January 31, 2013

Slab Modifications in RISAFoundation

This video shows how slab modifications can used to add an opening or change the thickness of a portion of the slab in RISAFoundation.

Tags: Slab, RISAFoundation, New, Modeling

April 15, 2014 | RISAFoundation, New

Slab on Grade Design with RISAFoundation

RISAFoundation was originally created as mat slab design software, but with some tweaks in the latest version (v6.0) it is now useful for slab on grade design as well. To get a design for slab on grade simply draw a slab element which has the appropriate thickness: When defining the Design Rule for the Design Strips, be sure to use the Mid-Depth Only rebar option. This is as opposed to having two layers of rebar (top and bottom) within the slab. When choosing this option RISAFoundation will place a single layer of rebar at the middle of the slab. Be sure to use a reasonable bar size, and the software will automatically determine the required spacing to meet strength requirements for the slab…

March 3, 2016 | RISAFloor ES, Concrete, Slab, New

How to Thicken a Slab

RISAFloor ES allows you to model concrete slabs of any thickness. However, there might be sections of the building that require a thicker slab. The icon is shown below and it will allow you to draw a Polygon or Rectangular shape. You can use this tool to change the thickness anywhere in the slab. The thickened region will show in the Full Model view and the FEA plates will be thickened in that region. Also all the reinforcement calculations will take into account this thickened area…

February 15, 2022 | Slab, RISAFoundation, New, Modeling

New Tools for Modification of Slabs in RISAFoundation

RISAFoundation Version 14 includes new and improved tools for the modification of slab edges, openings and thickness. The new version allows users to easily modify corner points of thickened regions or openings by first selecting the corner and then dragging it to a new location. Additionally, users can select individual slab edges to be redrawn as necessary. For more information about the new tools for modification of slabs in RISAFoundation, check out the video below…