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Nuclear Concrete Design Application User Guide
Contents Page
Concrete Design
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Start the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
The Nuclear Applications Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2
Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:3
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Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1
Create a Floor Slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1
Modify a Floor Slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3
Create a Floor Screed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3
Create a Floor Slab + Screed Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:6
Create a Floor Slab Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:11
Create a Floor Screed Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:14
Modify the Floor Slab + Screed Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:17
Modify a Floor Slab Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:20
Modify the Floor Screed Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:22
Create Floor Grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:24
Create a Floor Grating Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:26
Modify a Floor Grating Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:31
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Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1
Create a Wall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1
Modify a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3
Create a Straight Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3
Modify a Straight Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:11
Modify Wall Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:13
Splitting the Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:14
Connectivity Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:16
Create a Curved Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:16
Modify a Curved Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:23
Create a General Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:25
Modify a General Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:28
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Handrailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:1
Create Handrailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:1
Create a Straight Handrail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:3
Modify a Straight Handrail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:9
Create a General Handrail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:11
Modify a General Handrail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:16
Create a Gate in Handrailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:18
Create a Gate on a Grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:22
Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1
Create a Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1
Create a Base Screed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:3
Create a Base + Screed Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:5
Create a Base Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:8
Create a Base Screed Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:12
Modify Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:15
Sub-Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1
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1 Introduction
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1.3 Navigation
There are six ways to navigate to an element:
1. To navigate to the element using the list of the application's main form, select the
element in the Select structural element list.
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2. To navigate to an element visible in the graphical view, check that the graphical view is
in the Navigate mode and select the element in the view. To check the mode of the
graphical view, see the status line at the top of the graphical view:
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If it is not in Navigate mode, click in the Utilities toolbar before making a graphical pick.
3. To navigate to the previous element, click in the Nuclear Applications tool bar.
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If you navigate to a structural element compatible with the Nuclear Concrete Design
Application, the AVEVA PDMS application is changed in the following cases:
Element Application
Slab Walls & Floors
Floor Grating Panels & Plates
Wall Walls & Floors
Beam Beams & Columns
Column Beams & Columns
Stairs Beams & Columns
Ladder Beams & Columns
Handrail Beams & Columns
Base Walls & Floors
Note: If you navigate to an object that is not compatible with Nuclear Concrete Design or
Nuclear Room Manager, the selected element will default to the world in the Select
structural element list and the Nuclear Concrete Design application will remain
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inactive until you navigate to an object that is compatible with Nuclear Concrete
Design or Nuclear Room Manager.
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2.1 Hierarchy
2.2 Walls
In PDMS a concrete wall is a CWALL.
There are three types of components for a concrete wall:
A curved wall is a WALL in PDMS
A straight wall is an STWALL in PDMS
A general wall is a GWALL in PDMS.
A wall sub-component is an SBFI for a straight wall or a general wall and a FIXING for a
curved wall.
FIXING, FITT and COFI elements are used to connect walls to floors.
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2.3 Floors
A floor slab is a CFLOOR in PDMS.
A component of the floor slab is a FLOOR in PDMS
A floor screed is a CSCREED in PDMS.
A component of a floor screed is a SCREED in PDMS
A sub-component for a slab is an SBFI.
Nuclear Concrete Design manages the links between the slab and screed components (1)
using COFIs, between the sub-components in the floor slab and the COFI in the floor screed
(2) and between the sub-components in the floor screed and the COFI in the floor slab (3).
Connections to walls, beams and columns omitted for clarity.
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2.4 Bases
A base is a CFLOOR in PDMS.
A component of a base is a FLOOR in PDMS
A base screed is a CSCREED in PDMS.
A component of a base screed is a SCREED in PDMS
A sub-component for a base is an SBFI.
Nuclear Concrete Design manages the links between the base and the supporting floor
slab (1) using COFIs, between the base and the screed components (2) also using COFIs,
between the sub-components in the base and the COFI in the base screed (3) and between
the sub-components in the base screed and the COFI in the base (4).
2.5 Columns
A column is an SBFR in PDMS.
The component of a column is an SCTN in PDMS.
The sub-component of a column is an SBFI in PDMS.
A column may be connected to a floor slab using a FITT (1).
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2.6 Beams
A beam is an SBFR in PDMS.
The component of a beam is an SCTN in PDMS.
The sub-component of a beam is an SBFI in PDMS.
A beam may be connected to a floor slab using a FITT (1).
2.7 Stairs
A staircase is an SBFR in PDMS.
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2.8 Ladders
A ladder is an SBFR in PDMS.
The component of a ladder is a GENSEC in PDMS.
2.9 Handrails
A handrail is an SBFR in PDMS.
The component of a handrail is a GENSEC or SCTN in PDMS.
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2.10 Kickers
A kicker is a WALL in PDMS
This WALL is a sub-component of a floor screed or a floor slab if there is no screed.
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2. Select the position in the graphical view using . The mode of the graphical view is
changed and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
Select the desired options in the Pick Type and Pick Method drop-down menus
and select a position in the graphical view.
Note: The mode of the graphical view reverts to the navigate mode after the selection. To
avoid changing a desired value in a field, you can lock it, using .
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The mode of the graphic view
changes. Select an object in the graphical view. Press and hold the left hand mouse
button and slide the cursor to the desired face and release. The direction is
perpendicular to the face selected. Alternatively slide to the cursor to a desired
edge and release. The direction is aligned with the edge selected.
Note: The mode of the graphical view reverts to the navigate mode after the selection.
3. Change the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using . The mode of
the graphical view changes. Select two positions to change the rotation via the
angle between the two positions and the position of the building.
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The default value is in the up direction with respect to the world with a rotation of zero.
In the graphical view, an arrow indicates the proposed direction. A line describing the
angle in the trigonometric circle indicates the proposed rotation.
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The position and orientation can be modified the same way they are selected in the
Creation form.
To confirm the change, click Apply.
To create a new building with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Building
form is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS application to change the building, click Refresh to display the current
attributes.
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Click Apply to create the material. The Material Modification form replaces the
Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to
activate it.
To cancel material creation, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form
closes automatically.
Note: It is also possible to create a material with the PDMS using the Create > Zone menu.
Change the line control using the Modify > Draft Edge Drawing menu (available in
the Structures applications) to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete
Design application.
You can change drawing control in DRAFT the same way it was selected in the Creation
form. Modifying this attribute will change the types of element that can be created under the
material.
To confirm the change, click Apply.
To create a new material with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Material form
is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the material, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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2. Select the elevation using a position in the graphical view and the . The mode of
the graphical view changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
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Select the desired options in the Pick Type and Pick Method drop-down menus and
select a position in the graphical view.
Note: The mode of the graphical view reverts to the navigate mode after the selection.
3. Select the value from the list of previously used values from this building.
The default value is zero wrt World.
The level proposed is indicated by a cone in the graphical view.
3. Confirm level creation
Click Apply to create the level. The Level Modification form replaces the Creation
form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it.
To cancel the creation of a Level, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the
form closes automatically.
Note: It is also possible to create a Level with the PDMS using the Create > Stru menu
(available in the Structures applications). Select the LEVL option in the Purpose
drop-down list to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete Design application.
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You can change the elevation the same way it was selected in the Creation form.
To confirm the modification, click Apply.
To create a new level with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Level form is
then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the level, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
Note: There are two ways to change the elevation of a level with the PDMS:
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3. Select the elevation. There are two methods: enter a value in the Elevation field or
select a position in the graphical view.
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The material and the object can be modified the same way they are selected in the Creation
form.
To confirm the change, click Apply.
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To create a new group with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Group form is
then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the Group, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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4 Construction Aids
Create a grid using the Create > Grids > Linear menu.
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After the aids are created, they can be saved by using the Control > Save menu.
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This enables them to be retrieved later using the Control > Load menu.
These aids can be saved and reloaded. Otherwise, they disappear when the session is
closed.
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The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is
shown in a tooltip.
2. Select the assembly
Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with
an assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15.
3. Confirm slab creation
Click Apply to create the slab. The Floor Slab Modification form replaces the
Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to
activate it.
To cancel the creation of the slab, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another
element, the form closes automatically.
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Note: It is also possible to create a floor slab with the PDMS using the Create >
Compound > Floor menu (available in the Walls & Floors application). Select the
SLAB Floor Slab option of the Purpose drop-down list to ensure consistency with
the Nuclear Concrete Design application.
The material can be modified in the same way it was selected in the Creation form.
To confirm the modification, click Apply.
To create a new floor slab with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Floor Slab
form is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the slab, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is
shown in a tooltip.
3. Select the assembly
Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an
assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15.
4. Confirm slab creation
Click Apply to create the screed. The Floor Screed Modification form replaces the
Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to
activate it.
To cancel the creation of the slab, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element,
the form closes automatically.
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Note: It is also possible to create a floor screed with the PDMS using the Create >
Compound > Screed menu (available in the Walls & Floors application). Select the
SLAB Floor Screed option in the Purpose drop-down list to ensure consistency with
the Nuclear Concrete Design application.
The use of the Modification form is the same as for the floor slab.
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Select the desired material for the finish using the Screed material drop-down list. The
default material is the value None. If the thickness of the finish is greater than zero,
another value must be selected.
Select the desired material for the floor slab using the Slab material drop-down list.
The default material is the same as the slab element.
The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is
shown in a tooltip.
3. Enter the thickness
Ten methods are available to select the slab levels:
1. Enter the absolute finished level (wrt World) in the Screed Level field.
2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The graphical
view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
3. Enter the finished thickness in the Screed Thickness field. If the thickness is
locked, you can unlock it using .
4. Measure the finished thickness using and two graphical picks.
5. Enter the absolute slab level (with respect to the world) in the Slab Level field.
6. Select the slab level using a position in the graphical view and . The View's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
7. Enter the slab thickness in the Slab Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, you
can unlock it using .
8. Measure the slab thickness using and two graphical picks.
9. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field.
10. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and the . The
View's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, you can lock a thickness
with .
The default finished level is zero with respect to the level. The default screed thickness
is zero. The default slab thickness is 300.
4. Select the position
Two methods are available to select the slab position:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and up in the Position frame. You can
also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt
field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using .
2. Select the position in the graphical view using in the Position frame. To avoid
changing a desired value in a field, lock it using .
The default position is at the origin of the level. By default, the position is the origin of
the slab. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select
a reference point to position the slab using the Reference drop-down list.
5. Select the orientation
Three methods can be used to select the orientation of the slab:
1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always
shown with respect to the level.
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
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3. Modify the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using . Select two
positions to change the rotation via the angle between these two positions and the
position of the slab.
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero.
6. Select the shape
Select the shape using the Shape drop-down menu.
To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods
to define the length and width:
1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields.
2. Measure the length and width using and two graphical picks.
3. Pick two opposite corners using .
4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with .
To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to
define the diameter:
1. Enter the value in the Diameter field.
2. Measure the diameter using and two graphical picks.
3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with .
