Concrete Design User Guide

Nuclear Concrete Design User Guide

AVEVA Solutions Ltd

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Nuclear Concrete Design Application User Guide Contents

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Concrete Design Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1 Start the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1 The Nuclear Applications Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2 Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:3

Elements Used in the Nuclear Concrete Design Application . . . . . 2:1 Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1 Walls

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:1

Floors

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:2

Bases

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Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3 Beams

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:4

Stairs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:4

Ladders

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Handrails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:5 Kickers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:6

Floor Gratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:6

Create Hierarchy Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1 Create a Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1 Modify a Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:4

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Create a Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:5 Modify a Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:8 Create a Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:9 Modify a Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:11 Create a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:14 Modify a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15

Construction Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1 Create a Grid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1

Floors

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Create a Floor Slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1 Modify a Floor Slab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3 Create a Floor Screed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3 Create a Floor Slab + Screed Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:6 Create a Floor Slab Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:11 Create a Floor Screed Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:14 Modify the Floor Slab + Screed Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:17 Modify a Floor Slab Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:20 Modify the Floor Screed Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:22 Create Floor Grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:24 Create a Floor Grating Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:26 Modify a Floor Grating Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:31

Contour Editor in Brief Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1 Run the Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1 Create Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:3 Select a Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:3 Modify a Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:4 Create a Curve in a Contour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:4 Modify a Curve in a Contour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:6 Create a Curve in a Spine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:6 Modify a Curve in a Spine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:8 Delete a Point or a Curve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:8

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Close the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:8 Automatic correction wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:10

Walls

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Create a Wall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1 Modify a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3 Create a Straight Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3 Modify a Straight Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:11 Modify Wall Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:13 Splitting the Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:14 Connectivity Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:16 Create a Curved Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:16 Modify a Curved Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:23 Create a General Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:25 Modify a General Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:28

Graphical Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:1 Positioning Control Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:1

Beams and Columns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1 Create a Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1 Modify a Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:3 Create a Straight Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:3 Modify a Straight Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:10 Create a Curved Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:12 Modify a Curved Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:17 Create a Column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:19 Modify a Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:21 Create a Column Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:21 Modify a Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:28 Modify the Properties of a Beam or Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:29 A Quicker Way to Create a Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:29 Splitting Beams and Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:32 Connectivity Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:34

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Copy the Connected Beams with Regular Spacings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:34

Ladders, Stairs and Handrailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:1 Create a Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:1 Modify a Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:3 Create a Ladder Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:3 Modify a Ladder Component. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:8 Create Staircases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:9 Create a Concrete Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:12 Modify a Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:19 Create a Steel Flight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:21 Modify a Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:26 Create a Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:28 Modify a Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:32 Create a Spiral Stair Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:34 Modify a Spiral Stair Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:38

Handrailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:1 Create Handrailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:1 Create a Straight Handrail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:3 Modify a Straight Handrail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:9 Create a General Handrail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:11 Modify a General Handrail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:16 Create a Gate in Handrailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:18 Create a Gate on a Grating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:22

Bases

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Create a Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1 Create a Base Screed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:3 Create a Base + Screed Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:5 Create a Base Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:8 Create a Base Screed Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:12 Modify Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:15

Sub-Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1

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Create a Sub-component under a Straight Wall, a Curved Wall, a Beam or a Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1 Create a Sub-Component under a General Wall, Slab, Base, Landing or Grating. 13:8 Modify a Sub-Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:13 Positioning using Polar Coordinates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:16 Proposing a Sub-Component Without Write Access to the Owning Component . 13:17 Modification of a Proposed Sub-Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:23 Creating a Kicker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:24 Modify a Kicker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:28 Create a Connecting Sub-Component . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:30

Contour Editor in the Full Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1 Initiate the Full Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1 Define a Point with Distance and Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:2 Define an Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:3 Replace a Point with a Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:5 Define a Curve using an Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:5 Define a Curve using a Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:7 Define a Curving using a Fillet Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:9 Define a Curve by its Radius. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:10 Define a Curve by a Point on Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:12 Display Points of a Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:13 Define a Contour by Copying Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:13 Cut & Paste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:14 Split a Contour in Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:15

