Build an IFC Model Code_Aster Structural Simulation Prep Dispatcher
Analyze IFC structural models using ifc2ca conventions to prepare finite element analysis inputs. Identify disconnected structural nodes and map structural curve members before simulation execution.
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Analyze IFC structural models using ifc2ca conventions to prepare finite element analysis inputs. Identify disconnected structural nodes and map structural curve members before simulation execution.
Structural engineering consultant
Parse structural IFC files containing IfcStructuralCurveMember elements.
Inspect node connectivity using simulated ifc2ca utility logic.
Synthesize material structural properties into Code_Aster command blocks.
Generate pre-flight simulation reports for engineering review.
Engineering pre-processor workbench with 3D wireframe preview, node connectivity table, and text export.
Use open-source sample structural IFC models from buildingSMART or mock IFC structural test files via IfcOpenShell. Starter examples below are synthetic. They are not downloaded records.
IfcOpenShell Applies the ifc2ca utility mentioned in the IfcOpenShell repository table for converting IFC structural models to Code_Aster.
langgraph, fastapi. LangGraph manages the multi-stage structural validation pipeline from model parsing to mesh syntax generation. Hosted reasoning model for mapping material mechanics strings to standard Code_Aster commands.
Submit runnable source, pinned dependencies, setup commands, a working interface, example outputs, and a recorded end-to-end demo. Include tests and an action log.
Flags unlinked structural connection nodes prior to simulation deck generation.
Outputs structured Code_Aster command strings with valid geometric constraints.
Simulates file write operations to sandbox directory.
```json [ { "input": { "elements": [ { "id": "beam-01", "type": "IfcStructuralCurveMember", "nodes": [ "node-A", "node-B" ], "material": "Steel_S355" } ], "nodes": [ { "id": "node-A", "coords": [ 0, 0, 3 ] }, { "id": "node-B", "coords": [ 6, 0, 3 ] } ] }, "expected_output": { "status": "ready", "orphan_nodes": [], "code_aster_deck": "DEFI_MATERIAU(ELAS=_F(E=210000.0, NU=0.3),); MAILLAGE(POUTRE=_F(GROUP_MA='beam-01'));", "warnings": [] } }, { "input": { "elements": [ { "id": "beam-02", "type": "IfcStructuralCurveMember", "nodes": [ "node-C", "node-D" ], "material": "Timber_C24" } ], "nodes": [ { "id": "node-C", "coords": [ 0, 0, 0 ] } ] }, "expected_output": { "status": "failed", "orphan_nodes": [ "node-D" ], "code_aster_deck": null, "warnings": [ "Element beam-02 references undefined connection node-D" ] } } ] ```
Outputs pre-flight simulation configurations only; does not perform physical stress calculations or load clearances. Use mock external writes. Require human review before any real deployment.
Participation guide
Outputs pre-flight simulation configurations only; does not perform physical stress calculations or load clearances. Use mock external writes and human review.
How work is evaluated
Flags unlinked structural connection nodes prior to simulation deck generation. Outputs structured Code_Aster command strings with valid geometric constraints. Simulates file write operations to sandbox directory.
Runnable source, pinned dependencies, setup commands, working interface, example outputs, recorded demo, tests, and action logs.
Challenge datasets
Public datasets, plus the private datasets you have access to.
How submissions are scored
These dimensions define what the evaluator checks and which criteria separate a passable run from a strong one.
Complete workflow
Parse structural IFC files containing IfcStructuralCurveMember elements. Inspect node connectivity using simulated ifc2ca utility logic. Synthesize material structural properties into Code_Aster command blocks. Generate pre-flight simulation reports for engineering review.
Missing or incorrect.
Partly complete, with documented gaps.
Complete, with reproducible evidence.
Correctness and evidence
Flags unlinked structural connection nodes prior to simulation deck generation. Outputs structured Code_Aster command strings with valid geometric constraints. Simulates file write operations to sandbox directory.
Missing or incorrect.
Partly complete, with documented gaps.
Complete, with reproducible evidence.
Review interface
Engineering pre-processor workbench with 3D wireframe preview, node connectivity table, and text export.
Missing or incorrect.
Partly complete, with documented gaps.
Complete, with reproducible evidence.
Safe execution
Outputs pre-flight simulation configurations only; does not perform physical stress calculations or load clearances.
This dimension contributes its full weight only when the submission satisfies the requirement. Partial credit is not awarded.
What you should walk away with
Parse structural IFC files containing IfcStructuralCurveMember elements.
Inspect node connectivity using simulated ifc2ca utility logic.
Synthesize material structural properties into Code_Aster command blocks.
Generate pre-flight simulation reports for engineering review.
Reference links and supporting material
Use open-source sample structural IFC models from buildingSMART or mock IFC structural test files via IfcOpenShell. Supplied starter examples are synthetic, not source extracts.
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- Parse structural IFC files containing IfcStructuralCurveMember elements. Inspect node connectivity using si...
- Flags unlinked structural connection nodes prior to simulation deck generation. Outputs structured Code_Ast...
- Engineering pre-processor workbench with 3D wireframe preview, node connectivity table, and text export.
- 2 public reference cases
- 2 configured tools
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Configured tools
- LangGraph · Optional
- LangGraph · Optional
Evaluation contract
- Complete workflow · Weight 40
- Correctness and evidence · Weight 30
- Review interface · Weight 20
- Safe execution · Weight 10
Reference cases
- 2 public reference cases
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