RC-Spreadsheets: v4

Aug 2010

Spreadsheets for concrete design to BS EN 1992-1-1 2004 (and its UK National Annex 2005 incl AMD 1) and to BS 8110: 1997 (Amd 4) Folder contents:
Menu Control and management of spreadsheets Spreadsheets to BS EN 1992-1-1 (and UK NA) Spreadsheets to BS8110 TCC11 Element design RCC11 Element Design TCC12 Bending and Axial Force RCC12 Bending and Axial Force TCC13 Punching Shear RCC13 Punching Shear TCC14 Crack Width RCC14 Crack Width TCC15 Axially loaded walls/slabs; TCC21 TCC22 TCC31 TCC31R TCC32 TCC33 TCC33X Beams TCC41 TCC41R TCC42 TCC43 TCC51 TCC52 TCC53 TCC54 TCC55 TCC55X Subframe analysis FE Assistant One-way Solid Slabs (A & D) Rigorous* One-way Solid Slabs Ribbed slabs (A & D) Flat Slabs (A & D) (single bay) Flat Slabs. Xls (whole floor) Continuous beams (A & D) Rigorous* Continuous Beams Post-tensioned Slabs & Beams (A & D) Wide Beams (A & D) Column Load Take-down & Design Column Chart generation Column Design Circular Column Design Axial Column Shortening Axial Column Shortening: 24 storeys RCC21 Subframe Analysis

Elements

Analysis

Slabs

RCC31 RCC31R RCC32 RCC32R RCC33

One-way Solid Slabs (A & D) Rigorous* One-way Solid Slabs Ribbed Slabs (A & D) Rigorous* Ribbed Slabs Flat Slabs (A & D)

RCC41 RCC41R RCC42 RCC43 RCC51 RCC52 RCC53 RCC54

Continuous Beams (A & D) Rigorous* Continuous Beams Post-tensioned Slabs & Beams (A & D) Wide Beams (A & D) Column Load Take-down & Design Column Chart generation Column Design Circular Column Design

Columns

Walls TCC62 TCC63 Stairs TCC71 Retaining Wall Core Wall Design Stair Flight & Landing - Single

RCC61 RCC62

Basement Wall Retaining Wall

RCC71 RCC72 RCC81 RCC82 RCC91 RCC92 RCC93 RCC94 RCC95

Stair Flight & Landing - Single Stairs & Landings - Multiple Foundation Pads Pilecap Design One-way Solid Slabs (Tables) Ribbed Slabs (Tables) Flat Slabs (Tables) Two-way Slabs (Tables) Continuous Beams (Tables)

Foundations

TCC81 TCC82

Foundation Pads Pilecap Design

Tabular versions TCC94 Folders Admin By Others Two Way Slabs

Folder containing Readme.doc, User Guide v4.pdf, User Guide v3.pdf , issue sheet and The Fonts folder BarSchedule template for reinforcement schedules

