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Concrete Design | Deformation Analysis | Input

Are you looking for a deformation calculation? Check the Serviceability Configuration, where it can be activated. You can also control the consideration of long-term effects (creep and shrinkage) and tension stiffening between cracks in the dialog box above. The creep coefficient and shrinkage strain are calculated using the specified input parameters, or you can define them individually.

Furthermore, you can specify the deformation limit value individually for each structural component. The max. deformation is defined as the allowable limit value. In addition, you have to specify whether you want to use the undeformed or the deformed system for the design check.

Serviceability Configuration
Serviceability Configuration
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Most Frequently Asked Questions Answered by Dlubal Support Team
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Calculation of Reinforced Concrete Slabs in RFEM 6
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Design of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
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KB 001821 | Defining Rib Widths of Downstand Beams Using Example of Two-Span Beam
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Webinar | Design of Massive RSECTION Sections in RFEM 6
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"Crosstie" Reinforcement Option for Design According to EN 1992-1-1
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FAQ 005388
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FAQ 005388 | How can I activate the design with steel fiber-reinforced concrete in the "Concrete Design" add-on...
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KB 001838 | Design of Ribs, Folded Plate Structures, and Surfaces Using Result Members in RFEM 6
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[EN] KB 001842 | Automatic Design Process of Provided Surface Reinforcement
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KB 001838 | Design of Ribs, Folded Plate Structures, and Surfaces Using Result Members in RFEM 6
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Models to Download
Model 004552 | Design Level 1 - Fatigue Design
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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
KB 001838 | Design of Ribs, Folded Plate Structures, and Surfaces Using Result Members in RFEM 6
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Folded Plate Structures and Surfaces
Model 004089 | 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 1022 | Slab Designed According to DIN EN 1992-1-1 with NA
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Verification Example 1000 | Concrete Column with Nominal Curvature Method
Knowledge Base Articles
Design Level 1 - Ultimate Configuration
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.
Spans Based on Figure 5.2 from [1]
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.
Screenshots
Serviceability Configuration
Serviceability Configuration
Results of Calculation with User-Defined Basic Control Perimeter Area
Results of Calculation with User-Defined Basic Control Perimeter Area
Design Level 2 – Design Setting
Design Level 2 – Design Setting
Design Level 1 – Design Setting
Design Level 1 – Design Setting
Feature 002691 | Simplified Fire Resistance Design for Columns and Beams According to EN 1992-1-2, Sections 5.3.2 and 5.6
Fire Resistance Design Settings
Model 004552 | Design Level 1 - Fatigue Design
Model 004552 | Design Level 1 - Fatigue Design
Design Level 1 - Ultimate Configuration
Design Level 1 - Ultimate Configuration
Design Level 2 - Ultimate Configuration
Design Level 2 - Ultimate Configuration
Number of Cycles
Number of Cycles
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 Qfat.
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
Reinforced Concrete Elevator Shaft at Montluçon Station, France (© E.T.L Structures)
Reinforced Concrete Elevator Shaft at Montluçon Station, France
Storage Facility Construction in Faverolles, France (© SPIC SAS)
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 (© Dipl.-Ing.Rainer Zangerle)
Kappl Village Center, Austria
Terma Bania - Visualization
"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)
Markas Headquarters in Bolzano, Italy
"Intelligent Quarters" Hamburg After Completion
Intelligent Quarters Hamburg, Germany
Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge "Herzogsteg" in Eichstätt, Germany | © Bruno Klomfar
Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridge "Herzogsteg" in Eichstätt, Germany
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