Calculation Program for the design and check of REINFORCED CONCRETE beams with VARIABLE height
Calculation according to Eurocode 2 UNI EN 1992-1-1 version 2005 and Italian NTC 17-01-2018.
The program verifies and checks iteratively reinforced concrete beams of any (symmetric) cross-sections. The beams may have up to two taperings. The sections can be hollow.
Beams are simply supported and they can have Overhangs at the ends. User can add CAST IN PLACE, to support loads, even with complex shape. The program will homogenize the cast in place to the beam, taking into account the different strengths of the concrete.
FEATURES OF THE MODULE
- ALWAYS UPDATED TO THE LATEST REGULATION
- Any symmetric beam cross-section
- Automatic reinforcement design
- Very easy to use and very fast in results
- Complete results, highlighted and easily controlled
- Technical support and updates included
The program verifies and checks iteratively reinforced concrete beams of any symmetric cross-section, according to Eurocode 2 UNI EN 1992-1-1 : 2005 and Italian NTC2018.
Constantly updated to the newest Regulations
The verification is made in a serie of sections with constant step along the whole beam lenght + the most stressed section for bending
The program will also verify the transitional phases: the draft, lifting, lifting / transport after a storage period
Calculation of the half beam
Superior peak flat option
Asymmetric beams
The losses of tension are calculated in the centre of gravity of the strands contained in the lower 2/3 of the beam. The calculation at limit states is executed in an exact manner based on diagrams of breakage of the strands supplied by the manufacturer of the strands.
In each section the programs checks main traction and compression sigmas on the centre of gravity and shows the minimum distance where the stirrups should be placed. Superior and inferior reinforcement is always calculated, to absorb the tractions as requested from Regulations.
There is the possibility to calculate any section chosen from the user, with the control of main tau and sigma of traction on the whole height of the section.
AUTOMATIC DESIGN OF THE REBARS: The program automatically designs the needed rebars as for breaking verification. Anyway all the others check are done in the various phases. After the calculation, or after the design of rebars, user gets automatically the beam scheme with calculation results.
Shear Verification on support, following the method “variable strut inclination method”
Display of Constraint reactions Rare and Ultimate left and right (also shown in the calculation report).
USE DIAGRAMS research of the span-capacities diagram, given a certain reinforcement
Verification of overhang support
Verification in partial prestress
SEISMIC VERIFICATION
Verification of GERBER SUPPORT
FIRE VERIFICATION
SNOW-WIND LOADS for each Italian location for any load situation.
Moments and shear graphs
AUTOMATIC PROJECT OF THE NEEDED STRANDS The program designs the minimum needed strands FOR BREACKING VERIFICATION
AUTOMATIC PROJECT OF THE NEEDED REBARS AND STIRRUPS FOR SHEAR AND TORSION
Input of the formwork to simplify beam dimension management
Parametric Autmatic sections
Automatic calculation of all the geometrical characteristics
The beam can have CAST IN PLACE and POINT LOADS. User can input piece of rebars in any point of the beams
Editing of a database of the most used roof elements for the automatic calculation of G1, so that the user doesn’t need to look through weight tables each time
Input of loads on beam using m2 or m, user choice
ANY TYPE OF SYMMETRIC CROSS-SECTION Input by points, trapeziums, by DXF or automatic parametric sections
Reports and tables can be exported as: DOC, RTF, PDF, HTML
Fast check or results with highlight of eventual values over the limits of the Rules, any values NOT verified are indicated in red, while the values shown in blue are the values within the limits
Graph of the minimal needed area of stirrups along the whole beam
Easy and graphic management of strands, rebars and sheaths.
Handy starting menu
Settings of defaults data can fasten the inputs of the most used configurations of beams
For users that works for more companies, it is possible to save all the default data and the parameters depending on the Company in "Criterions", so that it is easier and fast to switch from a job to another without worring about all settings. For example., it is possible to save any number of lifting ans transportation schemas.
It is possible to switch from one section to another for the verification in a few seconds and immediately see if it is satisfied or not.
SCHEME OF THE BEAM: in every moment current section, cast in place if present, rebars and calculation results are displayed to always keep the situation under control.
FREE ADD-INS FOR ALL PROGRAMS engineers can easily and quickly make daily calculations
- CALCULATION OF THE REBARS AREAS (for one or more rebars, to add them and to calculate the rebar area/m)
- TABLE OF REBAR AREAS
- TABLE OF STRAND AREAS
- UNIT OF MEASURE CONVERSION
- SEISMIC PARAMETERS
- SNOW-WIND LOADS for each Italian location for any load situation.
SO FAST IT CAN BE USED ALSO IN THE QUOTING STEP
Lots of enhancements are made according to customer request
Available Languages : Italian, English, Spanish
The PREF program is a suite of modules for the calculation of prestressed beams of various gometry which is distributed on an annual subscription basis.
The subscription can be customized, choosing the modules of your interest, and includes the use of the programs, technical assistance and all the updates that will be released.
To reactivate a subscription, simply send us an email request, specifying whether the programs to be included in the package are the same or if you want to change them, you will be sent a quote for the new subscription.
There are pros and cons in both cases, the choice is very personal, but we recommend working on files.
If you work with file, you can save the file wherever you want, on the local PC or on the network (for example in the job order folder). When you create a new file of the project with the calculation program, you will have to manually select the text file of the section (created with the Geometries module) from the folder in which it was saved in. If you work on files it is good habit to make a backup of the project txt files in order not to lose the work you've done.
If you work with database you have all the beams (created with the Geometries program) and the projects (created with the calculation program) saved in the same file, whose management is automatic by the program and you don't have to worry about where you save it (you can see name and path of the file in the "Information" menu). The list could become very long. Anyway, you can do all the operations of saving multiple databases, using databases on the network, changing databases.
