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Concrete Design | Columns | Design/Results

Do you want to perform the bending failure design? To do this, analyze the governing locations of the column for axial forces and moments. For the shear resistance design, you can also consider the locations with extreme values of shear forces. During the calculation, you determine whether a standard design is sufficient or whether the column with the moments has to be designed according to the second-order theory. You can then determine these moments using the previously entered specifications. The calculation is divided into three parts:

Load-independent calculation steps
Iterative determination of governing loading taking into account a varying required reinforcement
Safety determination of all acting internal forces, including the designed reinforcement

After a successful calculation, the results are displayed in clearly arranged tables. Each intermediate value is absolutely traceable, making the design checks transparent.

Cross-Section Design Ratios of Columns

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RFEM 6 | Students | Introduction to Reinforced Concrete Design

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$Cross-Section Modeling and \n Stress Analysis in RSECTION 1$

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Cross-Section Modeling and Stress Analysis in RSECTION 1

2024-05-15

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Consideration of Construction Stages in RFEM 6

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Consideration of Construction Stages in RFEM 6

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$Steel Structures in RFEM 6 \n Part 1: Modeling, Load Input$

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$Steel Structures in RFEM 6 \n Part 2: Combinations, Design, Documentation$

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Modeling and Design of Steel Structures in RFEM 6 | Part 2: Combinations, Design, Documentation

2024-06-20

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Most Frequently Asked Questions Answered by Dlubal Support Team | June 2024

2024-10-16

Online Training

RFEM 6 | Students | Introduction to Member Design

2024-10-23

Online Training

RSECTION 1 | Students | Introduction to Strength of Materials

Videos

Event

Calculation of Reinforced Concrete Slabs in RFEM 6

Length: 01:09:36 min

Product Feature

Design of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

Length: 00:00:50 min

Knowledge Base

KB 001821 | Defining Rib Widths of Downstand Beams Using Example of Two-Span Beam

Length: 00:00:50 min

Event

Webinar | Design of Massive RSECTION Sections in RFEM 6

Length: 00:47:34 min

Product Feature

"Crosstie" Reinforcement Option for Design According to EN 1992-1-1

Length: 00:00:38 min

FAQ

FAQ 005388 | How can I activate the design with steel fiber-reinforced concrete in the "Concrete Design" add-on...

Length: 00:01:00 min

Knowledge Base

KB 001838 | Design of Ribs, Folded Plate Structures, and Surfaces Using Result Members in RFEM 6

Length: 00:00:47 min

Knowledge Base

[EN] KB 001842 | Automatic Design Process of Provided Surface Reinforcement

Length: 00:02:27 min

Knowledge Base

KB 001838 | Design of Ribs, Folded Plate Structures, and Surfaces Using Result Members in RFEM 6

Length: 00:00:00 min

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Models to Download

Model 004552 | Design Level 1 - Fatigue Design

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Dome Structure

Model 004505 | Building with Inclined Reinforced Concrete Columns

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Building with Inclined Reinforced Concrete Columns

Model 004483 | Building with Basement and Soil Massif

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Building with Basement and Soil Massif

Single-Span Beam for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Design

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Single-Span Beam with Fiber-Reinforced Concrete as Surface Component or Frame Structure

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Folded Plate Structures and Surfaces

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Model with Two-Span Rib

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Verification Example 1022 | Slab Designed According to DIN EN 1992-1-1 with NA

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Verification Example 1021 | Uniaxial Spanned Concrete Slab Designed in RSTAB

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Verification Example 1000 | Concrete Column with Nominal Curvature Method

Knowledge Base Articles

The fatigue design according to EN 1992-1-1 must be performed for the structural components subjected to large stress ranges and/or many load changes. In this case, the design checks for the concrete and the reinforcement are performed separately. There are two alternative design methods available.

In order to correctly design a downstand beam or a T-beam in RFEM 6 using the Concrete Design add-on, it is essential to determine the flange widths for the rib members. This article describes the input options for a two-span beam and the calculation of the flange dimensions according to EN 1992-1-1.

KB 001842 | Selecting Automatic Design Function in Dialog Box "Edit Surface Reinforcement"

The automatic surface reinforcement design process determines a surface reinforcement that covers the required amount of reinforcement.

