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PEinVA

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Nov 15, 2006
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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!

RC
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Edmund Burke

 
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Just to clarify...Is this slab supported by beams or is it a conventional flat 2-way plate sitting on vertical columns.

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.
 
There is not currently a way to set an "I cracked" factor for slabs in the same way as you would for beams or columns. Though, I believe this is going to be added soon for the "wall panel" elements.

Josh
 
Ok, so I would just have to modify the E or thickness if I wanted to include a reduced section due to cracking?

Thanks for the response.

RC
All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.
Edmund Burke

 
Yes, you would change the E or the t value to adjust the flexural stiffness of the slab.

Keep in mind, of course, that the flexural stiffness is proportional to t^3.

Josh
 
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