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A single software solution for new and existing reinforced concrete buildings You can design and calculate new buildings, but also carry out checks and structural redevelopments of existing reinforced concrete buildings with cladding work, platings, FRP interventions, etc Specific functions guide you in acquiring information about the existing structure, the material strengths defining its reinforcements. You can add new roof structures to the existing building, elevations, or even extra floors, etc., and then move on to an overall verification. A software that goes well beyond reinforced concrete structures EdiLus is a modular solution (EdiLus-RC, EdiLus-MA, EdiLus-ST) and can be purchased via a subscription to one or more modules. Becoming interdisciplinary an introduction to interdisciplinary studies pdf. Clients can choose the most appropriate configuration that best addresses their professional needs. As an example, structural engineers that only deal with reinforced concrete buildings design, can simply subscribe to an EdiLus-RC software subscription plan. For those that need to calculate mixed structures (reinforced concrete + steel or reinforced concrete + masonry), or want to calculate buildings with different structural types (steel and masonry) can subscribe to multiple modules (EdiLus-ST and EdiLus-MA) with the advantage of still having a single software, which covers all types of structural design needs while maintaining a single program interface. BIM technology The EdiLus BIM technology allows the user to design graphically and with the advantage of focusing on the dimensional and geometric characteristics of the whole structure and not on individual input data (nodes, rods, shell, loads).
By adopting BIM, furthermore, the graphical input of the structure’s geometry coincides with the FEM input calculation model, which allows you to start the static or dynamic tests at any time, continuing with the analysis phases that lead to making improvements or changes to the structure or simply proceed to printing your construction documents. The revolutionary EdiLus BIM technology allows you to design structural elements in two-dimensional or three-dimensional shapes by selecting object characteristics at any time during the design phase. Every object viewed graphically together with a database of information that it is identified by with dimensional, geometric and physical characteristics (material, resistance, etc.). Data characteristics assigned to an object constitute the an input element for the calculation and every modification immediately becomes a new check condition. The input allows you to insert, edit and delete objects by keeping under control the structure’s floor plan, cross-section or isometric views.
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All data is stored in a single database and a single file, with endless advantages. Integrated Solver The finite element solver in linear analysis is integrated into the software and solves structures of various shapes and sizes. Verifications are exclusively in limit state. The calculation is based on the use of high-performance elements such as:.
the HP-SHELL element, triangular shaped and provided with the “drilling” degree of freedom;. HP-BEAM element, with flexible beam, 2 hinges per end, oriented rigid arms on elastic foundation in the flexible section. An even more powerful solver thanks to the automatic discretization function of shell elements, allowing to analyse the actual disalignments between the various structural elements and to define variable thickenings between the edges and the inside of the shell mesh.
Dynamic calculation at any structural design stage EdiLus-RC proceeds to the calculation of stresses and to the verification of sections automatically, offering the designer with the most suitable reinforcement for all sections of the structure. The designer can freely intervene to change reinforcements directly in EdiLus with a huge time saving advantage and consistency of results. For example, a simple change after the calculation of a beam reinforcement (eg. After adding an extra rebar) can obviously cause consequences on the verification of the entire pillared right down to the building’s sub-structure. EdiLus’ advanced technology manages design and calculation as an integrated process: the input, the structural model, the calculation results and working drawings all influence each other so that each change, and at every stage, represents a new design situation to verify.
Integrated design and cost estimating The Structural design and the relating bill of quantities are completely integrated in a single work phase. The design and calculation of the structure, with reinforcement definition, automatically produce the project cost estimate and bill of quantities thanks to specific features that are directly integrated in EdiLus-RC. Design changes are immediately reflected in the estimate so that every choice or modification is consistent and immediately integrated into the design and the cost estimate documents. For more advanced bill of quantities tools, the BoQ data can be exported to PriMus. The limit load calculation – Geotechnical Report With EdiLus-RC it is also possible to prepare a geotechnical report.
Following the indications provided by the embedded wizard, you’ll be able to draw up detailed information about the sediment, the presence of groundwater, the stratigraphy configuration, etc. In addition to the specified data, the geotechnical report contains all of the limit load data too. Three-dimensional views with chromatic scale mapping for viewing ground tension values, load limits, absolute subsidence, differential subsidence, offer a simple reading of the geotechnical behaviour of the structure and identifies possible critical situations. Floor Slabs design EdiLus-RC allows you to design any type of clay-cement mix slab: prepared in-situ, with prestressed beams, joists and prefabricated lattice panels (pre-stressed slabs).
By simply defining the floor’s spanning direction, the “continuous beam” calculation scheme is automatically obtained together with the generation of all load combinations. The generated reinforcements are then customizable by the user with a specific editor. By simply setting of a number of design parameters, full bands, cross-piece joists, partition reinforcements and all of the necessary technical documentation 100% ready for the building site. Modelling deep foundations EdiLus-RC even allows you to model deep foundations. Reinforced concrete piles can be modelled for any type of foundation (plinths, foundation slabs and beams).
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EdiLus-RC is capable of performing vertical and horizontal load limit checks and compressive-bending and shear checks at Ultimate Limit State for each single pole. The software also provides the “foundation socket” object for both direct and plinths on poles configuration types, allowing to model structures with foundation socket plinths. Settlements and consolidation analysis Starting from the terrain stratigraphy and foundation composition data, EdiLus-RC calculates the instantaneous collapse potential and the consolidation settlement (Skempton-Bjerrum method), as well as the Oedometric Modulus (edometric method). The software also allows:. verification of differential settlements in order to assess the effect of any shifts and distortions in the foundation for super-structures;.