Management of Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15:1 Create of Assemblies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15:1 Assemblies Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15:2 Modify Assemblies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15:3

Main Form Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:1 Nuclear Concrete Design in Read-only Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:1

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Control the Graphical View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:3 Rename an Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:4 Copy an Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:7 Create a List of Connected Elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:9 Split Straight Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:11 Split Floors, General Walls, Landings, Bases and Gratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:13

Modelling Slopes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:1 Create a Sloping Screed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:1 Create a Sloping Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:2 Modify a Sloping Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:8 Create a Sloping Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:10

Anchor Spacing Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:1 Component Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:2 Detailed Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:3 Minimum Distances Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:8 Reports

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1

Introduction

1.1

Start the Application To run this application, either use the Design > Nuclear menu or click Applications toolbar in the main menu bar of PDMS.

. The Nuclear

The main form for the Nuclear Applications is shown.

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Note: Elements marked by § are read-only.

1.2

The Nuclear Applications Toolbar

To show the Nuclear Applications explorer, click

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To show the form for the current element, click To navigate to the previous element, click To navigate to the next element, click

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To rename the current element, click

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To copy the current element, click To delete the current element, click

.

.

. .

To create a list of the elements connected to the current element, click To split the current component, click

.

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To run anchor spacing checks, click To run the Diagnostic Wizard, click

.

To run Nuclear Concrete Quantities, click

1.3

To undo the last action, click

.

To redo the last action, click

.

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Navigation There are six ways to navigate to an element: 1. To navigate to the element using the list of the application's main form, select the element in the Select structural element list.

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2. To navigate to an element visible in the graphical view, check that the graphical view is in the Navigate mode and select the element in the view. To check the mode of the graphical view, see the status line at the top of the graphical view:

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If it is not in Navigate mode, click

in the Utilities toolbar before making a graphical pick.

3. To navigate to the previous element, click

in the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

4. To navigate to a connected element, select it in the list of connected members.

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5. To navigate to the next element, click

in Nuclear Applications tool bar.

6. You can also use the Design Explorer form from standard AVEVA PDMS; select the element in the Tree View list.

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If you navigate to a structural element compatible with the Nuclear Concrete Design Application, the AVEVA PDMS application is changed in the following cases: Element

Application

Slab

Walls & Floors

Floor Grating

Panels & Plates

Wall

Walls & Floors

Beam

Beams & Columns

Column

Beams & Columns

Stairs

Beams & Columns

Ladder

Beams & Columns

Handrail

Beams & Columns

Base

Walls & Floors

Note: If you navigate to an object that is not compatible with Nuclear Concrete Design or Nuclear Room Manager, the selected element will default to the world in the Select structural element list and the Nuclear Concrete Design application will remain

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inactive until you navigate to an object that is compatible with Nuclear Concrete Design or Nuclear Room Manager.

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Elements Used in the Nuclear Concrete Design Application

2.1

Hierarchy

2.2

Walls In PDMS a concrete wall is a CWALL. There are three types of components for a concrete wall: A curved wall is a WALL in PDMS A straight wall is an STWALL in PDMS A general wall is a GWALL in PDMS. A wall sub-component is an SBFI for a straight wall or a general wall and a FIXING for a curved wall. FIXING, FITT and COFI elements are used to connect walls to floors.

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Floors A floor slab is a CFLOOR in PDMS. A component of the floor slab is a FLOOR in PDMS A floor screed is a CSCREED in PDMS. A component of a floor screed is a SCREED in PDMS A sub-component for a slab is an SBFI. Nuclear Concrete Design manages the links between the slab and screed components (1) using COFIs, between the sub-components in the floor slab and the COFI in the floor screed (2) and between the sub-components in the floor screed and the COFI in the floor slab (3). Connections to walls, beams and columns omitted for clarity.

