
Slab input is done using the global axes. The following text explains the sign conventions used and gives a brief background of theanalysis techniques. To design concrete membranes, use the Space Frame Analysis module instead. Reinforcement can be calculated from momentstransformed using the Wood and Armer equations. Estimates for quantities are calculated and tendon profile schedules can be generatedfor use with Padds.įesd (Finite Element Slab Design) can perform linear elastic plate bending analyses oftwo-dimensional concrete slab structures. This, together with the facility of defining loadcases and combinations, makes the program suitable for bridge deck design as well.īoth unbonded systems, e.g. Complicated cross sections are supported through an interface with thesection properties calculation module, Prosec.

Complete bending schedules can be generated for editing and printingusing Padds.įor more information on using this module, consult the Dos Version User's Guide.Ĭaptain (Computer Aided Post Tensioning Analysis Instrument) can be used to design anddetail most types of continuous prestressed beam and slab systems encountered in typicalbuilding projects. The analysis includes automated pattern loading and momentredistribution. The program can beused to design and detail most types of continuous beam and slab systems encountered intypical building projects.

The Continuous Beam and Slab Design program is a powerful, yet easy-to-use, tool in thehands of the designer and detailer of reinforced concrete beams and slabs. Two modules, Concrete Section Design and Section Design for Crackwidth, are availablefor the quick design of sections for strength and crackwidth requirements. Use the Column Base Design and Retaining Wall design to design and detail typical basesand soil retaining walls. Columns with complicated shapes can be designed usingthe General Column Design module. Rectangular Column Design and Circular Column Design offer rapid design and detailingof simple short and slender columns. Punching shear in flat reinforced concrete slabs can be checked withthe Punching Shear Design module. In contrast,the Finite Element Slab Design module is better suited for the design of slabs with morecomplicated geometries. Simplified design offlat slab panels is available through the Rectangular Slab Panel Design module.

The Continuous Beam and Slab Design and Prestressed Beam and Slab Design modulesare used to design and detail reinforced and prestressed beams and slabs. These are usefultools for the design and detailing typical reinforced and prestressed concrete members. The concrete design modules can be used for the design of reinforced and prestressed concretebeams and slabs, columns, column bases and retaining walls.Ī variety of concrete design modules are included in the PROKON suite.