Sliding checks for the laying of shallow foundations. Custom identification of the plane starting from which to apply the seismic action even at different levels in the same structure In the case of a partially underground configured building, EdiLus-RC allows you to define the Seismic Zero Plane or the plane starting from which to apply the seismic action without considering the seismic forces acting on the underground section. With this method the seismic model will include the entire structure, while the masses below the seismic plane will be considered as null. Defining custom sections and generic materials EdiLus-RC allows you to define and add, in addition to a vast archive of predefined sections, your own custom sized profile sections for beams and columns of any shape by using specific editing tools. Each section can be assigned with the mechanical characteristics of a generic material different to the characteristics of generic reinforced concrete.
This means that you can easily model, inside a reinforced concrete building, beams and pillars in steel, aluminium, wood or other material types. Structural analysis of timber elements integrated in reinforced concrete structures Roofs, porches, and other timber components present in a mixed reinforced concrete structure can be modelled and calculated in an integrated manner to the entire structure to obtain results and construction documents for the different materials and with a single input. EdiLus-RC calculates solid and laminated wood through a quick and easy object-oriented modelling process.
Items can only be one-dimensional (beams and pillars) with rectangular and circular section types. Existing reinforced concrete building verifications The program allows you to schematize generic-strength materials and existing reinforcement to simulate structures built in different historical/legal contexts and guides the engineer to perform diagnostic tests on the structure in order to better understand its characteristics. The checks immediately return the analysed structure’s degree of seismic vulnerability and help to understand the possible interventions necessary for seismic resistance upgrading. You can intuitively add new roofs, elevations, floors, etc., to the existing structure and then proceed to an overall verification. The program also allows a graphical and numerical input to define measures for strengthening the building (jacket linings, plating, FRP grouting, etc.) with specific tests to evaluate the effects of such reinforcements. Behaviour checks, conducted on the existing structure and the achieved structural improvements, can be simulated with in linear calculation mode. Tools that allow the structural engineer to have a clear comparative framework between the current de-facto stage and the design stage with the proven evidence of increased global resistance.
Drawings, calculation reports and the structure’s bill of quantities, accompany the analysis of the structure and the improvement interventions. Guide to the level of knowledge and the level of resistance of materials EdiLus-RC helps the technician to build the safety factors to be used in the calculation by means of a guide to the knowledge of the structure and its materials. If we can gain a high level of knowledge of the used materials, reinforcements, load analysis, etc.
The analytical model will be more likely to simulate reality and therefore more precautionary safety factors may be adopted. When the level of knowledge of the structure is low, the safety factors must be higher. The user can directly indicate the level of knowledge of the structure to check or use a special wizard that, with an automatic user guided procedure, allows you to provide the software with all the geometry information, construction details, material properties or the data deriving from investigation and testing. Based on the information provided, the program automatically identifies the level of knowledge.
Even for the definition of material resistance, EdiLus-RC offers a wizard for data input. You can indicate the type of conducted tests (for example, a core drilling or sclerometric testing) and the test results. Once the tests are characterized, you simply then need to select them as specified in the wizard to get the resistance calculation to be adopted in the following verification. Design and evaluation of interventions for improvements or adjustments EdiLus-RC enables you to design interventions for improvement or adjustment in which you can apply both reinforcements on existing elements, and therefore referred to as “de facto”, or add new structural elements, therefore defined in the design phase, such as new columns, walls, shear walls, etc. The structural engineer has the opportunity to choose the most appropriate type of intervention from a menu among which:. FRP plating for Bending.
FRP plating for Shear. Height increases. Steel jacket linings. FRP wrapping. Node Confinement. Reinforcement mortar for on Wall repairs. Wall reinforcements with FRP.
Sub-Foundations Thanks to automatic recalculation functions, structural improvement interventions prove to be simple and well focused on specific design aspects. Once the calculations are completed, the engineer has all the elements to assess the effectiveness of the proposed intervention; the software automatically produces reinforcements for the new elements and, above all, a comparison report between the current de-fact stage and the design stage with reference to the risk indicator.
Systems Analysis & Design Results Output Advanced Features Powered by the Equivalent Frame Method of analysis and design per latest American (ACI 318-14) and Canadian (CSA A23.3-14), spSlab v5.00 is widely used for analysis, design, and investigation of two-way slab systems (including waffle and slab bands), beams, and one-way slab systems (including standard and wide module joist systems. SpSlab, formerly pcaSlab and ADOSS, is used for new designs or investigation of existing structural members subject to flexure, shear, and torsion (equilibrium, or compatibility). With capacity to integrate up to 20 spans and two cantilevers of a wide variety of floor system types, spSlab is equipped to provide cost-effective, accurate, and fast solutions to engineering challenges. SpSlab calculates one-way (beam) and two-way (punching) shear around columns and drop panels, immediate and long term deflection.
Using the moment redistribution feature reduces negative moments by up to 20% and reduces reinforcement congestions over the supports to ultimately save in both material and labor. SpSlab also incorporates torsion into shear design and investigation of beam systems. Shear capacity including torsion is represented in terms of required and provided area of transverse and longitudinal reinforcement.