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Bases A base is a CFLOOR in PDMS. A component of a base is a FLOOR in PDMS A base screed is a CSCREED in PDMS. A component of a base screed is a SCREED in PDMS A sub-component for a base is an SBFI. Nuclear Concrete Design manages the links between the base and the supporting floor slab (1) using COFIs, between the base and the screed components (2) also using COFIs, between the sub-components in the base and the COFI in the base screed (3) and between the sub-components in the base screed and the COFI in the base (4).

2.5

Columns A column is an SBFR in PDMS. The component of a column is an SCTN in PDMS. The sub-component of a column is an SBFI in PDMS. A column may be connected to a floor slab using a FITT (1).

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Beams A beam is an SBFR in PDMS. The component of a beam is an SCTN in PDMS. The sub-component of a beam is an SBFI in PDMS. A beam may be connected to a floor slab using a FITT (1).

2.7

Stairs A staircase is an SBFR in PDMS.

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There are three types of stair component: The concrete flight is a PANE in PDMS. The steel flight is a GENSEC in PDMS. The landing is a FLOOR in PDMS. The two types of flight are never mixed in Nuclear Concrete Design. The sub-component of a landing is an SBFI in PDMS.

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Ladders A ladder is an SBFR in PDMS. The component of a ladder is a GENSEC in PDMS.

2.9

Handrails A handrail is an SBFR in PDMS. The component of a handrail is a GENSEC or SCTN in PDMS.

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Kickers A kicker is a WALL in PDMS This WALL is a sub-component of a floor screed or a floor slab if there is no screed.

2.11

Floor Gratings A Floor grating is an SBFR in PDMS. The grating component is a PANE in PDMS.

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The grating sub-component is an SBFI in PDMS.

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3

Create Hierarchy Elements

3.1

Create a Building To create a building, you must navigate to World and select the Building option of the Create drop-down list.

The Create Building form is shown.

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There are four steps in creating a building: 1. Name the Building Type a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to the project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. If the Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is selected the first available name will be proposed. Otherwise the name after the highest existing name in the naming sequence will be proposed. To change the proposed name use the video buttons under the name. changes the proposed name to the first available name. changes the proposed name to the previous unused name in the naming sequence. changes the proposed name to the next unused name in the naming sequence. changes the proposed name to the name after the last existing name in the naming sequence. 2. Select the Position Two methods are available to select the position of the building. 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top. You can also change the reference by typing in the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, it can be unlocked using

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2. Select the position in the graphical view using . The mode of the graphical view is changed and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.

Select the desired options in the Pick Type and Pick Method drop-down menus and select a position in the graphical view. Note: The mode of the graphical view reverts to the navigate mode after the selection. To avoid changing a desired value in a field, you can lock it, using

.

The default value is the origin of World. A sphere in the graphical view indicates the position proposed. 3. Select the Orientation Three methods are available to select the orientation of the building. 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is in the following form: < cardinal direction > [ < cardinal direction > [ < cardinal direction >]] wrt where: < cardinal direction > is E (east), W(west), N(north), S(south), U(up) or D(down) is a real value between 0 and 90. is the name of an existing element ( /* or /BUILDING_R for example) [ ] indicates an optional part. The same axis may not be used more than once. The direction is always displayed wrt World. An angle may have the following forms: 123.25

decimal degrees

123°15'05'' or 123d15m05s

degrees, minutes and seconds

130G12

decimal grades

2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The mode of the graphic view changes. Select an object in the graphical view. Press and hold the left hand mouse button and slide the cursor to the desired face and release. The direction is perpendicular to the face selected. Alternatively slide to the cursor to a desired edge and release. The direction is aligned with the edge selected. Note: The mode of the graphical view reverts to the navigate mode after the selection. 3. Change the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using . The mode of the graphical view changes. Select two positions to change the rotation via the angle between the two positions and the position of the building.

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The default value is in the up direction with respect to the world with a rotation of zero. In the graphical view, an arrow indicates the proposed direction. A line describing the angle in the trigonometric circle indicates the proposed rotation.