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To specify a complex shape, you must run the 2D editor using the Complex option.
The slab is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form.
7. Confirm slab creation
Click Apply to create the slab. The floor slab component is created under the floor slab
element. The floor screed component is created under the floor screed element. If the
floor screed element does not exist, the floor screed element is created automatically.
The Floor Slab + Screed Modification form replaces the Creation form.
To cancel the creation of the slab, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element,
the form closes automatically.
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2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view with . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
3. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, unlock it using
.
4. Measure the thickness using and two graphical picks.
5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom level field.
6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view with . The view's
mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, you can lock a thickness
with .
The default slab level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is 300.
4. Select the position
Two methods can be used to select the position of the slab:
1. Enter the values in the fields for East, North and Up in the Position frame. You can
also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt
field. If the field is greyed out you can unlock it using .
2. Select the position in the graphical view using in the Position frame. To avoid
changing a desired value in a field, lock it using .
The default position is at the origin of the level. By default, the position is the origin of
the slab. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select
a reference point to position the slab using the Reference drop-down list.
5. Select the orientation
Three methods are available to select the orientation of the slab:
1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always
shown with respect to the level.
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
3. Change the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using .
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero.
6. Select the shape
Select the shape using the Shape drop-down menu.
To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods
to define the length and width:
1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields.
2. Measure the length and width using and two graphical picks.
3. Pick two opposite corners using .
4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with .
To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to
define the diameter:
1. Enter the value in the Diameter field.
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1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field.
2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view with . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
3. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, unlock it using
.
4. Measure the thickness using and two graphical picks.
5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom level field.
6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view with . The view's
mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If a floor slab is
selected the background colour of the Bottom Level is changed to green and the
tooltip indicates the connected element.
Note: Always use for the bottom level to ensure that the screed is connected to the floor
component.
If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, you can lock a thickness
with .
The default top level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is
100 (mm).
If the screed is connected to a floor slab, the bottom level must be the same as the top
level of the floor slab.
4. Select the position
Two methods are available to select the position of the slab:
1. Enter the values in the fields for East, North and Up in the Position frame. You can
also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt
field. If the field is greyed out you can unlock it using .
2. Select the position in the graphical view using in the Position frame. To avoid
changing a desired value in a field, lock it using .
The default position is at the origin of the level. By default, the position is the origin of
the slab. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select
a reference point to position the slab using the Reference drop-down list.
5. Select the orientation
Three methods are available to select the orientation of the slab:
1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown
with respect to the level.
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
3. Change the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using .
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero.
6. Select the shape
Select the shape using the Shape drop-down menu.
To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods
to define the length and width:
1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields.
2. Measure the length and width using and two graphical picks.
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The materials, thickness, shape, position and orientation can be changed the same way
they are selected in the Creation form.
To modify the floor slab without modifying the Floor screed, select the Floor Slab in the
connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. The Floor Slab Modification
form is displayed.
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To modify the floor screed without modifying the floor slab, select the Floor Screed option in
the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. You are navigated to the
floor screed and the Floor Screed Modification form is displayed.
To confirm the change, click Apply. The elevation of connected components is adjusted
accordingly.
The contour of the screed is modified to be the same as the floor slab.
If you have modified the position of the floor slab, the following dialogue box is shown:
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If you want to move the origin of the floor slab without moving the floor slab, click Yes. If you
want to move the floor slab, click No. If you want to cancel the modification of the floor slab,
click Cancel.
If you have modified the position of the floor slab and there are sub-components, another
dialogue box is shown as follows:
If you want to move the floor slab without modifying the absolute position of the
sub-components, click Yes. If you want to move the sub-components with the floor slab,
click No. If you want to cancel the modification of the floor slab, click Cancel.
To create a new floor slab with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Floor Slab
and Screed form is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the slab, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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The material, thickness, shape, position and orientation can be change the same way they
are selected in the Creation form.
To change the floor slab and floor screed, select the Slab & Screed option in the
connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. The Floor Slab + Screed
Modification form is shown.
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To modify the floor screed without modifying the floor slab, select the floor screed option in
the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. You are navigated to the
floor screed and the Floor Screed Modification form is displayed.
To confirm the change, click Apply. The elevation of any connected components is adjusted
accordingly. The contour of connected screed components is not changed.
To create a new floor slab with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Floor Slab
form is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the slab, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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The material, thickness, shape, position and orientation can be modified the same way they
are selected in the Creation form.
To modify the floor slab and floor screed together, select the Slab & Screed option in the
connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. You are navigated to the floor
slab and the Floor Slab and Screed Modification form is displayed.
To change the floor slab without changing the floor screed, select the Floor Slab option in
the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. You are navigated to the
floor slab and the Floor Slab Modification form is displayed.
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The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is
shown in a tooltip.
3. Select the assembly
Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an
assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15.
4. Confirm grating creation
Click Apply to create the grating. The Grating Modification form replaces the
Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to
activate it.
To cancel the creation of the grating, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element,
the form closes automatically.
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Note: It is also possible to create grating with the PDMS using the Create > Sub-Frame
menu (available in the Panels & Plates application). Select the GRAT Grating option
of the Purpose drop-down list to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete
Design application.
The use of the Modification form is the same as for the floor slab.
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3. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view with . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
4. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, unlock it using
.
5. Measure the thickness using and two graphical picks.
6. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom level field.
7. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view with . The view's
mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, you can lock a thickness
with .
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The default top level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is 30.
5. Select the position
Two methods are available to select the position of the grating:
1. Enter the values in the fields for East, North and Up of the Position frame. You can
also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt
field. If the field is greyed out you can unlock it using .
2. Select the position in the graphical view using in the Position frame. To avoid
changing a desired value in a field, lock it using .
The default position is at the origin of the level. By default, the position is the origin of
the grating. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can
select a reference point to position the grating using the Reference drop-down list.
6. Select the orientation
Three methods are available to select the orientation of the grating:
1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always
shown with respect to the level.
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
3. Change the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using .
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero.
7. Select the shape
Select the shape using the Shape drop-down menu.
To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods
to define the length and width:
1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields.
2. Measure the length and width using and two graphical picks.
3. Pick two opposite corners using .
4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with .
To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to
define the diameter:
1. Enter the value in the Diameter field.
2. Measure the diameter using and two graphical picks.
3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with .
To specify a complex shape, you must launch the 2D editor using the Complex option.
The creation of the slab is confirmed and the Modification form replaces the Creation
form.
8. Confirm grating creation
Click Apply to create the grating. The Grating Modification form replaces the
Creation form.
To cancel the creation of the grating, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element,
the form closes automatically.
Note: It is also possible to create grating with the PDMS using the Create > Panel menu (in
the Panels & Plates application). You can select the thickness from a specification
using the button on the bar like this:
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The material, thickness, shape, position and orientation can be modified the same way they
were selected in the Creation form.
To confirm the change, click Apply.
To create a new grating with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Grating form
is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
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If you use the PDMS to change the grating, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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The 2D Spine Editor works in a single plane and is used to build a succession of points and
curves forming a spine type object (PDMS types GENSEC and WALL).
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In simple mode, the vertex fields are loaded with the values of the current point.
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You can also use the options of the Insert After or Insert Before pop-up menus. The
Insert After adds the curve after the current point; the Insert Before adds the curve
before the current point. The curve you have just created becomes the current point.
2. Display the Define Curve by Radius form using the Insert Curve pop-up menu.
2. Choose the sense of the curve. The curve proposed is displayed in the graphical view
by the Curve text. To change click .
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You can undo the modification of the curve using . You can also redo the modification
after having undone it using .
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With the Radius option, the values indicate the dimension of the curve.
With the Fillet option, the values indicate the intersection point of the curve.
You can also use the options of the Insert After or Insert Before pop-up menus. The
Insert After menu adds the curve after the current point; the Insert Before menu adds
the curve before the current point. The curve you have just created becomes the
current point.
2. Display the Define curve by radius view using the Insert Curve pop-up menu.
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4. Select a radius of a slab or an existing general wall by clicking the vertex of the
curve in the graphical view.
The radius is displayed in the graphical view in the form of a cylinder. The
default value is the minimum, which is half the distance between the preceding
point and the following point that yields a half-circle curve.
4. Click Confirm to create the curve and close the form. The curve is added before
the current point. Click Cancel to close the form without creating the curve. The
current point does not change.
You can undo the creation of the curve using . You can also redo the creation after
having undone it using .
Note: When creating a curve in a spine, you must follow the rule below:
You can undo the modification of the curve using . You can also redo the modification
after having undone it using .
Note: If the curve gives an invalid spine, reduce the radius with the Fillet and Centre
definition options and increase the radius with the Radius option.
You can undo the deletion of the curve using . You can also redo the deletion after having
undone it using .
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The following problems do not result in invalid geometry but should be avoided to avoid
confusion:
1. Intersecting contour: Example as below:
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The material can be modified the same way it was selected in the Creation form.
To confirm the change, click Apply.
To create a new wall with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Wall form is then
displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the wall, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is
shown in a tooltip.
3. Enter the height of the wall
Six methods can be used to select the top and bottom levels of the wall:
1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. If the height is locked
or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not
locked, the height adapts.
2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the height is locked
or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not
locked, the height adapts. If a suitable element is selected the background colour of
Top Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element.
3. Enter the height in the Height field. If the height is locked, you can unlock it with .
The top level adapts.
4. Measure the height using and two graphical picks. The bottom level adapts.
5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. If the height
is locked or if the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the
height is not locked, the height adapts.
6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's
mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the height is
locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is
not locked, the height adapts. If a suitable element is selected the background
colour of Bottom Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected
element.
Note: Use for the top and bottom levels to establish a connection with the floors above
and below the straight wall.
If you do not want the height to adapt to level modifications, the height can be locked
using .
The default bottom level is zero with respect to the level. A cone shows the top level of
the wall in the graphical view.
4. Defining the section
To copy the section of another wall, click and select the other wall. To define the
section, click Catalogue.
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For the justification of the section around the path of the wall (Justification), use one
of three p-lines at bottom (BOW, CBOW or OBOW).
For the line drawn in the DRAFT module (Member Line), use NA.
For the connection line (Joint Line), use NA.
5. Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties form that is
displayed when you click Properties. Ignore the Height property because you have
already entered the value in the main form.
6. Click Apply to confirm the section, then Dismiss to close the form.
Note: You have modified the section by default. If the section is the same, it is unnecessary
to display this form when creating a second component of the wall.
You can also modify the properties of the wall using Properties.
You can also change the justification of the wall using Mirror Profile.
5. Select the start and end position of the wall
There are twelve methods available to select the start and end positions of the wall:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and the top in the Start Position frame.
You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in
the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock using . If the direction is
locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
2. Select the start position in the graphical view using in the Start Position frame.
To avoid modifying a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is
locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. Its length is always calculated between both
positions.