If you are working with a database you need to remember to make a backup of the mde / mdb files you used. The files must be saved in a folder on the PC where the user has all access privileges (modification and saving), we recommend C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Eiseko Database (folder created by default with the installation of the program).
In the menu at the top right select "Data Input", "CompanyData"
Enter the desired data and press "Save".
In the menu at the top right select "Data input", "User data"
Enter the desired data and press "Save".
Yes, it is possible. It must be done BEFORE creating all the projects belonging to a specific job order.
From the main form, press “SETTINGS” and then “SET SEISMIC PARAMETERS”.
It will open then following window, in which it is possible to associate all the seismic data relating to the location of the selected job.
Each time a new project associated with the “Example” job is created, the program will automatically propose the data of the seismic parameters (they will obviously be modifiable).
NOTE: projects that already existed before these parameters are set will continue to use the previously saved data.
Nella finestra SETTAGGI della finestra iniziale si può impostare il tiro del banco trefoli.
Qua premere MODIFICA
Qua selezionare la scheda IMPOSTAZIONI TIRO
Quindi premere il pulsante arancione SETTAGGI DEFAULT
Il programma RTL dà un messaggio di errore se il tiro trefoli complessivo supera i limiti imposti in “Impostazioni Tiro”.
Se si hanno a disposizione i valori del prefabbricatore si possono impostare quelli, la quota di riferimento Q.R. è spiegata, basta premere il pulsante "Vedi immagine", in alto a destra, e si ottiene questa finestra descrittiva.
I prefabbricatori hanno il progetto delle testate di tiro dei loro banchi di casseri.
Le testate sono delle strutture vere e proprie in calcestruzzo od acciaio a cui vanno appoggiati i martinetti durante la tesatura e a cui vanno fissati i trefoli prima di effettuare il getto delle travi nei casseri. Le testate devono reggere il tiro complessivo fino all’atto del taglio o del rilascio dei trefoli.
Il progettista delle testate le ha dimensionate in funzione di un tiro massimo dei trefoli variabile in altezza riferito ad una quota che stabilisce lui, che in genere è il piede dei contrafforti.
Si riporta uno schema indicativo.
Se non si hanno i valori del prefabbricatore si possono impostare dei valori a caso sufficientemente alti, per esempio Dist. Da Q.R. = 200 cm e Tiro = 1000 ton.
Si procede con: Elimina tutto, si impostano i valori e poi si procede con Aggiungi, Elimina Riga.
Si riporta un esempio
Tutti i “dati di default”, in gruppo, possono essere memorizzati in diversi “CRITERI”: ad es, se un ingegnere lavora per più ditte, può memorizzare i dati di default validi per le diverse ditte in più criteri ciascuno con il nome della ditta. Prima di creare il nuovo progetto scegliere il Criterio della ditta per cui si realizza il progetto di calcolo. L’uso dei “Criteri” si dimostra particolarmente utile per gli schemi di sollevamento e trasporto che possono variare da una ditta all’altra.
Yes, it is possible from version 21.00.00.
If you have a previous version just update the program and then you will be able to select "Verify Existing" in the materials window.
Per poter installare il software la invitiamo a:
- Scaricare il file di installazione tramite il seguente link: PREF_-_INSTALLAZIONE
- Avviare l'eseguibile e seguire i passaggi
- Sul desktop viene creata una icona. Fare doppio click per lanciare il programma
- Inserire la mail fornita al momento dell'acquisto e cliccare su Reset Password
- Una volta ricevuta la password via mail, inserirla nel campo e cliccare su Login
- I software acquistati risulteranno attivi
La invitiamo a contattarci per poter fissare un appuntamento. Verrà assistito da remoto durante l'installazione.
Dopo aver effettuato il Login, cliccare sull'icona "Controlla Aggiornamenti"
Se sono disponibili aggiornamenti, cliccare sull'icona indicata in seguitto per effettuare il download.
Cliccare su Salva
e salvare nella cartella C:\Programmi (x86)\EISEKO sostituendo il file esistente.
Se dopo aver effettuato l'aggiornamento non viene ancora visulizzata la spunta verde, chiudere la finestra degli aggiornamenti e riaprila.
Se disponibili aggiornamenti per più programmi, ripetere le precedenti operazioni.
Ora tutti i programmi sono aggiornati
!!! Attenzione !!! Per aggiornare il modulo GESTORE salvare il programma in una cartella diversa da 'C:\Programmi (x86)\EISEKO', chiudere il PREF e poi spostarlo manualmente
- Scaricare il file ResetPrefKey tramite il seguente link: PREF_-_RESET LICENZA
- Avviare l'eseguibile
- Cliccare su RESET
- Avviare il software PREF dall'icona sul desktop
- Effettuare nuovamente il Login
- I software acquistati risulteranno nuovamente disponibili
E' necessario cliccare sul tasto Disconnettersi ed effettuare nuovamente il Login:
Nel caso in cui la procedura non dovesse avere esito positivo, la invitiamo a seguire i seguenti passaggi:
- Scaricare il file ResetPrefKey tramite il seguente link: PREF_-_RESET LICENZA
- Avviare l'eseguibile
- Cliccare su RESET
- Avviare il software PREF dall'icona sul desktop
- Effettuare nuovamente il Login
- I software acquistati risulteranno nuovamente disponibili
The licensing and updating mode of Eiseko programs has undergone changes: the protection key will no longer be usable. With the new system, you will be able to manage your online license using login credentials.
We invite you to contact us in order to make an appointment. You will be assisted remotely during the installation.
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