4. Confirm Building Creation Click Apply to create the building. The Building Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the building, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form is automatically closed. Note: It is also possible to create a building with the PDMS using the Create > Site menu. Select the CIV Building in the Purpose drop-down list to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete Design application.

3.2

Modify a Building To modify a building, you must navigate to that building. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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The position and orientation can be modified the same way they are selected in the Creation form. To confirm the change, click Apply. To create a new building with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Building form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS application to change the building, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

3.3

Create a Material To create a material, navigate to a building and select the Material option in the Create drop-down list.

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The Create Material form is shown.

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There are three steps to creating a material: 1. Name the Material Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. If the Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is selected the first available name will be proposed. Otherwise the name after the highest existing name in the naming sequence will be proposed. To change the proposed name use the video buttons under the name. 2. Choose Drawing Control in DRAFT Select the desired option in the drawing control in DRAFT. Select the hidden lines for concrete or masonry materials since normally there are no lines between these elements when they touch. Select the lines displayed for steel or wood materials since normally there are lines between these elements when they touch. Note: That this attribute is used to filter the elements available to be created under this element. For example if the concrete option is selected only concrete floors, walls, beams, columns, staircases etc. can be created. If the steel option is created only steel ladders, hand-railing, stairs etc. can be created. If the room option is chosen only room elements can be created. 3. Confirm Material Creation

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Click Apply to create the material. The Material Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel material creation, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a material with the PDMS using the Create > Zone menu. Change the line control using the Modify > Draft Edge Drawing menu (available in the Structures applications) to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete Design application.

3.4

Modify a Material To change a material, navigate to that material. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

You can change drawing control in DRAFT the same way it was selected in the Creation form. Modifying this attribute will change the types of element that can be created under the material. To confirm the change, click Apply. To create a new material with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Material form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the material, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

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Create a Level To create a level, navigate to a material and select the Level option in the Create drop-down list.

The Create Level form is shown.

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There are three steps to creating a level: 1. Name the Level Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. If the Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is selected the first available name will be proposed. Otherwise the name after the highest existing name in the naming sequence will be proposed. To change the proposed name use the video buttons under the name. 2. Select the Elevation There are three ways to select the elevation of the level. 1. Enter a value in the Elevation field. The reference is World. 2. Select the elevation using a position in the graphical view and the . The mode of the graphical view changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.

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Select the desired options in the Pick Type and Pick Method drop-down menus and select a position in the graphical view. Note: The mode of the graphical view reverts to the navigate mode after the selection. 3. Select the value from the list of previously used values from this building. The default value is zero wrt World. The level proposed is indicated by a cone in the graphical view. 3. Confirm level creation Click Apply to create the level. The Level Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of a Level, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a Level with the PDMS using the Create > Stru menu (available in the Structures applications). Select the LEVL option in the Purpose drop-down list to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete Design application.

3.6

Modify a Level To change a Level, navigate to that Level. If the form does not appear automatically, click on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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You can change the elevation the same way it was selected in the Creation form. To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a new level with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Level form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the level, click Refresh to display the current attributes. Note: There are two ways to change the elevation of a level with the PDMS: 1. Use the position functions available using the Position menu. 2. Manage all the levels using the Building Levels form available in the Walls & Floors application using the Settings > Storage Areas menu.

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To modify the elevation of a level: 1. Select the level in the Elevation Level list. 2. Display the Elevation form using the Modify > Elevation menu of the Building Levels form.

3. Select the elevation. There are two methods: enter a value in the Elevation field or select a position in the graphical view.

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Create a Group To create a group, navigate to a level and select the Group option in the Create drop-down list.

The Create Group form is shown.

There are four steps to creating a group:

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1. Name the group Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the default material Select the material desired using the Default Material drop-down list. The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip. 3. Select the type of group Select the type of group using the Purpose drop-down list. The purpose is used to control the types of elements allowed in the group. 4. Confirm group creation Click Apply to create the Group. The Group Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the Group, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a group with the PDMS using the Create > Framework menu (available in the Structures applications). Select an option in the Purpose drop-down list to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete Design application.

