Think of this course as not “Warehouse Model Design.” It will save you 6 months of trial-and-error in Prokon Sumo for portal frames, crane load application, and P-Δ effects. However, it will not produce a buildable warehouse.
Report Date: 2024-05-21 Evaluator: Structural Engineering Analyst Subject: Udemy Course Review & Technical Workflow Analysis 1. Executive Summary The Udemy course “Warehouse Model Design in Prokon Sumo” attempts to solve a niche but critical problem: teaching structural engineers how to move from manual calculations to full 3D BIM-integrated analysis for pre-engineered buildings (PEBs) and industrial warehouses.
| # | Critical Component | Covered in Course? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | Portal frame analysis (dead, live, wind, crane) | ✅ Yes | | 2 | Tension-only bracing non-linear analysis | ❌ No | | 3 | Purlins/girts as continuous beams with overlaps | ⚠️ Partial | | 4 | Base plate & anchor bolt design | ❌ No | | 5 | Diaphragm action of roof sheeting | ❌ No | Yes, but only at a discount (< $30 USD).
Udemy - Warehouse Model Design In Prokon Sumo Access
Think of this course as not “Warehouse Model Design.” It will save you 6 months of trial-and-error in Prokon Sumo for portal frames, crane load application, and P-Δ effects. However, it will not produce a buildable warehouse.
Report Date: 2024-05-21 Evaluator: Structural Engineering Analyst Subject: Udemy Course Review & Technical Workflow Analysis 1. Executive Summary The Udemy course “Warehouse Model Design in Prokon Sumo” attempts to solve a niche but critical problem: teaching structural engineers how to move from manual calculations to full 3D BIM-integrated analysis for pre-engineered buildings (PEBs) and industrial warehouses.
| # | Critical Component | Covered in Course? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | Portal frame analysis (dead, live, wind, crane) | ✅ Yes | | 2 | Tension-only bracing non-linear analysis | ❌ No | | 3 | Purlins/girts as continuous beams with overlaps | ⚠️ Partial | | 4 | Base plate & anchor bolt design | ❌ No | | 5 | Diaphragm action of roof sheeting | ❌ No | Yes, but only at a discount (< $30 USD).