3. Enter the values in the field for east, north and the top in the End Position frame.
You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in
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the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is
locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
4. Select the end position in the graphical view using in the End Position frame.
To avoid modifying a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is
locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
5. Enter the value of the length in the Length field. The end position is adjusted to suit
the new length.
6. Measure the length using . The end position is adjusted to suit the new length.
7. Enter the values in the Direction fields. The direction is in the following form:
<Cardinal point> [<Angle> <Cardinal point>[[<Angle> <Cardinal point>]] wrt
<Name>
Where:
<Cardinal point> est E (east), W(west), N(north), S(south), U(up) or D(down)
<Angle> is a real value between 0 and 90.
<Name> is the name of an existing element ( /* or /-HR for example)
[ ] indicates an optional part. The same axis may not be used several times.
The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it
can be unlocked using . The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction
and the existing length. To avoid changing the desired direction, lock it using .
8. Select the direction in the graphical view using . Select an object in the graphical
view and slide the cursor to the desired face. The direction is perpendicular to the
selected face. The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing
length. To reverse the direction, click . To avoid changing the desired direction,
lock it using .
9. Select the start position, then the end position using the Start/End Graphical Pick
option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select two positions in the
graphical view. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the
direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length
is always calculated between both positions.
10. Select the start position using the Move Graphically drop-down list above the
position frames. Select a position in the graphical view. The end position is adjusted
to suit the direction and current length.
11. Click . This flips the start and end position. The start position takes the end
position values. The end position takes the start position values. The length keeps
the same value but the direction is reversed.
12. Click . This continues the wall from the previous values. The start position takes
the end position values. The distance and direction keep the same values. The end
position is calculated from the start position, length and direction values.
The default position is at the origin of the level with an eastward direction with respect
to the level and a length of 5000mm. The up (U) positions are locked by default.
In the graphical view, the positions proposed are shown by an arrow between the start
and end.
Note: The positions can be modified if the connectivity is activated.
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If you have not selected a straight wall, nor a column or straight beam, but the end is in
the same position as the end of a wall, column or beam, a second form of connectivity
can be used. If the connectivity is activated, the mitre of both ends is adjusted.
Note: To use the second type of connectivity, select a p-point on the slab instead of the end
of the other wall/beam/column.
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Note: It is also possible to create a straight wall with the PDMS using the Create > Wall >
Straight menu (available in the Walls & Floors application).
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The material, levels, positions and mitres can be modified the same way they were selected
in the Creation form.
To copy the section of another wall, click and select the other wall. To modify the section,
click Catalogue.
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5. Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties form displayed when
you click Properties.
6. If you want to adjust the ends of the straight walls and beams and the columns
connected to the wall, select the Re-trim all attached sections option.
7. If you want to use this section to create other walls, select Use as default section
option.
8. Click Apply to change the wall section, then on Dismiss to close the form.
Note: The modification is made immediately; before the Straight Wall Modification form is
confirmed.
Note: If the connectivity hinders you in making the desired change, you can disconnect the
end using the Connect > Disconnect menu of the Walls & Floors application.
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Six methods can be used to select the top and bottom levels of the wall:
1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt world) in the Top Level field. If the height is locked
or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not
locked, the height adapts.
2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . If the height is
locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the
height is not locked, the height adapts. If a suitable element is selected the
background colour of Top Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the
connected element.
3. Enter the height in the Height field. If the height is locked, it can be unlocked using
. The top level adapts.
4. Measure the height using and two graphical picks. The top level adapts.
5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt world) in the Bottom Level field. If the height is
locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is
not locked, the height adapts.
6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . If the height is
locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is
not locked, the height adapts. If a suitable element is selected the background
colour of Bottom Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected
element.
Note: Use for the top and bottom levels to establish a connection with the floors above
and below the curved wall.
If you do not want the height to adapt to the level changes, lock the height using .
The default bottom level is zero with respect to the level. The default height is
3000 (mm).
A cone in the graphical view shows the top level of the wall.
4. Defining the Section
To copy the section of another wall, click and select the other wall.
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To reverse the direction of the section, select the Mirror Section option. To define the
section, click Catalogue.
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You can also use Properties to modify the properties of the wall.
5. Select the wall position
Two methods are available to select the original position of the wall:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and the top in the Position frame. You
can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the
Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using .
2. Select the start position in the graphical view using in the Position frame. To
avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using .
The default position is the origin of the level. This position is shown in the graphical
view by a sphere.
6. Select the orientation of the wall
Two methods are available to select the orientation of the wall:
1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always
shown with respect to the level.
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. In the
graphical view, the orientation proposed is shown by an arrow positioned at the origin
and in the direction of the value of the rotation.
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Simple Curve
There are eight methods available to define the shape of a simple curved wall:
1. Enter the value in the Radius field. If the field is locked, it can be unlocked using
.
2. Measure the radius using and two graphical picks.
3. Enter the value in the Arc Angle field.
4. Enter the Arc Angle using and a graphical pick.
5. Select the position of the centre using the Graphical Pick Centre option in the
drop-down list below the Shape drop-down list. If the radius is not locked, the start
position of the curve does not change but the radius is calculated from the new
centre. The end position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius. If the radius
is locked, the start and end positions are adjusted to use the current value of the
radius. The rotation and aperture of the angle are also adjusted.
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6. Select the start position using the Graphical Pick Start option in the drop-down list
below the Shape drop-down list. The rotation and Angle of the arc are adjusted for
the new start of the curve. If the radius is locked, the start position is adjusted to use
the current value of the radius. Otherwise, the end position is adjusted to use the
new value of the radius.
7. Select the end position using the Graphical Pick End option in the drop-down list
below the Shape drop-down list. The Angle of the arc is adjusted for the new end of
the curve. If the radius is locked, the end position is adjusted to use the current
value of the radius. Otherwise the start position is adjusted to use the new value of
the radius.
8. Copy an existing curve using the Graphical Pick Curve option of the drop-down list
below the Shape drop-down list. The vertex of a slab or grating must be selected
with a radius. If the radius is locked, the start and end positions are adjusted to use
the current value of the radius.
Complex Curve
To define a complex curve, run the 2D Editor using the Shape drop-down list. The
curved wall is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form.
10. Confirm curved wall creation
Click Apply to create the curved wall. The Curved Wall Modification form replaces
the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to
activate it.
To cancel the creation of the curved wall, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another
element, the form closes automatically.
Note: It is also possible to create a curved wall using the PDMS with the Create > Wall >
Ring menu (available in the Walls & Floors application).
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The material, levels, type, position, orientation and mitres can be modified the same way
they were selected in the Creation form.
The section can be modified in the same way as a straight wall.
If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitres of the ends are adjusted.
To confirm the modification, click Apply.
To create a new wall component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create
Curved Wall form is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the wall, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If a suitable element is
selected the background colour of Top Level is changed to green and the tooltip
indicates the connected element.
3. Enter the height in the Height field. If the height is locked, it can be unlocked using
.
6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's
mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If a suitable
element is selected the background colour of Bottom Level is changed to green
and the tooltip indicates the connected element.
Note: Use for the top and bottom levels to establish a connection with the floors above
and below the general wall.
If you do not want the height to adapt to level changes, the height can be locked using
.
The default bottom level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is 3000.
4. Select the position
Two methods are available to select the wall's position:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can
also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the wrt
field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using .
2. Select the position in the graphical view using in the Position frame. To avoid
changing a desired value in a field, lock it using .
The default position is the origin of the level. By default, the position is the origin of
the wall. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can
select a reference point to position the wall using the Reference drop-down list.
5. Select the orientation
Two methods are available to select the orientation of the wall:
1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always
shown with respect to the level.
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
3. Modify the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using .
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero.
6. Select the shape
Select the shape using the Shape drop-down list.
To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods
to define the length and width:
1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields.
2. Measure the length and width using and two graphical picks.
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The material, height, shape, position and orientation can be modified the same way they are
selected in the Creation form.
To confirm the modification, click Apply.
To create a new wall component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create
General Wall form is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
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If you use the PDMS to change the wall, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
To modify a connected element, select it in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of
the main form. You are navigated to the element and a Modification form is displayed.
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8 Graphical Picks
Working Plane maps the selected position on to the working plane. In Nuclear Concrete
Design the working plane is automatically set to the current level.
The Nuclear Concrete Design as the Creation or Modification form normally has this
facility.
The Pick Type drop-down list can be used to restrict the selection.
The Pick Option drop-down list is used to determine the manner in which the pick is used to
calculate a position.
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The method used to calculate the derived position is controlled using the Settings >
Picking Control menu.
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The material can be modified the same way it is selected in the Creation form.
To confirm the modification, click Apply.
To create a new beam element with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Beam
form is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the beam, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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TOS is often useful for the justification of the section around the beam axis
(Justification).
For the line drawn in the DRAFT module (Member Line), use NA.
For the connection line (Joint Line), use NA.
5. Enter the properties of the section, use the Modify Properties form displayed when
you click Properties.
6. Click Apply to confirm the section, then Dismiss to close the form.
Note: You have modified the section by default. If the section is the same, it is unnecessary
to display this form when creating a second beam component.
You can also modify the properties of the beam using Properties.
4. Select the start and end position of the beam
Fourteen methods are available to select the beam's start and end positions:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north, and top in the Start Position frame.
You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in
the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is
locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
2. Select the start position in the graphical view using in the Start Position frame.
To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is
locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
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calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
3. Select the start elevation in the graphical view using in the Start Position frame.
If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise
the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated
between both positions.
4. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the End Position frame. You
can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the
Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is
locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
5. Select the end position in the graphical view using in the End Position frame.
To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is
locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
6. Select the end elevation in the graphical view using in the End Position frame.
If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise
the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated
between both positions.
7. Enter the value of the length in the Length field. The end position is adjusted to suit
the new length.
8. Measure the length using . The end position is adjusted to suit the new length.
9. Enter the values in the Direction fields. The direction is always shown with respect
to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using . The end position
is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing length. To avoid modifying the
desired direction, lock it using .
10. Select the direction in the graphical view and . The end position is adjusted to
suit the new direction and the existing length. To reverse direction, click . To
avoid changing the desired direction, lock it using .
11. Select the start position and then the end position using the Start/End Graphical
pick option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select two positions in
the graphical view. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted for the
direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length
is always calculated between both positions.
12. Select the start position using the Move graphically option in the drop-down list
above the position frames. Select a position in the graphical view. The end position
is adjusted for the direction and the current length.
13. Click . This flips the start and end position. The start position takes the end
position values. The end position takes the start position values. The length keeps
the same value but the direction is reversed.
14. Click . This continues the beam from the previous values. The start position
takes the end position values. The distance and direction keep the same values.
The end position is calculated from the start position, length and direction values.
The default position is the origin of the level with an eastward direction with respect to
the level and a length of 5000 mm.
