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Nonlinear Seismic Isolators
By leveraging our expertise in seismic isolation, we have completely re-developed the modeling and analysis of seismic isolators since ProtaStructure 2024 & later. We have developed new tools to ensure the final precise design of seismically isolated ...Reinforced Concrete Beam Long Term Deflection Check
ProtaStructure supports long-term detailed RC beam deflection checks according to the following design code : America Code : ACI318-2014, ACI318-2019 Columbia Code : NSR10-C Indian Standards : IS456-200 Indonesia Code : SNI2847 Peru Code : NTE060 ...Angle Cleat Connection Macro Example
An Angle Cleat Connection can be created between beam & beam or beam and column. Placing the mouse cursor over the Angle Cleat Connection Macro will reveal the tool tip describing the scope and the steps of the macro Angle Cleat (Beam - Column) Pick ...End Plate Connection Macro Example
An End Plate Connection can be created between a beam & a beam or a beam and a column. Placing the mouse cursor over the End Plate Connection Macro will reveal the tool tip describing the scope and the steps of the macro. End Plate (Beam - Column) ...Eurocode 8 (Seismic Ductile Design) - Shearwall Moment & Shear Design Envelope, Shearwall End Zone
An important improvement since ProtaStructure 2025 is the use of bending moment and shear force design envelopes in shearwalls. To ensure that the ductile shearwalls, with Hw/Lw ≥ 2, remain elastic above the base hinge considering the uncertainties ...
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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 ...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 ...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 ...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 ...Project & Model Management
A structure modeled in ProtaStructure is saved with its related settings and parameters as a “Project”. Once you have a project open, ProtaStructure’s automatic backup system can periodically make a copy of it to prevent accidental loss of data. Open ...