDE/QWAA018
• Rashwan, M. R., Rashed, Y. F., Mehanny, S. S. F., & Mohareb, R. W. (2020). Novel warping-included punching parameters for interior rectangular columns in flat slabs. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 112, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ENGANABOUND.2019.11.009
• Farid, A. F., el Galad, M. M., & Rashed, Y. F. (2020). TIME PERIOD CALCULATIONS FOR TALL BUILDINGS ON PILED-RAFTS INCLUDING SOIL-STRUCTURE INTERACTION EFFECTS. JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE, 67(6), 1343–1361.
• Elmeliegy, A. M., & Rashed, Y. F. (2019). Efficient Preconditioned Soil–Foundation–Structure Interaction Approach to Compute Tall-Building Time Periods. Practice Periodical on Structural Design and Construction, 24(3), 04019007. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)SC.1943-5576.0000422
• Hasan, A. M. M., Torky, A. A., & Rashed, Y. F. (2019). Geometrically accurate structural analysis models in BIM-centered software. Automation in Construction, 104, 299–321. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.AUTCON.2019.04.022
• Rashwan, M. R., Rashed, Y. F., & Mehanny, S. S. F. (2019). THEORETICAL ENVELOP FOR THE PUNCHING SHEAR FORMULA. JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE, 66(1), 91–107.
• Abdelhady, A. U., & Rashed, Y. F. (2018). A practical boundary element analysis of slab-beam floor type. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 97, 23–38. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ENGANABOUND.2018.09.006
• Shehata, O. E., Farid, A. F., & Rashed, Y. F. (2018). Practical boundary element method for piled rafts. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 97, 67–81. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ENGANABOUND.2018.09.009
• Torky, A. A., & Rashed, Y. F. (2017). GPU acceleration of the boundary element method for shear-deformable bending of plates. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 74, 34–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ENGANABOUND.2016.10.006
• Mobasher, M. E., Rashed, Y. F., & Elhaddad, W. (2016). BIM Standards for Automated BEM Structural Analysis and Design of RC Plates. Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 30(4). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000531
• Rashed, Y. F. (2015). Boundary element analysis of post-tensioned slabs. International Journal of Advanced Structural Engineering, 7(2), 143–158. https://doi.org/10.1007/S40091-015-0088-3/TABLES/3
• Wagdy, M., & Rashed, Y. F. (2014). Boundary element analysis of multi-thickness shear-deformable slabs without sub-regions. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 43, 86–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ENGANABOUND.2014.03.011
• Mostafa Shaaban, A., & Rashed, Y. F. (2013). A coupled BEM-stiffness matrix approach for analysis of shear deformable plates on elastic half space. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 37(4), 699–707. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ENGANABOUND.2012.12.005
• Mohareb, R. W., Rashed, Y. F., Wagdy, M., & Mobasher, M. E. (2013). Structural analysis of multistory building using coupled BEM-stiffness matrix. ECCOMAS Thematic Conference - COMPDYN 2013: 4th International Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Proceedings - An IACM Special Interest Conference, 3948–3974. https://doi.org/10.7712/120113.4788.C1646
• Rashed, Y. F., & Mobasher, M. E. (2012). Products & Practice Spotlight: A New Tool for Structural Designers. Concrete International, 34(10), 54–55.
• Mehanny, S. S. F., Mehanny, S. S. F., & Rashed, Y. F. (2011). A probabilistic boundary element method applied to the pile dislocation problem. Engineering Structures, 33(10), 2919–2930. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ENGSTRUCT.2011.06.016
• Nazief, M. A., Rashed, Y. F., & El-Degwy, W. M. (2010). Boundary Element Method Calculation of Moment Transfer Parameters in Slab-Column Connections. ACI Structural Journal, 107(2), 164–169. https://doi.org/10.14359/51663532
• Rashed, Y. F. (2005a). A boundary/domain element method for analysis of building raft foundations. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements, 29(9), 859–877. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.ENGANABOUND.2005.04.007
• Rashed, Y. F. (2005b). Boundary element modelling of flat plate floors under vertical loading. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 62(12), 1606–1635. https://doi.org/10.1002/NME.1236
• Rashed, Y. F. (2002). A coupled BEM-flexibility force method for bending analysis of internally supported plates. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering, 54(10), 1431–1457. https://doi.org/10.1002/NME.472
• Rashed, Y. F. (2001). Application of The Matrix Force Method to The BEM Analysis of Plates with Internal Constraints. WIT Transactions on Modelling and Simulation, 27, 239–255. https://doi.org/10.2495/BT010231

• The PLPAK allows accurate local shear force distribution on the column perimeter which allows accurate punching check. This gives the capability to check punching even for columns with irregular cross section.

• The use of BEM allows accurate area modeling. Columns and walls are modeled with their real shape and area of contact.
• The use of BEM allows slabs to be modeled as super elements which make it easily assembled with the columns (as frame elements) and walls.

• In the PLPAK, there is no peaking over columns and internal results are continuous with no averaging.
• PLPAK allows the ability to draw straining actions on strips at any direction the user choose.
• PLPAK allows accurate deflection check for irregular spans by calculating the effective span length.
• In the foundation package, the PLPAK allows soil modeling as continuous area springs or as elastic half space. Piles are modelled with its real shape. The pile-pile interaction or the pile soil pile interaction can be taken into consideration.
• In the dynamic tool the PLPAK allows time history analysis and free vibration analysis. It also allows the insertion of damping in the analysis.
• In the PT tool the PLPAK allows the calculation of losses due to friction, wobble and seating. Also, it allows the ease of placement of cables in any place with 13 built in profile. The advantage of no internal meshing makes it easy to change the location of cables.

• PLPAK software allows the link with other packages and programs to analyze overall buildings. For example, two superstructures can be modelled using PLPAK and ETABS, after analysis the results are read from the two programs and inserted on the PLPAK Foundation Package.

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