KB 001838 | Design of Ribs, Folded Plate Structures, and Surfaces Using Result Members

If you want to use a pure surface model, for example, when determining the internal forces and moments, but the structural component is still designed on the member model, you can take advantage of a result beam.

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Product Features

Feature 002691 | Simplified Fire Resistance Design for Columns and Beams According to EN 1992-1-2, Sections 5.3.2 and 5.6

The Concrete Design add-on provides you with the option to perform the simplified fire resistance design according to EN 1992‑1‑2 for columns (Section 5.3.2) and beams (Section 5.6).

The following design checks are available for the simplified fire resistance design:

Columns: Minimum cross-sectional dimensions for rectangular and circular sections according to Table 5.2a as well as Equation 5.7 for calculating time of fire exposure
Beams: Minimum dimensions and center distances according to Table 5.5 and Table 5.6

You can determine the internal forces for the fire resistance design according to two methods.

1 Here, the internal forces of the accidental design situation are included directly into the design.
2 The internal forces of the design at normal temperature are reduced by the factor Eta,fi (ηfi), then used in the fire resistance design.

Furthermore, it is possible to modify the axis distance according to Eq. 5.5.

Feature 002670 | Fatigue Design According to EN 1992-1-1, Chapter 6.8

With the Concrete Design add-on, you can perform the fatigue design of members and surfaces according to EN 1992‑1‑1, Chapter 6.8.

For the fatigue design, you can optionally select two methods or design levels in the design configurations:

Design Level 1: Simplified design according to 6.8.6 and 6.8.7(2): The simplified design is performed for frequent action combinations according to EN 1992‑1‑1, Chapter 6.8.6 (2), and EN 1990, Eq. (6.15b) with the traffic loads relevant in the serviceability state. A maximum stress range according to 6.8.6 is designed for the reinforcing steel. The concrete compressive stress is determined by means of the upper and lower allowable stress according to 6.8.7(2).
Design Level 2: Design of damage equivalent stress acc. to 6.8.5 and 6.8.7(1) (simplified fatigue design): The design using damage equivalent stress ranges is performed for the fatigue combination according to EN 1992‑1‑1, Chapter 6.8.3, Eq. (6.69) with the specifically defined cyclic action Q_fat.

Feature 002671 | Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Members According to EC 8

The Concrete Design add-on allows you to perform the seismic design of reinforced concrete members according to EC 8. This includes, among other things, the following functionalities:

Seismic design configurations
Differentiation of the ductility classes DCL, DCM, DCH
Option to transfer the behavior factor from a dynamic analysis
Check of the limit value for the behavior factor
Capacity design checks of "Strong column - weak beam"
Detailing and particular rules for curvature ductility factor
Detailing and particular rules for local ductility

Feature 002654 | Design of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

The Concrete Design add-on allows you to design fiber-reinforced concrete components according to the guideline "DAfStb Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete".

You can use this option for the design according to EN 1992‑1‑1. The design according to the DAfStb guideline is carried out once the concrete of the "Fiber Concrete" type has been assigned to the reinforced structural component.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How can I use graphic templates for multi printing of a reinforcement?

How can I activate the design with steel fiber-reinforced concrete in the "Concrete Design" add-on for RFEM 6?

How can I efficiently define line hinges on several surfaces?

How do I create an imperfection based on a mode shape in RFEM 6?

How can I check the way RFEM 6 determines the required reinforcement?

Although all the member design checks have been fulfilled, I get the "Not Covered Reinforcement" result. What is the reason?

Customer Projects

Exterior View of Pastry Production and Storage Unit | © GH HERVOUET

Creation of a production and storage facility for pastries in Montbert, France

Reinforced Concrete Elevator Shaft at Montluçon Station, France

Storage Facility Construction in Faverolles, France

High-Rise Apartment Building Rendering | View 1 (© AS+P Albert Speer + Partner GmbH | Visualization: Architektur-Computergrafik B. C. Horvath)

High Point E - Franklin Village Mannheim, Germany

Kappl Village Center, Austria

"Terma Bania" Building Extension and Renovation in Białka Tatrzańska, Poland

Completed Residential Building (© Maderas Besteiro)

Passive House Made of Timber in Lugo, Spain

Markas Headquarters During Construction (© ATP/Bause)

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"Intelligent Quarters" Hamburg After Completion

Intelligent Quarters Hamburg, Germany

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