Setting the Concrete Cover in RF-/FOUNDATION Pro According to EN 1992-1-1
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In RF-/FOUNDATION Pro, it is also possible to consider the concrete cover for the foundation according to EN 1992-1-1.
To do this, select the ‘Minimum cover acc. to Standard’ check box in Window 1.3 Materials. In the "Concrete cover according to standard EN 1992-1-1" dialog box, you can set all settings relevant for determining the minimum concrete cover (exposure classes, etc.). Depending on the selected settings, the minimum concrete cover of the reinforcement changes. You can see the value at the end of the dialog box.
The settings in the ‘Cbottom’ tab must always be specified. In the tabs ‘Ctop’ and ‘Cside/Cbucket’, the specifications can be imported from another tab or specifically adjusted. The parameters available in this dialog box for the determination of the concrete cover depend on the National Annex selected in Window 1.1 General Data. Thus, if you choose DIN EN 1992‑1‑1, for example the parameter ‘Design Working Life acc. to 4.4.1.2(5) Table 4.3N’ is not shown.
The concrete cover shown in Window 1.3 Materials window can also be adjusted subsequently. However, if the minimum concrete cover is activated, you can increase the concrete cover only manually.
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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Paul Kieloch
Product Engineering & Customer Support
As technical support, Mr. Kieloch answers the questions of Dlubal Software customers, and is responsible for the development of the add-on modules for reinforced concrete structures.
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Concrete Concrete cover Reinforcement exposure class minimum cover Foundation Slab Pocket foundation Block foundation
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