10-14-2009, 10:17 PM
(07-24-2009, 03:21 PM)tarugo Wrote:(07-24-2009, 02:27 PM)fashion Wrote: What is the difference between the strip design (as in previous versions of SAFE) and the FEM one?
Thanks in advance
Actually there is no difference between the FEM based design and design strips as far as the design results are concerned. The only difference of the 2 is the approach in determining and detailing the reinforcements from the design output. The strip based is the more straight forward approach while for the FEM design is based on the contour approach output.
To consider strips or "strips" inclined, when defining SAFE gives you the option to mark them with respect to local axes X and Y or if the option that says "Other" Actually there are layers and overlap the gunmen.
On the option of using reinforcements bound by the WEF, is not recommended, because if you go and guided by the highest reinforcements, your tiles will remain on armed reinforcements for concentrations occur only in places.
The "Strips" Consider us custom width beams, and is more reliable in my opinion.
About the difference, support Tarugo response, because in reality is how you interpret the results. In the Design the armed finite element gives you the per unit length, which can also customize them to give you a commercial diameter.
I hope they serve, Greetings