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Column Outline Modelling for Flat Slab and Transfer Slab Model
For flat slab or transfer slab models, the slab will always be meshed to the perimeter outline of the column. There are 2 options how the analytical outline is formed, which is available under Building Analysis dialog > Analysis Options > Settings ...
What's New with the ProtaStructure Suite 2026
As Prota, we have been developing leading structural BIM software for over 40 years. Priority on our product strategy has always been: Providing new practical modeling approaches Introducing innovative design technologies that will add value to your ...
ProtaStructure 2026 Basic Tutorial Playlist
ProtaStructure Suite is an all-in-one structural engineering software providing structural engineers a wide range of tools accelerating their modeling, analysis, design and detailing processes. Additionally, it generates design reports, analysis ...
ProtaStructure Suite 2026 New Features
As Prota, we have been developing leading structural BIM software for over 40 years. Priority on our product strategy has always been: Providing new practical modeling approaches Introducing innovative design technologies that will add value to your ...
Steel Base Plate Connections
Base plates play a critical role in steel structures by providing a stable and reliable interface between steel columns and their supporting foundations. These structural members ensure the safe transfer of loads from the steel column to the concrete ...
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ProtaStructure Suite 2025 New Features
As Prota, we have been developing leading structural BIM software for over 40 years. Our product strategy is focused on: Providing new practical modelling approaches Introducing innovative design technologies that will add value to your business and ...
Model Options
Options to be used in analysis can be specified in “Model Options” page of “Building Analysis” form. “Model Options” comprises of four tab pages namely, Model, Shear Wall Model, Slab Model, and Settings. Any modifications made in this page can be ...
Working with Flat Slabs
Flat Slab Guidelines The modelling, analysis and design of flat slab is described in detail here : For ProtaStructure 2022/ ProtaStructure 2024: Flat Slab Modelling, Analysis and Design For Flat Slab and Raft Design with Slab Patch Panel: Flat Slab ...
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 ...
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 ...