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The positions proposed are shown in the graphical view by an arrow between the start
and end.
Note: The positions can be modified if the connectivity is activated.
Note: To connect a beam at the top of a wall, increase the offset allowed using the
Settings > Tolerances menu. Modify the value of the Offset field to 10,000 in the
Section Tolerances form and the Position Tolerances frame.
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The material, positions and mitres can be modified the same way they were selected in the
Creation form.
To copy the section of another beam, click and select the other beam.
To modify the section, click Catalogue.
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7. If you want to use this section to create other beams, select the Use as default
section option.
8. Click Apply to modify the beam section, then Dismiss to close the form.
Note: The section is modified before the confirmation of the Straight Beam Modification
form.
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Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is
compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not
properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you
can change the name or use the one proposed.
2. Select the material
Select the material desired in the Material drop-down list.
3. Define the section
To copy the section of another beam, click and select the other beam.
To reverse the direction of the section, select the Mirror Profile checkbox.
To define the section, click Catalogue.
You can also click Properties to modify the properties of the section.
The use is the same as for a straight beam.
4. Select the position of the beam
Two methods are available to select the original position of the beam:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frames. You can
also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt
field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using .
2. Select the position in the graphical view using in the Start Position frame. To
avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using .
The default position is the origin of the level. This position is shown in the graphical
view by a sphere.
5. the orientation of the beam
Two methods are available to select the orientation of the beam:
1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always
shown with respect to the level.
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. The
orientation proposed is shown in the graphical view by an arrow positioned at the origin
and in the direction of the value of the rotation.
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3. Choose the perpendicular to the direction of the beam using . The mitre is
calculated automatically when the direction of the beam is modified.
By default, the mitres are perpendicular to the direction of the beam.
8. Activate the connectivity
If the end of the beam proposed is in the same position as another end and the
connectivity is activated, the mitre of both ends is adjusted.
Simple Curve
Eight methods are available to define the shape of a simple curved beam:
1. Enter the value in the Radius field. If the field is locked, it can be unlocked using
.
2. Measure the radius using and two graphical picks.
3. Enter the value in the Arc Angle field.
4. Enter the Angle of the arc using and a graphical pick.
5. Select the position of the centre using the Centre graphical pick option in the
drop-down list over the Shape drop-down list. If the radius is not locked, the start
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position of the curve does not change and the radius is calculated from the new
centre. The end position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius. If the radius
is locked, the start and end positions are adjusted to use the current value of the
radius. The rotation and angle of the arc are also adjusted.
6. Select the start position using the Start graphical pick option in the drop-down list
over the Shape list. The rotation and angle of the arc are adjusted for the new start
of the curve. If the radius is locked, the start position is adjusted to use the current
value of the radius. Otherwise, the end position is adjusted to use the new value of
the radius.
7. Select the end position using End graphical pick option in the drop-down list over
the Shape list. The angle of the arc is adjusted for the new end of the curve. If the
radius is locked, the end position is adjusted to use the current value of the radius.
Otherwise the start position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius.
8. Copy an existing curve using the Curve graphical pick option in the drop-down list
over the Shape list. You must select a vertex of a slab or a grating with a radius. If
the radius is locked, the start and end positions are adjusted to use the current
value of the radius.
Complex Curve
To define a complex curve, the 2D Editor must be run using the Shape drop-down list.
The curved beam is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form.
10. Confirm the creation of the curved beam
Click Apply to create the curved beam. The curved beam Modification form replaces
the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to
activate it.
To cancel the creation of the curved beam, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another
element, the form closes automatically.
Note: It is also possible to create a curved beam with the PDMS using the Create >
Sections > Ring menu (available in the Beams & Columns application).
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The material, section, position, orientation and mitres can be modified the same way they
were selected in the Creation form.
The section can be modified the same way as for a straight beam.
If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitres of the ends are adjusted.
To confirm the modification, click Apply.
To create a new beam component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create
Curved Beam form is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the beam, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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The material is modified the same way it is selected in the Creation form.
To confirm a modification, click Apply.
To create a new column element with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create
Column form is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the column, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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You can also modify the properties of the beam using Properties.
4. Select the start and end positions of the Column
Fourteen methods are available to select the start and end positions of the column:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Start Position frame. You
can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the
Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is
locked, the end position is adjusted for the direction; otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both
positions.
2. Select the start position in the graphical view using in the Start Position frame.
To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is
locked, the end position is adjusted for the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both
positions.
3. Select the start elevation in the graphical view using in the Start Position frame.
If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise
the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated
between both positions.
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4. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the End Position frame. You
can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the
Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is
locked, the start position is adjusted for the direction; otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both
positions.
5. Select the end position in the graphical view using in the End Position frame.
To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is
locked, the start position is adjusted for the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both
positions.
6. Select the end elevation in the graphical view using in the End Position frame.
If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise
the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated
between both positions.
7. Enter the value of the length in the Height field. The end position is adjusted to suit
the new height.
8. Measure the height using . The end position is adjusted to suit the new length.
9. Enter the values in the Direction field. The direction is always shown with respect
to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using . The end position
is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing height. To avoid changing the
desired direction, lock it using .
10. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The end position is adjusted to
suit the new direction and the existing height. To reverse the direction, click . To
avoid changing the desired direction, lock it using .
11. Select the start position, then the end position using the Start/end graphical pick
option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select two positions in the
graphical view. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted for the
direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The height
is always calculated between both positions.
12. Select the start position using the Move graphically option in the drop-down menu
above the position frames. Select a position in the graphical view. The end position
is adjusted for the direction and current height.
13. Click . This flips the start and end position. The start position takes the end
position values. The end position takes the start position values. The height keeps
the same value but the direction is reversed.
14. Click . This continues the column from the previous values. The start position
takes the end position values. The height and direction keep the same values. The
end position is calculated from the start position, length and direction values.
The default position is at the origin of the level with an upward (U) direction with respect
to the level and a height of 5000. The direction is locked by default.
In the graphical view, the positions proposed are shown by an arrow between the start
and end.
Note: The positions can be modified if the connectivity is activated.
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Note: It is also possible to create a column with the PDMS using the Create > Section >
Straight menu (available in the Beams & Columns application).
This form is used the same way as for the modification of a straight beam.
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Click Section of the Column Data frame to display the Section Specification form.
3. Select the beam to store the beam components
Enter the name of the beam in the Storage area field of the Beam Data frame. This
name must already exist.
Note: Navigate to the beam and enter CE in the field.
Choose the elevation of the base of the columns and enter this value in the Underside
of Base-Plate field.
Note: To begin the columns at the elevation of the level, enter zero in the field.
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The material can be modified the same way it is selected in the Creation form.
To confirm the modification, click Apply.
To create a new ladder with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Ladder form is
then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the ladder, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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If you want a cage, select the With option in the Cage drop-down list. Otherwise, select
the Without option.
If you want an exit cage, select the With option in the Exit Cage drop-down list.
Otherwise select the Without option.
If you want a gate, select the With option in the Gate drop-down list. Otherwise, select
the Without option. Enter the distance between the axis of the ladder and the gate in
the Gate distance field. You can also measure the distance using and two graphical
picks.
Select the exit using the Exit drop-down list.
Enter the distance between the axis of the ladder and the rungs in the Offset field. You
can also measure the distance using and two graphical picks.
4. Select the start position and height of the ladder
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Ten methods are available to select the position and height of the ladder:
1. Enter the values in the east, north and height fields of the Position frame. You can
also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt
field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is locked,
the bottom position is adjusted for the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both
positions.
2. Select the top position in the graphical view using in the Position frame. To
avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is locked,
the bottom position is adjusted for the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both
positions.
3. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. If the height is
locked, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts.
4. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . If the height is
locked, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts.
5. Enter the value of the height in the Height field. The top position is adjusted to suit
the new height.
6. Measure the height using . The top position is adjusted to suit the new height.
7. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. If the height
is locked, the level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts.
8. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . If the height is
locked, the level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts.
9. Enter the values in the Direction field. The direction is always shown with respect
to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using . The end position
is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing height.
10. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The end position is adjusted to
suit the new direction and the existing height. To reverse the direction, click .
The default position is the origin of the level with an upward (U) direction with respect to
the level and a height of 4500.
In the graphical view, the positions proposed are shown by an arrow between the start
and end.
5. Select the rotation of the ladder
Enter an angle in the Rotation field.
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The material, options, positions and orientation can be modified the same way they are
selected in the Creation form.
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Six methods can be used to select the top and bottom levels of the flight:
1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. If the height is locked
or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not
locked, the height adapts.
2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the height is locked
or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not
locked, the height adapts.
3. Enter the height in the Height field. If the height is locked, it can be unlocked using
. The top level adapts.
4. Measure the height using and two graphical picks. The bottom level adapts.
5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. If the height
is locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height
is not locked, the height adapts.
6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's
mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the height is
locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is
not locked, the height adapts.
If you do not want the height to adapt to level changes, it can be locked using .
The height of the flight is used to calculate the number of steps, the riser and the going
in the following way:
Number of steps = INT (Height / Optimum riser)
Riser = Height / Number of steps
Going = Average stride - 2 * Riser
The optimum riser is defined by the application assistant in a configuration file (e.g. 180
according to CRT).
The average stride is also defined in the configuration file (e.g. 630 according to CRT).
If the maximum number of steps (also defined in the configuration file) is exceeded a
warning message is shown.
4. Select the properties
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• Enter the width of the step in the Step Width field. You can also measure the value
using . For a flight that is not the first, the field is locked. It can be unlocked using .
• Enter the value of the Going in the Going field. You can also measure the value using
. For a flight that is not the first, the field is locked. It can be unlocked using .
• Enter the number of steps in the Step Number field. If the maximum number is
exceeded, a warning message is shown.
• Enter the height of the step in the Riser field. You can also measure the value using
. For a flight that is not the first, the field is locked. It can be unlocked using .
• Enter the value of the waist in the Waist field. You can also measure the value using
. If the waist value is too small a warning message shown and the value adjusted
accordingly.
5. Select the top configuration
There are seven methods to select the top configuration
1. Close the fold-up gadget. The standard top configuration is used.
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The material, properties, position and direction can be modified in the same way they were
selected in the Creation form.
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To move the flights and landings above the current flight, select the Up direction.
To move the flights and landings below the current flight, select the Down direction
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Six methods are available to select the top and bottom levels of the flight:
1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level flight. If the height is
locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the
height is not locked, the height adapts.
2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the height is locked
or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not
locked, the height adapts.
3. Enter the height in the Height field. If the height is locked, it can be unlocked using
. The top level adapts.
4. Measure the height using and two graphical picks. The top level adapts.
5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. If the height
is locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height
is not locked, the height adapts.
6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's
mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the height is
locked or the value is greater than the top level, the bottom level adapts. If the
height is not locked, the height adapts.