Readme v4.doc

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THE SPREADSHEETS The RC-spreadsheets:v4 are intended to help with the rapid production of clear and accurate design calculations for reinforced concrete elements. These Excel spreadsheets are intended as aids for design to both Eurocode 2 and BS 8110-1:1997. Version 4 sees the release of updates to the Eurocode 2 spreadsheets in line with amendment AMD 1 of the UK National Annex which was published in December 2009. It also formally introduces TCC15 Axially loaded walls/slabs; TCC55X Axial Column Shortening: 24 storeys; TCC62 Retaining Wall; TCC63 Core Wall Design and TCC94 Two Way Slabs. Whilst BS 8110 was withdrawn by BSI early in 2010, it was recognised that some projects and indeed some practitioners may wish to continue using this standard in the short to medium term. Thus the RCC series of spreadsheets have been updated and are reissued. They are suitable for design calculations to BS 8110 (up to and including Amendment 4). Eurocode 2 (BS EN 1992-1-1: 2004) was published in December 2004. The publication of its National Annex in December 2005 gave those Nationally Determined Parameters (NPD) to be used in BS EN 1992-1-1 in the UK. These standards together with the BSI document PD6687 allowed the suite of spreadsheets to Eurocode 2 to be finalised. Along with updates to the BS 8110 spreadsheets as a result of AMD 3 these were issued for general use as Version 3. Since their release in January 2000, the RC-spreadsheets have proved to be enormously popular. They are written for engineers by engineers. The original spreadsheets have been maintained and may now be regarded as thoroughly tested by engineers in practice. The spreadsheets usefulness and robustness have been enhanced by users reporting problems or suggesting improvements. Registrants are periodically informed of available intermediate updates. Any comments or suggestions on the spreadsheets should be emailed to The Concrete Centre helpline@concretecentre.com or see www.concretecentre.com/rcdesign The original Spreadsheets were produced under a DETR PiT research project by the Reinforced Concrete Council (RCC). The RCC was subsumed into The Concrete Centre which has itself been incorporated into the Mineral Products Association. Version 4 sees the re-branding of the spreadsheets. Limitations Spreadsheets can be a very powerful tool. They can save time, money and effort. They provide the facility to optimise designs and they can help instil experience. However, these benefits have to be weighed against the risks associated with any endeavour. Appropriate levels of supervision and checking, including self-checking, must, as always, be exercised when using these spreadsheets. The spreadsheets should be used in compliance with the accompanying publication User Guide to RC Spreadsheets: Addendum for v4, which itself should be considered as an addendum to User Guide to RC Spreadsheets: v3 Licences The RC Spreadsheets are made available as shareware from The Concrete Centre see www.concretecentre.com/rcdesign However, the spreadsheets may not be used for commercial purposes until the user has purchased and validated a licence. Licences may be purchased from The Concrete Centre website tel +44 (0)1276 606800. Licences may be validated via www.concretecentre.com/rcdesign Further information, updates, FAQs, free trial download versions of some spreadsheets, latest news and other information on the RC-Spreadsheet suite is available on www.concretecentre.com/rcdesign Using the spreadsheets for the first time The spreadsheets are Excel files, part of MS Office and may be copied to your preferred folder and accessed in the normal way through Windows Explorer or My Computer. Alternatively use Menu.xls. To run, load Menu.xls from within Excel, or double-clicking Menu.xls from within Windows Explorer or My Computer. When loading Menu.xls, (or many other spreadsheets) you should be prompted about macros. If available, please click enable (otherwise see Macros below). When prompted about link updates in Menu.xls please click update. Depending on machine speed, there may be some delay before the top sheet, containing conditions of use and basic instructions, appears. Click the BS 8110 or EC2 sheet tab as required. The individual spreadsheets may be loaded as required by clicking on the appropriate button. A fourth sheet provides a check on version numbers: the update links macro used when loading is used to verify which versions are held in your folder.

Readme v4.doc

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Basic Instructions Blue underlined cells are for data entry. Red highlighted cells indicate entry errors

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Do not paste or drag data (destroys conditional cell formatting). Do not open an individual spreadsheet in more than one window (this may disable pull-down menus). Help is available Within Excel under Help. To the right hand side of the spreadsheets, cells under 'Operating Instructions' contain help and error messages. From the User Guide. Files are included within the ADMIN folder within the RC Spreadsheets v4 folder. User Guide to RC Spreadsheets: Addendum for v4, should be considered as an addendum to User Guide to RC Spreadsheets: v3. A copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader will be required to read this file. Visit www.concretecentre.com/rcdesign for FAQs or to submit your query online. Contact The Concrete Centres helpline by email helpline@concretecentre.com. Most errors can be fixed by restoring the base version of the spreadsheet. FAQ: Macros When loading the individual spreadsheets, a Security Warning in Excel may warn about the presence of macros. All the macros provided in the files are either to allow automated calculation routines, automated printing of the calculations or to provide choices by way of combo-boxes. The printing macros have been assigned to buttons. Turning the macros off will affect the function of some spreadsheets. Turning the macros off will also make printing of the sheets as configured difficult and make the choice of options very much more difficult. If macros are not enabled on your system, within Excel click Tools/ Macro/Security and set your security level to Medium. Reboot. FAQ: Fonts For correct appearance (especially of embedded graphics) ensure that the Marker and two Tekton fonts are installed. Your fonts may be checked by selecting Start (or Settings)/ Control Panel/Fonts, and viewing the font list. Managing the spreadsheets Users and managers should be aware that spreadsheets can be changed and must address change control and versions for use under a QA procedure. Appropriate levels of supervision and checking, including self-checking, must, as always, be exercised when using these spreadsheets. Spreadsheets demand an initial investment in time and effort - but the rewards are there for those who take advantage. Good design requires sound judgement based on competence derived from adequate training and experience - not just computer programs. Updates Updates to v4 will be made available to licensed users via www.concretecentre.com/rcdesign If changes are significant registrants will be notified by email.

Published by The Concrete Centre Riverside House, 4 Meadows Business Park, Station Approach, Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey GU17 9AB Tel: +44 (0)1276 606800 Fax: +44 (0)1276 606801 www.concretecentre.com Ref. See CCIP-53CD Published August 2010 The Concrete Centre

All advice or information from MPA-The Concrete Centre is intended for those who will evaluate the significance and limitations of its contents and take responsibility for its use and application. No liability (including that for negligence) for any loss resulting from such advice or information is accepted by MPA-The Concrete Centre or its subcontractors, suppliers or advisors. Users should note that all MPA-The Concrete Centre software and publications are subject to revision from time to time and they should therefore ensure that they are in possession of the latest version.

Readme v4.doc

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