SHAPE-MASSIVE: Design of Thick-Walled Cross-Sections

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The SHAPE‑MASSIVE cross-section properties software runs independently of the main program. The program determines the section properties of any thick-walled cross-section and calculates the stresses. Furthermore, you can perform the reinforced concrete design according to Eurocode 2 and other standards.

For SHAPE‑MASSIVE, there is a connection option to RFEM 5 and RSTAB 8: The SHAPE‑MASSIVE sections are also available in the library of the FEA software or the frame analysis software; and conversely, the RFEM and RSTAB internal forces can be imported and designed in SHAPE‑MASSIVE.

Cross-Section Properties, Stress Analysis, and Reinforced Concrete Design of Thick-Walled Sections

Total items: 6

SHAPE-THIN Cross-Section Properties Software | Section Properties of Thin-Walled Cross-Sections, Elastic and Plastic Design

SHAPE-MASSIVE | Features

Cross-section modeling using surfaces, openings, and point areas (reinforcements) limited by polygons
Automatic or individual arrangement of stress points
Extensible library of concrete, steel, and reinforcing steel materials
Cross-section properties of reinforced concrete and composite cross-sections
Stress analysis with yield hypothesis according to von Mises and Tresca
Reinforced concrete design according to:
- DIN 1045-1:2008-08
- DIN 1045:1988-07
- ÖNORM B 4700: 2001-06-01
- EN 1992-1-1:2004
For the design according to EN 1992-1-1:2004, the following National Annexes are available:
- DIN EN 1992-1-1/NA:2013-04 (Germany)
- NEN-EN 1992-1-1/NA:2011-11 (Netherlands)
- CSN EN 1992-1-1/NA:2006-11 (Czech Republic)
- ÖNORM B 1992-1-1:2011-12 (Austria)
- UNE EN 1992-1-1/NA:2010-11 (Spain)
- EN 1992-1-1 DK NA:2007-11 (Denmark)
- SIST EN 1992-1-1:2005/A101:2006 (Slovenia)
- NF EN 1992-1-1/NA:2007-03 (France)
- STN EN 1992-1-1/NA:2008-06 (Slovakia)
- SFS EN 1992-1-1/NA:2007-10 (Finland)
- BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 (United Kingdom)
- SS EN 1992-1-1/NA:2008-06 (Singapore)
- NP EN 1992-1-1/NA:2010-02 (Portugal)
- UNI EN 1992-1-1/NA:2007-07 (Italy)
- SS EN 1992-1-1/NA:2008 (Sweden)
- PN EN 1992-1-1/NA:2008-04 (Poland)
- NBN EN 1992-1-1 ANB:2010 (Belgium)
- NA to CYS EN 1992-1-1:2004/NA:2009 (Cyprus)
- BDS EN 1992-1-1:2005/NA:2011 (Bulgaria)
- LST EN 1992-1-1:2005/NA:2011 (Lithuania)
- SR EN 1992-1-1:2004/NA:2008 (Romania)
In addition to the National Annexes (NA) listed above, you can also define a specific NA, applying user‑defined limit values and parameters.
- Reinforced concrete design for stress-strain distribution, available safety, or direct design
- Results of reinforcement list and total reinforcement area
- Printout report with option to print a short form

THICKQ Cross-Section Properties Program | Input Dialog Box "General Data of Cross-Section"

SHAPE-MASSIVE | Input

It is possible to freely model a cross-section using surfaces limited by polygonal lines, including openings and point areas (reinforcements). Alternatively, you can use the DXF interface to import the geometry. An extensive material library facilitates the modeling of composite cross-sections.

Definition of limit diameters and priorities allows for a curtailment of reinforcements. In addition, you can consider the respective concrete covers and prestresses.

THICKQ Cross-Section Properties Program | "Cross-Section Properties" Result Table

SHAPE-MASSIVE | Section Properties

Cross-sectional area A
Shear areas A_y und A_z with or without transversal shear
Centroid position y_S, z_S
moments of area 2 degrees I_y, I_z, I_yz, I_u, I_v, I_p
Inclination of principal axes α
Radii of gyration i_y, i_z, i_yz, i_u, i_v, i_p
Torsional constant J
Cross-section weight G and cross-section perimeter U
Location of the shear center y_M, z_M
Warping constants I_ω,S, I_ω,M
Max/min cross-section moduli S_y, S_z, S_u, S_v und S_t
Plastic cross-section moduli Z_y,pl, Z_z,pl, Z_u,pl, Z_v,pl
Stress function according to Prandtl φ
Derivation of φ with respect to y and z
Warping ω

THICKQ Cross-Section Properties Program | Results - Distribution of Normal Stresses

SHAPE-MASSIVE | Stress Analysis

Normal stresses σ_x due to axial force and bending
Shear stresses τ due to shear force and torsion
Equivalent stresses σ_v compared to limit stress
Stress ratios related to equivalent stresses
Normal stress σ_x due to unit axial force N
Shear stress τ due to unit shear forces V_y, V_z, V_u, V_v
Normal stress σ_x due to unit moments_My, M_z, M_u, M_v

THICKQ Cross-Section Properties Program | Results - Distribution of Concrete Stresses and Reinforcement Stresses

SHAPE-MASSIVE | Reinforced Concrete Design

Stresses σ and strains ε of concrete and reinforcement without considering concrete tensile strength (state II)
Ultimate limit state design (existing safety) or design of defined internal forces
Location of the neutral axis α₀, y_0,N, z_0,N
Curvatures k_y, k_z
strain in the zero point ε₀ and governing strains at the compression edge ε₁ and at the tension edge ε₂
Governing steel strain ε_2s

THICKQ Cross-Section Properties Program | Printout Report

SHAPE-MASSIVE | Result evaluation

All results can be evaluated and visualized in an appealing numerical and graphical form. Selection functions facilitate the targeted evaluation.

The printout report corresponds to the high standards of RFEM 6 and RSTAB 9. Modifications are updated automatically. Furthermore, you can print the reduced report in a short form, including all relevant data and a user-defined cross-section graphic.