Ram Concept RC Slab Tutorial 150227
Ram Concept RC Slab Tutorial 150227
The CAD file you import is the structural framing plan or the architectural plan with indicated supports.
Import the CAD file
1. Choose File > Import Drawing.
2. Select the CAD drawing file framing_plan.dwg.
The File Units dialog box appears.
3. Select Millimeters (the units used in the CAD file) and click OK.
To use the CAD file you need to make it visible on the Mesh Input layer.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.
RC Slab Tutorial
Define the structure
1.4
1.5
).
RC Slab Tutorial
Drawing the loads
RAM Concept calculates the concrete self-weight automatically. There is no limit to the number of loadings
than can be specified but this example defines only Live Loading.
1. Choose Layers > Loadings > Live (Reducible) Loading > All Loads Plan.
2. Double click the Area Load tool (
).
3. In the Default Area Load Properties dialog box:
a. Change Fz to 1.5 kN/m2.
b. Click OK.
This tool will now draw area loads of 1.5 kN/ m2.
4. Define an area load over the entire slab by clicking four corners of a quadrilateral and then typing c. This
shape need not match the slabs exact dimensions, but should cover the slab.
Design strips are an essential part of RAM Concept because they link finite element analysis with concrete
design. Their properties include reinforcement bar sizes, cover, and parameters that RAM Concept uses to
determine which code rules are applicable for cross-section design. There are two directions named Latitude
and Longitude.
It is normal practice to design two-way RC flat plates with column and middle strips in two orthogonal
directions, and that practice is used here.
3.1
1. Choose Layers > Design Strip > Latitude Design Spans Plan.
2. Double click the Span Segment tool (
).
3. The Default Span Properties dialog box opens to the Strip Generation properties.
a. Set Column Strip Width Calc to Code Slab.
b. Click the General tab.
c. Uncheck the Consider as Post-Tensioned box. Set Environment to Protected.
d. Click the Column Strip tab.
e. Change CS Top Bar to T10.
f. Change CS Bottom Bar to T10.
g. Click the Middle Strip tab.
h. Check the Middle Strip uses Column Strip Properties box.
i. Click OK.
4.
Click the Generate Spans tool (
), or choose Process > Generate Spans .
5. The Generate Spans dialog box opens with Spans to Generate set to Latitude (as shown in the following
figure):
a. Set Minimum Span Length to 0.75 meters.
b. Click OK.
Now that there are design strips, you can generate a much more regular mesh.
3.3
1.
You can run the file at any time during modeling to analyze and check for errors. After you have drawn
design strips, RAM Concept can analyze and design. You can then view the results.
1. Click Calc All (
4.1
).
Design status
The purpose of status plans is to indicate whether there are any violations of code limits for ductility, oneway shear, and punching shear.
View Status
1. Select Layers > Design Status > Status Plan.
The EC2 status plan show OK for all design sections.
35
OK
33
OK
17
OK
16
OK
18
OK
36
OK
14
OK
32
OK
13
OK
34
OK
29
OK
8 11
OKOK
7 10
OKOK
15
OK
31
OK
30
OK
27
OK
25 26
OKOK
5
OK
4
OK
9 12
OKOK
28
OK
19
OK
2
OK
1
OK
6
OK
24
OK
20
OK
3
OK
23
OK
22
OK
21
OK
4.2
Design reinforcement
View Reinforcement
1. Choose Layers > Design Status > Reinforcement Plan.
This shows all the code-determined reinforcement for each of the eight design strips. See the
following figures.
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@225T
At=157
T8@250T T8@250T
At=98.8
At=113
T8@250T
At=105
T8@175T
At=140
T8@50T
At=1070
T8@375B
T8@250B
T8@250T
At=94.6
T8@33500T
At=0.75
T8@375B
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@250T
T8@250T
At=300
At=189
T8@250T T8@1580T
At=81.6
At=13.8
T8@250T
At=185
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@250B
T8@125T
At=153
T8@75T
At=247
5.5
Deflection
Usually you are interested in deflections for Service (Dead and Live Load plus PT if applicable) and Long
Term. RAM Concept uses gross section inertia for deflection contours. You can investigate the effects of
creep, shrinkage and cracking with Load History Deflections. See Chapter 65, Load History Deflections for
more information.
Choose Criteria > Load History.
