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KB 000736 | Display of the foundation dimensions
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In RFEM and RSTAB, different graphical representations of the foundation dimensions are available.
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Dlubal Knowledge Base Foundation Foundation dimension Wireframe model Rendering Nodal Supports Solid model Transparent Display Isometry Dlubal KB Knowledge Base Technical Contribution
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Display of the foundation dimensions
In RFEM and RSTAB, different graphical representations of the foundation dimensions are available.
Material Model Orthotropic Masonry 2D
The material model Orthotropic Masonry 2D is an elastoplastic model that additionally allows softening of the material, which can be different in the local x- and y-direction of a surface. The material model is suitable for (unreinforced) masonry walls with in-plane loads.
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- Which theoretical approaches are used in RF‑/FOUNDATION Pro for pocket foundations with rough bucket sides to divide the forces and moments and carry out the reinforcement layout?
- Does the program check the lap length of the vertical stirrups of a block foundation with smooth bucket sides?
- Can I only apply an impact load to the bucket instead of the entire foundation?
- Is it possible to reinforce a foundation with a pure reinforcing bar?
- I have to perform a recalculation of a foundation in the existing structure and looking for design according to DIN 1045 or DIN 1054 for this. In RF‑/FOUNDATION Pro, there is only the Eurocode available to me. Do you have any other module for the foundation design?
- Why is it possible to switch off the individual designs in RF‑/FOUNDATION Pro? This entails a risk to the user of switching off certain designs "by mistake" and designing a foundation undersized under certain circumstances?
- I have a foundation kept in one direction (X- or Y-direction) by connected ice walls (tie beams). From the determination of internal forces in RFEM, I get the horizontal support forces in the X- and Y-direction. This is correct. However, the foundations in the X‑direction are supported due to the ice walls. Is it possible to "switch off" or neglect the support reaction from RFEM for the foundation design in RF‑/FOUNDATION Pro?
- How is the static depth d calculated in the bending design of block foundations (calculation as equivalent beams)?
- I would like to save the foundations with certain dimensions as a template in the database. Is it possible? The button for this is disabled in the "1.2 Geometry" dialog box.
