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2019-05-14

Design of Sandwich Elements

Is there a possibility in RFEM 5 or in RF‑CONCRETE Surfaces to calculate walls as sandwich elements?


Answer:
Unfortunately, the RF‑CONCRETE Surfaces add-on module for RFEM 5 is not developed for the design of sandwich elements. Therefore, the essential design checks for such structural components are missing there; for example, shear joint design (regardless of whether it is a wall or a slab).

The bending design, and in particular the design of shear resistance, is considered for constant cross-sections.

You can model the sandwich elements as surfaces with a constant thickness and perform the design with RF‑CONCRETE Surfaces. If necessary, the additionally required designs would have to be performed manually.

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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