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2019-04-23

Question

I have a foundation that is supported by adjoining frost aprons (distorting beam) in one direction (X- or Y-direction). From the determination of internal forces in RFEM, I get the horizontal support forces in the X- and Y-directions. This is correct. However, the foundations in the X-direction are supported due to the ice wall. Is it possible to "switch off" or neglect the support reaction from RFEM for the foundation design in RF‑/FOUNDATION Pro?


Answer:
Yes, it is possible.

You can find the control in the design details of the respective design case in RF‑/FOUNDATION Pro.

On one hand, you can select the support load (Px, Py, Pz, Mx, or My) that should not be considered in the design. On the other hand, you can also decide if forces or moments should only be deactivated for a certain direction or for all directions.

However, it is important that the deactivation of the support load is effective for all designs of the design case. If the support load Px should only be deactivated for the design of sliding, but not for all other design, you can control this by creating two design cases.

Author

Mr. Kieloch provides technical support to our customers and is responsible for development in the area of reinforced concrete structures.



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