3.8

Modify a Group To modify a Group, navigate to that Group. If the form does not appear automatically, click on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

The material and the object can be modified the same way they are selected in the Creation form. To confirm the change, click Apply.

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To create a new group with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Group form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the Group, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

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Construction Aids

4.1

Create a Grid Before creating the structural elements, it is useful to create a grid to make it easier to position the elements. Show the tool bar using the Utilities > Constructs menu:

Create a grid using the Create > Grids > Linear menu.

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After the aids are created, they can be saved by using the Control > Save menu.

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This enables them to be retrieved later using the Control > Load menu. These aids can be saved and reloaded. Otherwise, they disappear when the session is closed.

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Floors

5.1

Create a Floor Slab To create a floor slab, navigate to a group that can contain slabs and select the Floor Slab option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are four steps to creating a floor slab: 1. Name the slab Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 1. Select the default material Select the desired material using the Default material drop-down list. Note: That only concrete materials are proposed i.e. those SOLI elements that have a purpose of CONC. The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip. 2. Select the assembly Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15. 3. Confirm slab creation Click Apply to create the slab. The Floor Slab Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the slab, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

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Note: It is also possible to create a floor slab with the PDMS using the Create > Compound > Floor menu (available in the Walls & Floors application). Select the SLAB Floor Slab option of the Purpose drop-down list to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete Design application.

5.2

Modify a Floor Slab To change a floor slab, navigate to that slab. If the form does not automatically appear, click on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

The material can be modified in the same way it was selected in the Creation form. To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a new floor slab with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Floor Slab form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the slab, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

5.3

Create a Floor Screed To create a floor screed, navigate to a group that can contain the slabs and select the Floor Screed option in the Create drop-down menu.

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There are four steps to creating a floor screed: 1. Name the slab Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the default material Select the desired material using the Default material drop-down list. Note: That only screed materials are proposed i.e. those SOLI elements that have a purpose of SCRE. The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip. 3. Select the assembly Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15. 4. Confirm slab creation Click Apply to create the screed. The Floor Screed Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the slab, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

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Note: It is also possible to create a floor screed with the PDMS using the Create > Compound > Screed menu (available in the Walls & Floors application). Select the SLAB Floor Screed option in the Purpose drop-down list to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete Design application. The use of the Modification form is the same as for the floor slab.

5.4

Create a Floor Slab + Screed Component To create a floor slab and a floor screed with the same contour, navigate to a floor slab and select the Slab + Screed option in the Create drop-down menu.

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There are seven steps to creating a floor slab + screed: 1. Name the slab Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. 2. Select the materials

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Select the desired material for the finish using the Screed material drop-down list. The default material is the value None. If the thickness of the finish is greater than zero, another value must be selected. Select the desired material for the floor slab using the Slab material drop-down list. The default material is the same as the slab element. The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip. 3. Enter the thickness Ten methods are available to select the slab levels: 1. Enter the absolute finished level (wrt World) in the Screed Level field. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The graphical view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. 3. Enter the finished thickness in the Screed Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, you can unlock it using

.

4. Measure the finished thickness using

and two graphical picks.

5. Enter the absolute slab level (with respect to the world) in the Slab Level field. 6. Select the slab level using a position in the graphical view and changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.

. The View's mode

7. Enter the slab thickness in the Slab Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, you can unlock it using

.

8. Measure the slab thickness using

and two graphical picks.

9. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. 10. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and the . The View's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, you can lock a thickness with . The default finished level is zero with respect to the level. The default screed thickness is zero. The default slab thickness is 300. 4. Select the position Two methods are available to select the slab position: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and up in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using 2. Select the position in the graphical view using

.

in the Position frame. To avoid

changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . The default position is at the origin of the level. By default, the position is the origin of the slab. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select a reference point to position the slab using the Reference drop-down list. 5. Select the orientation Three methods can be used to select the orientation of the slab: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using

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3. Modify the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using . Select two positions to change the rotation via the angle between these two positions and the position of the slab.

