Analyze and design concrete cross sections (rectangular, circular or T-shaped) with steel or fiber reinforcement alone, or a combination with both steel and fiber reinforcement.
Investigates the bearing capacity in all combinations of section forces (moments, shear, and normal forces).
greenSection investigates the bearing capacity in different limit states and autogenerates the documentation.
A concrete cross-section analysis is a critical engineering technique used to assess the behavior of reinforced concrete members. By analyzing internal stresses, strains, and moments, it evaluates the structural integrity and load-carrying capacity of elements like beams, columns, and slabs/plates. This analysis helps ensure compliance with safety standards and building codes, safeguarding against potential failure, and ensuring the stability of the element.
This analysis can help to optimize the dimensions and reinforcement of concrete elements, striking a balance between sustainability, economy, and safety in the design process. It plays a pivotal role in construction projects, guiding decision-making and enabling the creation of robust and efficient concrete structures.
As cross-section analysis often investigates beams, columns, slabs/plates, or statically determinate members, the elements often require the use of conventional steel reinforcement. As fiber reinforcement contributes to the shear capacity of the element, stirrups can often be replaced by fiber reinforcement. The addition of fiber reinforcement can also help reduce the amount of longitudinal steel reinforcement, as it reduces the stress in the steel rebars and reduces crack widths.
When making a design and analysis with greenSection, various considerations are analyzed:
Based on these parameters, greenSection includes:
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