-0.475
-0.626
-0.858
-0.451
-0.609
-0.828
-0.301
-0.425
-0.591
-0.277
-0.397
-0.565
-0.365
-0.53
-0.25
-0.22
-0.33
-0.487
-0.184
-0.288
-0.432
-0.0776
-0.132
-0.224
-0.145
-0.0393
-0.0699
0.00733 0.0105
0.00747
-0.103 -0.0796
-0.0211
-0.0256
-0.0592
-0.0976
-0.0812
-0.0458
-0.0043
-0.000997
0.03070.0679
0.0323
0.0991
0.085
0.07870.0657
0.04360.0386
0.0367
0.03490.0309
0.0287 0.0206
0.0176
0.0141
-0.0000753
0.0234
0.0464
0.0465
0.0513
0.00798
0.159
0.0158
0.0057
0.144
0.205
0.058
0.215 0.209
0.168
0.0207
0.142 0.209
0.295 0.315
0.0574
0.34
0.0672
0.0484
0.353 0.323 0.259 0.206
0.33
0.3680.3960.399
0.397
0.0328
0.144 0.247
0.12
0.111
0.304
0.427
0.245 0.168
0.141
0.178
0.321
0.354
0.477
0.5680.527
0.101
0.5730.575
0.0107
0.0224
0.575
0.575
0.467
0.508
0.545 0.629
0.309
0.611
0.705
0.684
0.615
0.409
0.266
0.487
0.22
0.585
0.53
0.296
0.8
0.549
0.175
0.841
0.3
0.365
0.62
0.759
0.786
0.0328
0.0941
0.832
0.869 0.976
0.00856
0.0118
0.929
0.762
0.356 0.576
0.812
0.144 0.0338
0.206
0.96
0.96 0.912
0.681
0.484
0.764
0.437
0.518
0.904
1.06
1.1
0.0466
0.0935
0.993 0.893 0.698 0.547
0.919
1.07
1.09
0.251
0.273
0.356
0.706
1.01
0.00898
0.0322 0.216
1.21
1.19
0.927
0.516 0.335 0.157
0.347
0.771
1.08
0.668
0.998
1.28 1.29 1.3
0.0959
1.23
0.206
1.08
0.474
0.93
1.25
1.35
0.0932
0.166
0.954
1.04
1.26
1.28
1.43
0.205
1.51 1.51.46
1.46 1.38 1.31
1.06 0.903 0.582 0.383
1.01 0.83
0.0652
0.134
0.608
1.08
1.53
1.4
1.5 1.51 1.54
1.32
1.24
1.15
0.713
0.2520.0792 0.0481
0.631
0.745
1.63
1.53
1.16
0.636
0.764
1.25
1.57
1.05
0.4180.189
0.588
1.07
1.61
1.7
0.352
0.931
1.42
1.79
1.72
1.43
0.916
0.226
0.135
1.88
0.623
0.532
1.6
0.496
1.11
1.6
1.84
1.93
1.91
1.89
1.68
1.21
0.5910.349 0.0601
0.0145 0.283 0.656
1.29
1.78
2 2.04
2 2.04
2.03 1.99 1.91
1.5
0.892
1.4
0.0735
0.467
1.16
1.64
0.0929
0.189
0.83
1.49
1.96
2.14 2.18
2.12
2.15 2.16
1.79
1.21
0.522
1.96
0.951
0.253
0.395
1.54
1.66
1.97
1.69
2.14
2.06
1.54
0.839
1.02
2.19 2.01
1.91.78
1.36
1.21
0.577
1.09
1.24
0.474
1.23
1.91
2.46
0.256
2.45
2.33
1.88
1.19
0.303
0.181
1.04
1.65
1.63
0.836 0.462
2.34
0.651
1.46
2.48
2.62 2.59
2.55
1.57
0.772 0.462 0.0825
2.14
2.22
1.11
0.422
0.99
2.29
2.61
0.0225 0.374 0.853
1.7
2.37
2.68 2.74
2.7 2.76
2.72 2.66 2.53
1.95
1.15
2.03
0.934
1.75
2.31
0.122
0.246
1.08
1.96
2.6
2.86 2.91
2.89 2.89
2.33
1.54
0.676
2.75
2.69
1.52
0.817
0.877
2.17
2.31
2.68
2.98
2.96 2.72
2.59
2.45
1.99
1.82
1.13
1.68
1.84
2.29
1.44
1.63
2.29
3.39
1.75
1.01
1.59
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1
1
0.5
1
1.5 2
0
0.5
0.5
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2 2
2.5
0.5
0.5
1
0.5
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1.5
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2.5 2 1.5
1 1.5
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1 1.5 2.5
1
2
1
2
0.5
2
2
Note: As previously mentioned, you are strongly advised to review Chapter 65, Load History
Deflections to understand how Concept considers cracking, creep and shrinkage for deflection
calculations.
5.6
Bending Moments
While it is not necessary to view bending moments, it can be useful, especially for irregular structures.
Even though principal moments are important, the default moment contours plans are for Mx (moment
about the x- axis) and My. This is because most designers detail reinforcement orthogonally, and the
directions are usually the x- and y-axes. You can view moments about any axes, including the principal
axes.
It is not particularly easy to assess the moment contours. This is why Plot Distribution Tools are so useful.
Note: Plot Distribution Tools are useful for qualitative results but not quantitative results. Refer to
Section distribution plots and, in particular, the Summary
View Moments
1. Choose Layers > Load Combinations > Code Specific Load Combination > My Plan.
For EC2, use Ultimate LC: 1.25D + 0.9H + 1.5L + 0.75S
2.
3.
4.
5.
The contours are moment per unit length about the global x-axis.
Turn on Snap Orthogonal ( )
Click the Selected Plot Distribution tool (
).
Click first at the top of the structure and again on the bottom side.
This shows the bending moment shape, about the x-axis, along the line you have drawn. See the
following figures.
Now click from left to right across the structure.
This shows how My varies along the span. If you do it through the column centers, you will see how the
column strip has large negative moments and a small positive moment near mid-span. If you do it in the
middle strip, you will see only positive moments.
See About plot sign convention in Chapter 8, Choosing Sign Convention for further information.
Figure 12: Factored LC: My Plan showing use of Plot Distribution tool for EC2.