If you do not want the height to adapt to the level changes, lock the height using .
The height of the flight is used to calculate the number of steps, the riser and the going
in the following way:
Number of steps = INT (Height / Optimum riser)
Riser = Height / Number of steps
Going = Average stride - 2 * Riser
The optimum riser is defined by the application assistant in a configuration file (ex. 180
according to CRT).
The average stride is also defined in the configuration file (ex. 630 according to CRT).
If the maximum number of steps (also defined in the configuration file) is exceeded, a
warning message is shown.
4. Select the properties
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• Enter the width of the step in the Step Width field. You can also measure the value
using . For a flight that is not the first, the field is locked. It can be unlocked using .
• Enter the value of the Going in the Going field. You can also measure the value using
. For a flight that is not the first, the field is locked. It can be unlocked using .
• Select the profile for the steps from the catalogue using the Step list.
• Enter the height of the step in the Riser field. You can also measure the value using
. For a flight that is not the first, the field is locked. It can be unlocked using .
• Enter the number of steps in the Number of Steps field. If the maximum value is
exceeded, a message warning message is shown.
• Select the profile for the trimmers from the catalogue using the Trimmer list.
Select the offset
For a flight after a landing, select the offset:
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The material, properties, position and direction can be modified the same way they are
selected for creation. The direction is used in the same way as for the modification of a
concrete flight.
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Six methods are available to select the top and bottom levels of the landing:
1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field.
2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
3. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, it can be
unlocked using .
4. Measure the thickness using and two graphical picks.
5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field.
6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's
mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, lock the thickness using .
The default top level is the level of the last step of the preceding flight. The default
thickness is 300 mm.
4. Enter the offset
For a landing after a flight, select the offset.
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3. Modify the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using .
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero.
8. Select the shape
Select the shape using the Shape drop-down list.
To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods
to define the length and width:
1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields.
2. Measure the length and width using and two graphical picks.
3. Pick two opposite corners using .
4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with .
To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to
define the diameter:
1. Enter the value in the Diameter field.
2. Measure the diameter using and two graphical picks.
3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with .
To define a complex shape, initiate the 2D editor using the Complex option. The
creation of the landing is confirmed and the Modification form replaces the creation
form.
9. Confirming landing creation
Click Apply to create the landing. The Landing Modification form replaces the
Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to
activate it.
To cancel the creation of the landing, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element,
the form closes automatically.
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The material, thickness, position, direction and shape can be modified the same way they
are selected for creation.
To move the flights and landings above the current landing, select the Up direction.
To move the flights and landings below the current landing, select the Down direction.
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Enter the height of a step in the Riser field. You can also measure the value using .
Enter the number of steps in the Step number field.
Enter the width of a step in the Step width field. You can also measure the value using
.
Enter the value of the inside radius of the newel in the Inside radius field. You can also
measure the value using .
Enter the value of the angle of a step in the Step angle field.
Enter the value of the height of the central core in the Core height field. You can also
measure the value using .
4. Select the position of the stairs
There are two ways to select the central position of a spiral stair:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Centre Position frame.
You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in
the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using .
2. Select the position in the graphical view using in the Centre Position frame. To
avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using .
The default position is at the origin of the level.
5. Select the orientation of the stairs
There are two ways to select the orientation of the stairs:
1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation field. The direction is always shown
with respect to the level.
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
3. Modify the rotation using two selections in the graphical view and .
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero.
6. Confirm the creation of the stair
Click Apply to create the spiral stair. The Spiral Stair Modification form replaces the
Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to
activate it.
To cancel the creation of the stair, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element,
the form closes automatically.
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The material, properties, position and orientation can be modified the same way they are
selected for creation.
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A handrail element can be modified the same way a ladder element is modified.
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Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is
compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not
properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you
can change the name or use the one proposed.
2. Select the material
Select the desired material using the Material drop-down list.
The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is
shown in a tooltip.
3. Define the section
To copy the section of another handrail, click and select the other handrail.
To define the section, click Catalogue.
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NA is often useful to justify the section around the trajectory of the handrail
Justification).
For the line drawn in the DRAFT module (Member Line), use POST or HAUT.
For the connection lines (Joint Line), use NA.
5. Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties form when you
click Properties.
6. Click Apply to confirm the section, then Dismiss to close the form.
Note: You have modified the section by default. If the section is the same, it is unnecessary
to display this form when creating a second component of the handrail. On the other
hand, if you want to create a beam, the default section must be modified.
Fourteen methods are available to select the start and end positions of the handrail:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Start position frame. You
can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the
Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is
locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
2. Select the start position in the graphical view using in the Start position frame.
To avoid changing a desired position in a field, lock it using . If the direction is
locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
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calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
3. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the End position frame. You
can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the
Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is
locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
4. Select the start position in the graphical view using in the End position frame.
To avoid changing a desired position in a field, lock it using . If the direction is
locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
5. Enter the value of the length in the Length field. The end position is adjusted to
following the new length.
6. Measure the length using . The end position is adjusted to suit the new length.
7. Enter the values in the Direction field. The direction is always shown with respect
to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using . The end position
is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing length. To avoid changing a
desired direction, lock it using .
8. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The end position is adjusted to
suit the new direction and the existing length. To reverse the direction, click on .
To avoid changing a desired direction, lock it using .
9. Select the start position and then the end position using the Graphical Pick Start/
End option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select two positions in
the graphical view. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted for the
direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length
is always calculated between both positions.
10. Select the start position using the Move graphically option in the drop-down list
above the position frames. Select a position in the graphical view. The end position
is adjusted for the direction and current length.
11. Select a beam or a stair trimmer using the Pick trimmer or beam option in the
drop-down list above the position frames. Select a beam or trimmer component in
the graphical view. The start position is made the start position of the component.
The end position is made the end position of the component. This option is useful
for creating hand railing for steel staircases.
12. Select a stair flight using the Pick staircase left or Pick staircase right option in
the drop-down list above the position frames. Select a staircase in the graphical
view. For the left option the start position is at the bottom of the staircase. The end
position is the nose of the top step. For the right option the start and end position
are reversed.
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13. Click . This flips the start and end position. The start position takes the end
position values. The end position takes the start position values. The length keeps
the same value but the direction is reversed.
14. Click . This continues the hand railing from the previous values. The start
position takes the end position values. The distance and direction keep the same
values. The end position is calculated from the start position, length and direction
values.
The default position is at the origin of the level with an eastward direction with respect
to the level and a length of 5000 mm.
In the graphical view, the proposed positions are shown with an arrow between the
start and end.
5. Select the mitres
There are three ways to select each mitre:
1. Enter a direction in the field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level.
If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using .
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
3. Choose the perpendicular to the direction of the handrail using . The mitre is
calculated automatically when the direction of the handrail is modified.
By default, the mitres are perpendicular to the direction of the handrail.
6. Activate the connectivity
If you have selected a position on a straight wall, a column or a straight beam with a
graphical pick, the handrail is automatically connected to the element selected. The
name of the connected element is shown with a yellow background. If the connectivity
is activated, the position and the mitre of this end are adjusted.
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To cancel the creation of the straight handrail, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another
element, the form closes automatically.
Note: To create a horizontal handrail around a slab or grating, the general handrail must be
used. On the other hand, for a sloping handrail, for example either side of a stair
flight, a straight handrail must be used.
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The material, positions and mitres can be modified the same way they are selected for
creation.
To copy the section of another handrail, click and select the other handrail.
To modify the section, click Catalogue.
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5. Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties form displayed when
you click Properties.
6. If you want to adjust the ends of the straight walls, straight beams and columns
connected to the handrail, select the Re-trim all attached sections option.
7. If you want to use this section to create other handrails, select the Use as default
section option.
8. Click Apply to modify the section of the handrail, then Dismiss to close the form.
Note: The modification is executed immediately, before the Handrail Modification form is
confirmed.
If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitres of the ends are adjusted. To add a
connection to another element, use the PDMS.
To modify the properties of the handrailing, click Properties.
Note: If the connectivity hinders you in making the desired change, you can disconnect the
end using the Connect > Disconnect menu of the Beams & Columns application.
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Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is
compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not
properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you
can change the name or use the one proposed.
2. Select the material
Select the material desired using the Material drop-down list.
3. Define the section
To copy the section of another handrail click and select the other handrail.
To reverse the direction of the section, select the Mirror section option.
To define the section, click Catalogue.
Use is the same as for a straight handrail.
To define the properties, click Properties.
4. Select the position of the handrail
There are two ways to select the original position of the handrail:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can
also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt
field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using .
2. Select the position in the graphical view using in Start Position frame. To avoid
changing a desired value in a field, lock it using .
The default position is at the origin of the level. This position is shown in the graphical
view by a sphere.
5. Select the orientation of the handrail
Two methods are available to select the orientation of the handrail.
1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always
shown with respect to the level.
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. In the
graphical view, the orientation proposed is shown by an arrow positioned at the origin
and in the direction of the value of the rotation.
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3. Choose the perpendicular to the direction of the handrail using . The mitre is
calculated automatically when the direction of the handrail is modified.
By default the mitres are perpendicular to the direction of the handrail.
8. Activate the connectivity
If the end of the handrail proposed is in the same position as another end and the
connectivity is activated, the mitres of both ends are adjusted.
Simple Curve
Eight methods are available to define the shape of a simple general handrail:
1. Enter the value in Radius field. If the field is locked, it can be unlocked using .
2. Measure the radius using and two graphical picks.
3. Enter the value in the Arc Angle field.
4. Enter the Arc Angle using and a graphical selection.
5. Select the position of the centre using the Centre Graphical Pick option in the
drop-down list over the Shape drop-down list. If the radius is not locked, the start
position of the curve does not change and the radius is calculated from the new
centre. The end position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius. If the radius
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is locked, the start and end positions are adjusted to use the current value of the
radius. The rotation and Arc Angle are also adjusted.
6. Select the start position using the Graphical Pick Start option in the drop-down list
over the Shape drop-down list. The rotation and arc angle are adjusted for the new
start of the curve. If the radius is locked, the start position is adjusted to use the
current value of the radius. Otherwise the end position is adjusted to use the new
value of the radius.
7. Select the start position using the Graphical Pick End option in the drop-down list
over the Shape drop-down list. The rotation and Arc Angle are adjusted for the new
end of the curve. If the radius is locked, the end position is adjusted to use the
current value of the radius. Otherwise the start position is adjusted to use the new
value of the radius.
8. Copy an existing curve using the Graphical Pick Curve option in the drop-down list
over the Shape drop-down list. Select a vertex of a slab or grating with a radius. If
the radius is locked, the start and end positions are adjusted to use the current
value of the radius.
Complex Curve
To define a complex curve, initiate the 2D editor using the Shape drop-down list. The
curved handrail is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form.
