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Interactive Column Design
In the “Column Reinforcement Design” column sections and reinforcement arrangement can be examined and changed interactively. Since columns and walls are the primary members of a structure, especially the critically loaded ones should be designed ...
Shortcut Keys
Following table displays the keyboard and/or mouse shortcuts used by the program. Here, context is the part and state of the program within which the shortcut key is valid. Name Context Shortcut Keys Description Open Previous Backup Main Window CTRL ...
Modelling, Analysis & Design Flowchart
With reference to the flow chart, click on the links below for details. 1. Build the Model ► Building Model Check 2. Derive Beam Loads using the "Yield Line" (tributary area) approach. 2a. FE Load Decomposition 3. Run the general Building ...
How to Detect Modeling Errors with Sparse Solver? | ProtaStructure
The presence of unsupported elements in the structural analysis models causes the formation of mechanisms and the inability to solve the equilibrium equations. Since singularity occurs in the stiffness matrix of the structure, its determinant becomes ...
Slab Design Settings
You can display the settings and parameters of “Slab” in “Settings” menu. Design Basic design settings are controlled on this tab. Support Top Steel Support top bars lengths are determined using the factors specified in “Top Steel Extension Lengths” ...