Mesh size for foundation slab on springs
Mesh size for foundation slab on springs
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Hi all,
I am modeling a foundation slab on area springs. The thickness of the slab is 1.2m. I use a mesh size of approximately 0.5m.
Is there any limits for minimum mesh size dependent to the slab thickness when the supports are springs?
I know that for a floor slab the results are adequate for a span to thickness ratio of 5:1, but I am not sure what is the span length on spring model. Can it be taken as the dimension between the columns as per traditional calculations for foundation slabs?
Thanks in advance!
I am modeling a foundation slab on area springs. The thickness of the slab is 1.2m. I use a mesh size of approximately 0.5m.
Is there any limits for minimum mesh size dependent to the slab thickness when the supports are springs?
I know that for a floor slab the results are adequate for a span to thickness ratio of 5:1, but I am not sure what is the span length on spring model. Can it be taken as the dimension between the columns as per traditional calculations for foundation slabs?
Thanks in advance!





RE: Mesh size for foundation slab on springs
The precision increase with decrease of size mesh.
RE: Mesh size for foundation slab on springs