10. Confirm the creation of the regular handrail
Click Apply to create the general handrail. The General Handrail Modification form
replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name
field to activate it.
To cancel the creation of the general handrail, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another
element, the form closes automatically.
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The material, section, position, orientation and mitres can be modified the same way they
are selected for creation.
The section can be modified as it is for a curved beam.
If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitres of the ends are adjusted.
To confirm the modification, click Apply.
To create a new general handrailing component with the same parameters, click Repeat.
The Create General Handrailing form is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the handrail, click Refresh to display the current attributes
and click Apply to update the posts.
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Read the question displayed between the two lists in the Catalogue frame. Select an
answer in the list of answers displayed below until the Selection complete message
appears. You can reselect a question by clicking on the question in the list above.
As soon as an element in the catalogue is selected, Properties becomes available if
there are properties associated with this element.
4. Enter the sub-component properties
Click Properties to display the properties of the sub-component. Do not fill in the
Angle, or Offset properties as these are calculated automatically by Nuclear Concrete
Design.
5. Select the face and segment
Choose a p-line in the faces drop-down list. In the graphical view the axes show the
origin of the face.
Note: Use the NA p-line for a gate.
For a general handrail, choose the segment and the path using the Segment drop-down list.
The type of each segment (straight or curved) is displayed in this list. For a straight handrail
this list is greyed out.
2. Measure the values of the distances using and two graphical picks.
3. Enter the values of the angles in the Angle (X) fields. This method is only available
for curved segments. The distances in the X direction are adjusted.
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4. Select the position in the graphical view using . To avoid changing a desired
value in a field, lock it using . You can display a grid positioned in the proposed
position and in the proposed direction using .
5. Type the elevation of the sub-component in the Level field. The height value is
adjusted to suit.
6. Select the level in the graphical view using . The height value is adjusted to suit.
The position proposed is shown in the graphical view by a sphere. By default the offset
is zero.
Note: Use zero values for height (Y) and displacement (Z).
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The mode of the graphical view
changes. Select an object in the graphical view and drag the cursor to the desired
face on edge. The direction is perpendicular to a face or along a line.
Note: The mode of the graphical view reverts to the navigate mode after the selection.
3. Enter the slope of the sub-component in the Slope field. The direction is adjusted to
suit.
The slope can be indicated in the following forms:
5% percent
The default value is the direction perpendicular to the face selected, with a rotation of
zero.
In the graphical view, an arrow shows the direction proposed. A line describing the
angle in the trigonometric circle shows the proposed rotation.
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Read the question displayed between the two lists in the Catalogue frame. Select an
answer in the list of answers displayed below until the Selection complete message
appears. You can reselect a question by clicking on the question in the list above.
As soon as an element in the catalogue is selected, Properties is cleared if there are
properties associated with this element.
4. Enter the properties of the sub-component
Click Properties to display the properties of the sub-component. Do not fill in the
Angle and Offset properties that are calculated automatically by Nuclear Concrete
Design.
5. Select the face and segment
Choose a face in the faces drop-down list. In the graphical view, the axes show the
origin of the face.
6. Select the level in the graphical view using . The height value is adjusted to suit.
In the graphical view, a sphere shows the proposed position. By default the offset is
zero.
Note: Use a zero value for the displacement (Z).
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This Modification form is used in the same way as for the floor slab.
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This Modification form is used the same way as for the floor screed.
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Select the desired material for the screed using the Screed material drop-down list.
The default material is activated with the None value. If the thickness of the screed
material is greater than zero, select another value.
Select the material desired for the base using the Base material drop-down list. The
default material is the same as the base element.
3. Enter the thicknesses
There are ten methods available to select the levels of the base:
1. Enter the finished level (wrt World) in the Screed Level field.
2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
3. Type a value in the Screed Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, it can be
unlocked using .
4. Measure the screed thickness using the and two graphical picks.
5. Enter the slab level (wrt World) in the Slab Level field.
6. Select the slab level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
7. Enter the slab thickness in the Base thickness field. If the thickness is locked, it
can be unlocked using .
8. Measure the slab thickness using and two graphical picks.
9. Enter the bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field.
10. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's
mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If a floor slab is
selected the background colour of the Bottom Level is changed to green and the
tooltip indicates the connected element.
Note: Always use for the bottom level to ensure that the base is connected to the floor
component.
If you do not want the thicknesses to adapt to level changes, you can lock a thickness
with .
The default base level is zero with respect to the level. The default screed thickness is
zero. The default base thickness is 300 mm.
4. Select the position
There are two methods for selecting the position of the base:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can
also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt
field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using .
2. Select the start position in the graphical view using in the Start position frame.
To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using .
The default position is at the origin of the level. By default the position is at the origin of
the base. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select
a reference point to position the base using the Reference drop-down list.
5. Select the orientation
There are two ways to select the orientation of the base:
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1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always
shown with respect to the level.
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
3. Modify the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using .
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero.
6. Select the shape
Select the shape using the Shape drop-down list.
To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods
to define the length and width:
1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields.
2. Measure the length and width using and two graphical picks.
3. Pick two opposite corners using .
4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with .
To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to
define the diameter:
1. Enter the value in the Diameter field.
2. Measure the diameter using and two graphical picks.
3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with .
To define a complex shape, initiate the 2D editor using the Complex option. The base
is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form.
7. Confirm base creation
Click Apply to create the base. The base component is created under the base
element. The base screed component is created under a base screed element. If the
base screed element does not exist, the base screed element is created automatically.
The Base + Screed Modification form replaces the Creation form.
To cancel the creation of the base, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element,
the form closes automatically.
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2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
3. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, it can be
unlocked using .
6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's
mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If a floor slab is
selected the background colour of the Bottom Level is changed to green and the
tooltip indicates the connected element.
Note: Always use for the bottom level to ensure that the base is connected to the floor
component.
If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, lock the thickness using .
The default top level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is 300 mm.
4. Select the position
There are two ways to select the position of the base:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can
also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt
field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using .
2. Select the start position in the graphical view using in the Start Position frame.
To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using .
The default position is at the origin of the level. By default the position is at the origin of
the base. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select
a reference point to position the base using the Reference drop-down list.
5. Select the orientation
Two methods are available to select the orientation of the base:
1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always
shown with respect to the level.
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero.
6. Select the shape
Select the shape using the Shape drop-down list.
To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods
to define the length and width:
1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields.
2. Measure the length and width using and two graphical picks.
3. Pick two opposite corners using .
4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with .
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To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to
define the diameter:
1. Enter the value in the Diameter field.
2. Measure the diameter using and two graphical picks.
3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with .
To define a complex shape, initiate the 2D editor using the Complex option. The base
is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form.
7. Confirm base creation
Click Apply to create the base. The base component is created under the base
element. The base + screed Modification form replaces the Creation form.
To cancel the creation of the base, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element,
the form closes automatically.
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2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.
3. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, it can be
unlocked using .
4. Measure the thickness with and two graphical picks.
5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field.
6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's
mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If a base slab is
selected the background colour of the Bottom Level is changed to green and the
tooltip indicates the connected element.
Note: Always use for the bottom level to ensure that the screed is connected to the
base slab component.
If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, lock the thickness using .
The default bottom level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is 300.
4. Select the position
There are two ways to select the position of the base:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can
also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt
field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using .
2. Select the start position in the graphical view using in the Start Position frame.
To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using .
The default position is at the origin of the level. By default the position is at the
origin of the base. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre.
You can select a reference point to position the screed using the Reference
drop-down list.
5. Select the orientation
Two methods are available to select the orientation of the base:
1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always
shown with respect to the level.
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero.
6. Select the shape
Select the shape using the Shape drop-down list.
To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods
to define the length and width:
1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields.
2. Measure the length and width using and two graphical picks.
3. Pick two opposite corners using .
4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with .
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To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to
define the diameter:
1. Enter the value in the Diameter field.
2. Measure the diameter using and two graphical picks.
3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with .
To define a complex shape, initiate the 2D editor using the Complex option. The
screed is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form.
7. Confirm screed creation
Click Apply to create the screed. The base screed component is created under the
base screed element. The Base Screed Modification form replaces the Creation
form.
To cancel the creation of the base, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element,
the form closes automatically.
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The materials, thicknesses, shape, position, orientation and connection can be modified the
same way they are selected for creation.
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To modify the base without modifying the base screed, select the Base Slab in the
connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. The Base Modification form is
displayed. This Modification form is used in the same way as for the floor slab.
To modify the base screed without modifying the base, select the Base Screed in the
connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. You are navigated to the base
screed and the Base Screed Modification form is displayed. This Modification form is
used in the same way as for the floor screed.
To confirm the modification, click Apply. The contour of the base screed is modified to be
the same as the base slab.
To create a new base with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Base Slab +
Screed form is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the base, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
Note: To move the slab with its screeds and all the connected bases, create a list using
and select Position > Relative (By) function.
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Choose the sub-component catalogue using the drop-down list in the Catalogue
frame. This catalogue is activated by default on the first catalogue available that
contains the type of component selected in the main form.
Read the question displayed between the two lists in the Catalogue frame. Select an
answer in the list of answers displayed below until the Selection complete message
appears. You can reselect a question by clicking on the question in the list above.
As soon as an element in the catalogue is selected, Properties is cleared if there are
properties associated with this element.
4. Enter the sub-component properties
Click Properties to display the properties of the sub-component. Do not fill in the
Angle, or Offset properties as these are calculated automatically by Nuclear Concrete
Design.
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Choose a p-line in the faces drop-down list. In the graphical view the axes show the
origin of the face.
For a curved wall and a curved beam, choose the segment and the path using the
Segment drop-down list. The type of each segment (straight or curved) is displayed in
this list. For a straight wall, straight beam or column this list is greyed out.
2. Measure the values of the distances using and two graphical picks.
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3. Enter the values of the angles in the Angle (X) fields. This method is only available
for curved segments. The distances in the X direction are adjusted.
4. Select the position in the graphical view using . To avoid changing a desired
value in a field, lock it using . You can display a grid positioned in the proposed
position and in the proposed direction using .
5. Type the elevation of the sub-component in the Level field. The height value is
adjusted to suit.
6. Select the level in the graphical view using . The height value is adjusted to suit.
The position proposed is shown in the graphical view by a sphere. By default the offset
is zero.
Note: To position a sub-component at the end of a wall, a beam or a column, select the
closest face, unlock the Offset (Z) field and select the position in the graphical view
using .
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2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The mode of the graphical view
changes. Select an object in the graphical view and drag the cursor to the desired
face or edge. The direction is perpendicular to a face or along a line.
Note: The mode of the graphical view reverts to the navigate mode after the selection.
3. Enter the slope of the sub-component in the Slope field. The direction is adjusted to
suit.
The slope can be indicated in the following forms:
5% percent
The default value is the direction perpendicular to the face selected, with a rotation of
zero.
