October 2, 2017
Using Framing Elevation Views
Happy Earth Day on April 22! As structural engineers, our role extends beyond construction; it’s a commitment to sustainability that spans the entire lifecycle of a building. Let's explore how we can make every building a story of continuous rebirth. Birth of a Building: Sustainable Foundations Our journey begins with choosing sustainable materials like bamboo or recycled steel, setting a foundation that reduces the initial environmental impact. Local sourcing and eco-friendly manufacturing processes are crucial in minimizing the carbon footprint right from the start. Life: Efficiency in Action During its operational phase, a building's sustainability depends on our designs. Energy-efficient systems, smart water management, and superior insulation ensure that the building remains functional and adaptable, promoting a longer lifespan with minimal environmental impact. Twilight Years: Planning for Flexibility As buildings age, planning for future modifications becomes essential. Designing with modularity allows parts to be upgraded or replaced easily, extending the building's useful life and delaying deconstruction. End of the Line: Deconstruction Over Destruction Eventually, every building reaches the end of its useful life. Here, we focus on dismantling so materials can be reused or recycled. This phase is about keeping materials out of landfills and re-entering them into the production…
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RISAFloor now has the ability to double-click a member to open the Member Information dialog. This feature has been in RISA-3D but now it is available in RISAFloor. Double click any member in your model and the Member dialog box opens. It has three tabs: General, Properties and Design.
RISAFloor v11 now includes the ability to create custom column strip widths in order to optimize the design of slab reinforcement.
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.
In RISAFloor ES, you can quickly thicken the slab in the column strip area with the Drop Panel tool. The column strip is typically the area of highest demand so increasing the thickness may help optimize the concrete usage.
The new ACI 318-14 code has been implemented into RISA-3D V14, RISAFloor V10, and RISAFoundation V8. One of the big changes between the ACI 318-11 and the ACI 318-14 was to minimum flexural reinforcement for one-way and two-way slabs, as well as foundation elements.
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