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Summary Lap length calculations are critical for ensuring the structural integrity and safety of reinforced concrete elements. ProtaDetails offers a comprehensive solution for calculating lap and anchorage lengths according to various global building codes. This feature helps engineers design robust and compliant structural connections with precision. It is especially valuable for complex projects that must […]
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Summary Shearwall FE Response Calculation in ProtaStructure: A Comprehensive Overview ProtaStructure leverages the Group-Sum methodology to calculate total responses at the top and bottom of shearwalls modeled using Finite Element (FE) shell elements. This advanced approach ensures accurate analysis of shearwalls under various loading types, making it a reliable tool for structural engineers working on […]
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Summary Design Guide for Base Isolators in Seismically Isolated Buildings This document provides detailed guidelines for modeling base isolators in seismically isolated buildings. Base isolators are essential components in modern seismic design, as they decouple the superstructure from ground motion, thereby reducing the impact of seismic forces on buildings. Scope of the Document The guide […]
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Summary Seismic Separation in ProtaStructure: Comprehensive Guidance ProtaStructure is equipped to determine seismic separation conditions in compliance with ASCE 7-16 Clause 12.12.3, ensuring precise designs that adhere to international seismic standards. This document provides a detailed explanation of seismic separation conditions, including the principles behind their calculation. Additionally, the Seismic Joint Design user interface is […]
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Summary Using ProtaStructure for Automated Load Combination Generation ProtaStructure Load Combination Generation offers advanced tools to automatically generate load combinations based on the requirements of various design codes. Load combinations are critical in structural engineering as they account for different scenarios of loads acting simultaneously, such as dead loads, live loads, wind loads, and seismic […]
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Summary Understanding Transfer Beam Analysis in ProtaStructure This document explains how ProtaStructure transfer beam analysis enables engineers to model and analyze transfer beams using advanced 3D analysis tools. Transfer beams play a crucial role in redistributing loads within a structure, especially in cases where columns or walls above do not align with those below. By […]
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Summary Analyzing Effective Slab Stiffness in ProtaStructure ProtaStructure allows engineers to adjust effective stiffness modifiers for slabs, making it easier to align with different analysis methods. This flexibility helps accurately represent slab behavior in structural models, significantly improving the reliability of analysis results. ProtaStructure supports two primary methods for slab analysis: Finite Elements Floor Analysis […]
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Summary Column Design in ProtaStructure Using Eurocode 2 ProtaStructure simplifies column design by following the provisions of BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 Part 1, which is the standard for Eurocode 2. The software designs columns bent about a single axis or both axes, ensuring compliance with the code clauses by default. Key Features of Column Design in […]
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Summary Column Design in ProtaStructure According to BS 8110-1:1997 Standards ProtaStructure simplifies the column design process by adhering to the British Standard BS 8110-1:1997: Part 1, Section 3.8. By default, the software accommodates columns bent about a single axis or both axes, ensuring full compliance with the code’s detailed design principles. This section of the […]
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Summary Formwork and Scaffold Calculations in ProtaStructure ProtaStructure now provides comprehensive calculations and reports for wooden and metal formwork as well as formwork scaffolds. These calculations are critical for ensuring safety, structural integrity, and cost-efficiency during the construction of slabs, beams, columns, and shear walls. By integrating formwork design capabilities, ProtaStructure extends its utility beyond […]