In the graphical view, an arrow shows the direction proposed. A line describing the
angle in the trigonometric circle shows the proposed rotation.
Note: To orientate a sub-component at the end of a wall, beam or column, select the
closest face, and then select the end in the graphical view using .
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Read the question displayed between the two lists in the Catalogue frame. Select an
answer in the list of answers displayed below until the Selection complete message
appears. You can reselect a question by clicking on the question in the list above.
As soon as an element in the catalogue is selected, Properties is cleared if there are
properties associated with this element.
4. Enter the properties of the sub-component
Click Properties to display the properties of the sub-component. Do not fill in the
Angle and Offset properties that are calculated automatically by Nuclear Concrete
Design.
5. Select the face and segment
Choose a face in the faces drop-down list. In the graphical view, the axes show the
origin of the face.
For the Around contour option, choose the segment of the path using the Segment
drop-down list. The type of each segment (Straight or curved) is displayed in this list.
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1. Enter the values in the distance, height and offset fields. If the field is locked, it can
be unlocked using .
2. Measure the values of the distances using and two graphical picks.
3. Enter the values of the angles in the Angle (X) fields. This method is only available
for curved segments. The distances in the X direction are adjusted.
4. Select the position in the graphical view using. To avoid changing a desired value in
a field, lock it using . You can display a grid positioned in the proposed position
and in the proposed direction using .
5. Type the elevation of the sub-component in the Level field. The height value is
adjusted to suit.
6. Select the level in the graphical view using . The height value is adjusted to suit.
In the graphical view, a sphere shows the proposed position. By default the offset is
zero.
Note: To position a sub-component on a face of a hole, select the closest face, unlock the
Offset (Z) field and select the position in the graphical view using .
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Note: To orient a sub-component on a face of a hole, select the closest face, and then
select the end in the graphical view using .
Note: Create the sub-components under the slab component except for drainage channels
that must be created under the screed component.
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If you use the PDMS to change the sub-component, click Refresh to display the
current attributes.
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6. Confirm the creation of the grid using OK. You can also visualise the grid using
Preview.
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Read the question displayed between the two lists in the Catalogue frame. Select an
answer in the list of answers displayed below until the Selection complete message
appears. You can reselect a question by clicking on the question in the list above.
As soon as an element in the catalogue is selected, Properties is cleared if there are
properties associated with this element.
4. Enter the sub-component properties
Click Properties to display the properties of the sub-component. Do not fill in the
Angle or Offset properties as these are calculated automatically by Nuclear Concrete
Design.
5. Select the face and segment
Choose a p-line in the faces drop-down list. In the graphical view the axes show the
origin of the face.
For a curved wall and a curved beam, choose the segment and the path using the Segment
drop-down list. The type of each segment (straight or curved) is displayed in this list. For a
straight wall, straight beam or column this list is greyed out.
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2. Measure the values of the distances using and two graphical picks.
3. Enter the values of the angles in the Angle (X) fields. This method is only available
for curved segments. The distances in the X direction are adjusted.
4. Select the position in the graphical view using . To avoid changing a desired
value in a field, lock it using . You can display a grid positioned in the proposed
position and in the proposed direction using .
5. Type the elevation of the sub-component in the Level field. The height value is
adjusted to suit.
6. Select the level in the graphical view using . The height value is adjusted to suit.
The position proposed is shown in the graphical view by a sphere. By default the offset
is zero.
Note: To position a sub-component at the end of a wall, a beam or a column, select the
closest face, unlock the Offset (Z) field and select the position in the graphical view
using .
2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The mode of the graphical view
changes. Select an object in the graphical view and drag the cursor to the desired
face or edge. The direction is perpendicular to a face or along a line. N.B. The
mode of the graphical view reverts to the navigate mode after the selection.
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3. Enter the slope of the sub-component in the Slope field. The direction is adjusted to
suit. The slope can be indicated in the following forms:
5% percent
The default value is the direction perpendicular to the face selected, with a rotation of
zero.
In the graphical view, an arrow shows the direction proposed. A line describing the
angle in the trigonometric circle shows the proposed rotation.
Note: To orientate a sub-component at the end of a wall, beam or column, select the
closest face, and then select the end in the graphical view using .
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The Sub-component Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is
greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it.
To cancel the creation of the sub-component, click Dismiss.
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The material, section, position, orientation and mitre can be modified the same way they
were selected for creation.
The section can be modified the same way as for the straight beam.
If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitres of the ends are adjusted.
To confirm the modification, click Apply.
To create a new kicker with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Kicker form is
then displayed.
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If you are not already on a joint, you must pick the end of a beam or column.
If there is no joint, a joint is created automatically. The Joint Specification form is shown.
4. Choose the joint type from the catalogue
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Contour Editor in the Full Mode
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1. Ender the position values in the X and Y field, then click Insert After or Insert Before.
The Insert After adds the point after the current point; the Insert Before adds the point
before the current point.
2. Select the Create option of the Graphical Pick and then select a position in the
graphical view using the Positioning Control form. The point is added after the current
point.
3. Click to insert a vertex in the centre of the end of the preceding curve and the
start of the next curve.
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1. Select Define Distance with Plane, and then select a face in the graphical view. The
distance is the distance perpendicular to the face and the current point.
2. Enter a direction in the Distance field.
The distance given by default is 10000.
Apply can be used to create a new point or modify the current point with the values
specified in the Distance and Direction fields. (Caution: the direction must be in the
working plane. Otherwise, the application will modify the point so it is on in the plane).
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To define a curve using an angle and the radius, click 2D contour editor.
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In the create mode (the Create option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to
create the curve after the current point.
In the modify mode (the Modify option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to
modify the current curve.
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If the Lock check box is selected, the radius does not change with a graphical pick.
Select a point on the circumference to define the position of the curve.
In the create mode (the Create option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to
create the curve before the current point.
In the modify mode (the Modify option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to
modify the current curve.
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Two methods are available to define the pole or intersection point position.
1. Select Fillet position, and then select a position in the graphical view using the
Positioning Control form.
2. Select Copy curve, the select a PAVE on a slab or a position on a curved wall/curved
beam in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. The point is the fillet
position of the curve selected.
Three methods are available to define the radius.
1. Enter a value in the Radius field.
2. Select Define a two-point radius and select two positions in the graphical view using
the Positioning Control form.
3. Select Copy curve, the select a PAVE on a slab or a position on a curved wall/curved
beam in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. The radius is the
radius of the curve selected.
In Create mode (the Create option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to
create the curve before the current point.
In the modify mode (the Modify option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to
modify the current curve.
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To define the point, select a position in the graphical view using the Positioning Control
form.
In create mode (the Create option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to
create the curve before the current point.
In modify mode (the Modify option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to
modify the current curve.
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To display the start, end, centre and fillet position of a curve, click 2D contour editor.
The points are aid points and can be deleted using the bar accessible using the Utilities >
Constructs menu.
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To copy the shape of a panel, select a slab, curved wall or curved beam.
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Cut deletes the current vertex and puts the values in the fields.
Copy puts the values in the fields.
Replace modifies the current vertex with the values of the fields.
Insert After and Insert Before creates a new vertex with the values of the fields.
To align a vertex with another:
1. Select the vertex in the list.
2. Click Copy.
3. Enter the value of the other vertex in the X field or the Y field.
4. Click Replace.
To delete a vertex:
1. Select the vertex in the list.
2. Click Copy.
To change the order of the points:
1. Select the vertex to be moved in the list.
2. Click Cut.
3. Select the vertex before the desired position.
4. Click Insert After.
To modify the radius of a vertex:
1. Select the vertex to be modified in the list.
2. Click Copy.
3. Enter the value of the radius in the Radius field.
4. Click Replace.
To copy a vertex:
1. Select the vertex to copy in the list.
2. Click Copy.
3. Select the vertex before the desired position.
4. Click Insert After.
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To split a curved beam or a curved wall (GENSEC) in two, click of the 2D contour Editor.
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You may also add all the members of the assembly to the graphical view using the pop-up
menu of the member list.
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If you change current element, the parameter form for the new element replaces the current
form.
If you want to modify an element in read-only, try the following steps:
1. Unlock using the Modify > Lock menu.
2. Check that the element is reserved using the Utilities > Claim lists menu.
3. Check that the element is extracted using the Design > Extract Control menu.
4. Check that you have the right to modify this database using the following command line
and lines:
Q DBNAME
STAT
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Automatic Add CE: If this option is active, the element is added to the graphical view when
the element configuration form is displayed.
Add CE: The current element is added in the graphical view. This function is also available
using the in the main toolbar.
Add CE with colour: The colours form is displayed. When you select a colour, the current
element is added in the graphical view in the selected colour.
Add elements by name: The 'Add elements by name' form is displayed.
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6. The type, existing name (in parentheses) and the proposed name are displayed for
each element. You can modify the proposed name.
7. Click Confirm to modify the names. To close the form, click Cancel.
It is also possible to modify the name of an element using the AVEVA application with the
Modify > Name menu.
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7. The type, name of the element copied (in parentheses) and the name of the new
element are displayed for each element. The name proposed can be modified.
8. Click Confirm to modify the names. The first form appears. It can be used to make
another copy. To close the form, click Cancel.
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It is also possible to copy an element using the PDMS with the Create > Copy > Offset
menu.
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You may use this list for the modifications with the PDMS basic interface. For example, you
can move the elements of the list using the Position > Relatively (By) menu.
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If the Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is selected the first available name will
be proposed. Otherwise the name after the highest existing name in the naming
sequence will be proposed. To change the proposed name use the video buttons under
the name.
changes the proposed name to the first available name.
changes the proposed name to the previous unused name in the naming sequence.
changes the proposed name to the next unused name in the naming sequence.
changes the proposed name to the name after the last existing name in the naming
sequence.
2. Select the split position
There three methods to define the distance from the start of the wall:
1. Type a value in the Start field. The value for the End field is adjusted.
2. Type a value in the End field. The value for the Start field is adjusted.
3. Select the position in the graphical view using .
3. Confirm the split
Click Apply to split the wall. The sub-components are shared between the walls
depending on their position. The Straight Wall Modification form replaces the Split
vertically form. You can modify the new wall. If Apply is greyed out, you must type a
valid name in the Name field to activate it.
To cancel the split, click Dismiss.
Note: Avoid sub-components when defining the split position, as they will only penetrate
their owner.
If you to split the wall horizontally click Split horizontally. The Split horizontally form is
shown:
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1. Select a vertex in the Vertex drop down list in the End Position frame.
2. Type values in the East, North and Up fields in the End Position frame.
3. Select the position in the graphical view using in the End Position frame.
4. Type the direction in the Direction field.
5. Select the direction in the graphical view using .
4. Confirm the split
Click Apply to split the component. The sub-components are shared between the
components depending on their position. If the sub-component is near the split line, the
sub component stays in the original component but it penetrates the other component
as well. The Component Modification form replaces the Split vertically form. You
can modify the new component. If Apply is greyed out, you must type a valid name in
the Name field to activate it.
