Plates as Slabs
Plates as Slabs
(OP)
I have a situation where I am trying to model the relative stiffness between a set of beams and a concrete slab. I have an 8" slab drawn as plates and supported on column concrete members.
I know with member design you can control the crack factor of concrete members. I cannot find this for plate members.
Is there anyway to model this reduced stiffness other than reducing material properties?
Thanks!
I know with member design you can control the crack factor of concrete members. I cannot find this for plate members.
Is there anyway to model this reduced stiffness other than reducing material properties?
Thanks!
RC
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RE: Plates as Slabs
Are you trying to model the concrete plate so that it engages the beams to form composite action? - Maybe try modeling a T-beam with the slab as the flange.
RE: Plates as Slabs
Josh
RE: Plates as Slabs
Thanks for the response.
RC
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.
Edmund Burke
RE: Plates as Slabs
Keep in mind, of course, that the flexural stiffness is proportional to t^3.
Josh