Stress σ1,- in Direction of Principal Axis 1 on Negative Surface Side

The aim of this technical article is to perform a design according to the general design method of Eurocode 2, using the example of a slender reinforced concrete column.




In the Steel Joints add-on, you can display the contact stresses graphically in the result window of the steel joint model.

When using the “Base Plate” component in the Steel Joints add-on, you can adopt the foundation dimensions and materials defined using the Concrete Foundations add-on with just one click.

In the Steel Joints add-on, you can define circular bolt or anchor layouts.

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