To cancel the split, click Dismiss.
If you to split the component horizontally click Split horizontally. The Split
horizontally form is shown:
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The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is
shown in a tooltip.
3. Enter the thickness of the floor
Six methods can be used to select the top and bottom levels of the floor:
1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. If the thickness is
locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the
thickness is not locked, the thickness adapts.
2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode
changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the thickness is
locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the
thickness is not locked, the thickness adapts. If a suitable element is selected the
background colour of Top Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the
connected element.
3. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, you can
unlock it with . The bottom level adapts.
4. Measure the thickness using and two graphical picks. The bottom level adapts.
5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. If the
thickness is locked or if the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts.
If the thickness is not locked, the thickness adapts.
6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's
mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the thickness is
locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the thickness
is not locked, the thickness adapts. If a suitable element is selected the background
colour of Bottom Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected
element.
If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level modifications, the thickness can be
locked using .
The default bottom level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is
3000 mm.
A cone shows the top level of the slab in the graphical view
4. Defining the section
To copy the section of another sloping floor, click and select the other floor. To
define the section, click Catalogue.
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For the justification of the section around the path of the wall (Justification), use one
of three p-lines at bottom (BOW, CBOW or OBOW).
For the line drawn in the DRAFT module (Member Line), use NA.
For the connection line (Joint Line), use NA.
5. Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties form that is
displayed when you click on Properties. Ignore the Thickness and Rotation angle
properties because you have already entered the values in the main form.
6. Click Apply to confirm the section, then Dismiss to close the form.
Note: You have modified the section by default. If the section is the same, it is unnecessary
to display this form when creating a second sloping floor.
You can also modify the properties of the floor using Properties.
You can also change the justification of the floor using the Mirror Profile.
5. Select the start and end position of the floor
There are twelve methods available to select the start and end positions of the floor:
1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and the top in the Start Position frame.
You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in
the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock using . If the direction is
locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
2. Select the start position in the graphical view using in the Start Position frame.
To avoid modifying a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is
locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. Its length is always calculated between both
positions.
3. Enter the values in the field for east, north and the top in the End Position frame.
You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in
the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is
locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
4. Select the end position in the graphical view using in the End Position frame.
To avoid modifying a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is
locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is
calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both
positions.
5. Enter the value of the length in the Length field. The end position is adjusted to suit
the new length.
6. Measure the length using . The end position is adjusted to suit the new length.
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7. Enter the values in the Direction fields. The direction is in the following form:
<Cardinal point> [<Angle> <Cardinal point>[[<Angle> <Cardinal point>]] wrt
<Name> where
<Cardinal point> est E (east), W(west), N(north), S(south), U(up) or D(down)
<Angle> is a real value between 0 and 90.
<Name> is the name of an existing element ( /* or /-HR for example)
[] indicates an optional part. The same axis may not be used several times.
The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it
can be unlocked using . The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction
and the existing length. To avoid changing the desired direction, lock it using .
8. Select the direction in the graphical view using . Select an object in the graphical
view and slide the cursor to the desired face. The direction is perpendicular to the
selected face. The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing
length. To reverse the direction, click on . To avoid changing the desired
direction, lock it using .
9. Select the start position, then the end position using the Start/End Graphical Pick
option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select two positions in the
graphical view. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the
direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length
is always calculated between both positions.
10. Select the start position using the Move Graphically drop-down list above the
position frames. Select a position in the graphical view. The end position is adjusted
to suit the direction and current length.
11. Click . This flips the start and end position. The start position takes the end
position values. The end position takes the start position values. The length keeps
the same value but the direction is reversed.
12. Click . This continues the floor from the previous values. The start position takes
the end position values. The distance and direction keep the same values. The end
position is calculated from the start position, length and direction values.
The default position is at the origin of the level with an eastward direction with respect
to the level and a length of 5000 mm.
In the graphical view, the positions proposed are shown by an arrow between the start
and end.
Note: The positions can be modified if the connectivity is activated.
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The material, levels, positions and mitres can be modified the same way there were
selected in the Creation form.
To copy the section of another floor, click and select the other floor. To modify the
section, click Catalogue.
You can also modify the properties using Properties.
To confirm the change, click Apply.
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To create a new sloping floor component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The
Create Sloping Floor form is then displayed.
To close the form, click Dismiss.
If you use the PDMS to change the floor, click Refresh to display the current attributes.
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The levels and height are the values at the start of the wall.
4. Defining the section
To create a sloping wall, you can use a rectangular section. For a wall with a variable
height, use a section with a vertical slope. For a floor with a cross fall, use a section
with a sloping base.
5. Select the start and end position of the wall
To create a slope, you must unlock the Up field before selecting the start and end
position.
Note: The positions can be modified if the connectivity is activated.
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Anchor Spacing Checks
18.1 Introduction
This function can be used to check the spacing of the anchors for anchor plates. Elements
with problems can be quickly identified before detailed checks are made. Detailed checks
separate edge distance problems from spacing problems. Minimum distance values can
also be calculated. Reports are available at all stages.
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This message indicates that anchor plates have been found that do not have the required
attributes for minimum and optimum values for edge and spacing distances. These plates
will be ignored in detailed checks.
This message indicates that one or more floor slabs, bases or general walls do not have the
correct values for the levels attribute. This problem must be corrected before running
detailed checks on the elements otherwise incorrect results will be obtained.
Note: Do not check a whole building as this may take several hours.
All the components (walls, floors, bases, beams and columns) beneath the selected
element that have anchor spacing problems are shown in the Element for Detailed Checks
list.
To produce a file containing the components in the list, click Output. To redo the checks on
the same elements, click Refresh. To close the form, click Dismiss.
To carry out detailed checks on an element select the element in the list and click Apply.
These checks may take several minutes to complete depending on the number of anchor
plates in the element.
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When you select a problem from the list the anchor plate is shown in red in the graphical
view. Four different types of problem are shown in the Detected anchor problems list.
To produce a file containing the components in the list, click Output. To redo the checks on
the same elements, click Refresh.
1. The anchor plate has been ignored
It does not have the required attributes for minimum and optimum values for edge and
spacing distances.
Show the Design Property Information form using the Query > Properties menu to
check for the SMIN, EMIN, SOPT, EOPT, SVAL, EVAL, SVOL and EVOL properties.
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To correct this problem you must change the type of plate. Select the problem from the list
and click Modify to show the Sub-component Modification form. You need write access to
be able to change the type of plate.
2. The anchor plate has an edge problem (Edge problem)
The distance between an anchor and one or more edges of the component is less than
the required value. The required edge distance value is a value between the minimum
value and the optimum (no reduction in capacity) value for this type of plate. The initial
value for the required edge distance is the optimum value. The actual value is shown in
the list.
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Select the problem from the list and click Approve to approve this problem. The
problem is shown as approved in the list. You can unapprove an approved problem
by selecting the problem from the list and clicking Unapprove.
3. Accept the calculated distance
If the calculated distance is greater than the minimum distance, you may accept the
calculated value. This may reduce the load bearing capacity of the anchor plate. To
store the calculated distance as the required distance, click Calculate minimum
distances to show a third form.
3. The anchor plate has a hole problem (Hole problem)
The distance between an anchor and one or more holes in the component is less than
the required value. The required hole distance value is the same as for the edge
distance.
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Select the problem from the list and click Approve to approve this problem. The
problem is shown as approved in the list. You can unapprove an approved problem by
selecting the problem from the list and clicking Unapprove.
4. Accept the calculated distance
If the calculated distance is greater than the minimum distance, you may accept the
calculated value. This may reduce the load bearing capacity of the anchor plate. To
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store the calculated distance as the required distance, click Calculate minimum
distances to show a third form.
4. The anchor plate has a spacing problem (Spacing with)
The distance between an anchor and an anchor in another anchor plate is less than the
required value. The required spacing distance value is a value between the minimum
value and the optimum (no reduction in capacity) value for this type of plate. The initial
value for the required spacing distance is the optimum value. The actual value is shown
in the list.
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This form contains a list of anchor plates with edge, hole or spacing problems. For each
anchor plate the minimum calculated distances for edge/hole (D1) and spacing distances
(D2) are shown. If there is a spacing problem, the closest anchor plate (Clash) is also
shown.
There are five steps to modify the values for an anchor plate:
1. Select the anchor plate from the list
Select the anchor plate from the list. The name of this anchor plate is copied to the
Selected anchor frame. The values are copied to the Edge Distance and Spacing
Distance fields. The minimum values for this plate are shown on the buttons to the left
of these fields. The optimum values for this plate are shown on the buttons to the right
of these fields.
2. Define the required edge/hole value
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18.5 Reports
The following columns are present in the reports for problems and for anchor plates.
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Index
A Straight
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:3
Anchor Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:10
Spacing Checks Beam or Column Elements
Component Checks . . . . . . . . . 18:2 Properties
Anchor Spacing Checks Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:29
Detailed Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:3 Beams and Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:1 Beams and Columns Element
Minimum Distances Calculation . . . 18:8 Splitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:32
Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:10 Beams Element
Assemblies Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15:1 Building Element
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15:3 Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15:2 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:4
B C
Base + Screed Component Column
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:5 Component
Base Component Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:21
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:8 Column Component
Base Element Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:28
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1 Column Element
Base Screed Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:19
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:3 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:21
Base Screed Component Concrete Flight
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:12 Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:12
Bases Connected Beams with Regular Spacings
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:15 Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:34
Bases Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1 Connectivity Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:16, 9:34
Beam Element Construction Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1
Curved Contour Editor
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:12 Brief Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:17 Contour Editor Brief Mode
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:3
H S
Handrail Element Sloping Floor
General Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:2
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:11 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:8
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:16 Sloping Screed
Straight Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:1
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:3 Sloping Wall
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:9 Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:10
Handrailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:1 Spiral Stair Component
Handrailing Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:34
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:1 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:38
Handrailing Gate Staircases
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:18 Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:9
Hierarchy Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1 Steel Flight
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:21
L Straight Walls
Split . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:11
Ladder Component Sub-Component
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:3 Connecting Sub-component
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:8 Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:30
Ladder Element Kicker
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:1 Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:24
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:3 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:28
Ladders, Stairs and Handrailing . . . . . . 10:1 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:13
Landing Proposed
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:28 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:23
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:32 Sub-component
Level Element Proposing
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:9 No Write Access to Owning Component
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:11 13:17
List of Connected Elements Sub-Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:9 Polar Coordinates
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:16
M Sub-Components Under
General Wall, Slab, Base Landing, Grating
Material Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:8
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:5 Wall, Beam, Column
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:8 Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1
N W
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:3 Wall Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1
Nuclear Application Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1
Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1 Curved
Nuclear Applications Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:16
Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:23
General
R Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:25
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:28
Read-only Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:1 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3
Properties
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:13
Splitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:14
Straight
Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3
Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:11