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FAQ 002373 | How can I enter a one-way slab instead of a two-way slab in RFEM?

Question:
How can I enter a one-way slab instead of a two-way slab in RFEM?

Answer:
It is possible to simulate one-way concrete slabs (for example, precast slabs) using the "Orthotropy" of the surfaces.

You can set the "Orthotropic" stiffness type in the "Edit Surface" dialog box separately for each surface. See Image 01.

In the "Edit Surface Stiffness - Orthotropic" dialog box, you can define the orthotropy type and select "Effective Thicknesses", for example. See Image 02.

You can then define the effective thickness in the local x- and local y-direction of the corresponding surface in the "Effective Thickness" tab. Moreover, this dialog box also provides the option to define an effective thickness for the self-weight. See Image 03.



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