STRUCTURAL ANALYSES USING THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD: A CASE STUDY OF A TIMBER STRUCTURE


Çelik A. İ.

International BASHKENT Conference on Multidisciplinary Scientific Studies-VII, Ankara, Turkey, 20 - 22 June 2025, pp.1-11, (Full Text)

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • City: Ankara
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.1-11
  • Kayseri University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The naturalness and sustainability of wood materials are gaining increasing attention in aesthetically focused architectural designs; however, this trend necessitates the need for comprehensive engineering analysis to validate structural performance. Ansys Workbench software enables the simulation of load bearing system behavior, deformation tendencies, and connection details with high accuracy by considering the anisotropic mechanical properties of wood. This approach enables architects to strike a data-driven balance between formal creativity and structural rationality, contributing to the development of unique and environmentally sustainable building forms. The study examines how numerical analyses conducted using Ansys Workbench enhance the feasibility of design decisions shaped by aesthetic concerns and support architectural freedom of expression in various ways. The findings reveal that engineering-based simulation tools play a strategic role not only in structural verification processes but also in enabling innovative architectural production.