Date of Event: Oct 21, 2026
Date: Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM CET (Central European Time)
Where: Online
Cost: Free of charge
Recording: All registered participants will receive access to the session recording
Many existing precast structures were designed to older code versions. When they are re-checked against current standards, conventional methods often show insufficient capacity. That can lead to costly strengthening or even replacement. But does the structure really lack capacity, or is the simplified assessment method just too conservative?
In this webinar we show how advanced nonlinear simulation can answer that question reliably and in line with the latest Eurocode requirements.
What you will learn:
- ATENA at a glance: an advanced finite element simulation system for all types of reinforced concrete structures, from beams and walls to bridges and nuclear facilities.
- Validation and modelling uncertainty: how ATENA results compare with experiments, and how modelling uncertainty is quantified and included in the safety assessment.
- Case study: assessment of existing precast reinforced concrete beams with openings. Standard approaches based on the updated design codes showed insufficient capacity. A nonlinear analysis in ATENA, using the latest safety formats of the new Eurocode 2 (EN 1992-1-1:2023), demonstrated that the capacity was in fact sufficient.
Who should attend:
Structural engineers, designers, assessors of existing structures, and researchers working with reinforced and precast concrete.
Join us and see how nonlinear analysis can turn a "fails the check" result into a safe, well-justified decision, while saving time, money and material.
To secure your spot, please register HERE.
We look forward to seeing you online!
The ATENA Team, Červenka Consulting