The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. 6. Select the shape Select the shape using the Shape drop-down menu. To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods to define the length and width: 1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields. 2. Measure the length and width using 3. Pick two opposite corners using

and two graphical picks.

.

4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with

.

To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to define the diameter: 1. Enter the value in the Diameter field. 2. Measure the diameter using

and two graphical picks.

3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with

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To specify a complex shape, you must run the 2D editor using the Complex option. The slab is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form. 7. Confirm slab creation Click Apply to create the slab. The floor slab component is created under the floor slab element. The floor screed component is created under the floor screed element. If the floor screed element does not exist, the floor screed element is created automatically. The Floor Slab + Screed Modification form replaces the Creation form. To cancel the creation of the slab, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

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Create a Floor Slab Component To create a floor slab component, navigate to a floor slab and select the Slab Component option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are seven steps to creating a floor slab component: 1. Name the slab Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. 2. Select the material Select the material desired for the component using the Material drop-down list. The default material is the same as the slab element. 3. Enter the thickness

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Six methods are available to select the slab levels: 1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view with changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.

. The view's mode

3. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, unlock it using . 4. Measure the thickness using

and two graphical picks.

5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom level field. 6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view with . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, you can lock a thickness with . The default slab level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is 300. 4. Select the position Two methods can be used to select the position of the slab: 1. Enter the values in the fields for East, North and Up in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out you can unlock it using 2. Select the position in the graphical view using

.

in the Position frame. To avoid

changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . The default position is at the origin of the level. By default, the position is the origin of the slab. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select a reference point to position the slab using the Reference drop-down list. 5. Select the orientation Three methods are available to select the orientation of the slab: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using

.

3. Change the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. 6. Select the shape Select the shape using the Shape drop-down menu. To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods to define the length and width: 1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields. 2. Measure the length and width using 3. Pick two opposite corners using

and two graphical picks.

.

4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with . To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to define the diameter: 1. Enter the value in the Diameter field.

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2. Measure the diameter using

and two graphical picks.

3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with . To specify a complex shape, you must run the 2D editor using the Complex option. The slab is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form. 7. Confirm slab creation Click Apply to create the slab. The floor slab component is created under the floor slab element. The Floor Slab + Screed Modification form replaces the Creation form. To cancel the creation of the slab, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

5.6

Create a Floor Screed Component To create a floor screed component, navigate to floor screed and select the Screed Component option of the Create drop-down list.

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There are six steps to creating a floor screed component: 1. Name the slab Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. 2. Select the material Select the material desired for the component using the Material drop-down list. The default material is the same as the slab element. 3. Enter the thickness Six methods can be used to select the slab levels:

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1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view with changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.

. The view's mode

3. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, unlock it using . 4. Measure the thickness using

and two graphical picks.

5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom level field. 6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view with . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If a floor slab is selected the background colour of the Bottom Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element. Note: Always use component.

for the bottom level to ensure that the screed is connected to the floor

If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, you can lock a thickness with . The default top level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is 100 (mm). If the screed is connected to a floor slab, the bottom level must be the same as the top level of the floor slab. 4. Select the position Two methods are available to select the position of the slab: 1. Enter the values in the fields for East, North and Up in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out you can unlock it using 2. Select the position in the graphical view using

.

in the Position frame. To avoid

changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . The default position is at the origin of the level. By default, the position is the origin of the slab. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select a reference point to position the slab using the Reference drop-down list. 5. Select the orientation Three methods are available to select the orientation of the slab: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using

.

3. Change the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. 6. Select the shape Select the shape using the Shape drop-down menu. To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods to define the length and width: 1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields. 2. Measure the length and width using

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3. Pick two opposite corners using

.

4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with . To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to define the diameter: 1. Enter the value in the Diameter field. 2. Measure the diameter using

and two graphical picks.

3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with . To specify a complex shape, you must launch the 2D editor using the Complex option. The screed is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form. 7. Confirm slab creation Click Apply to create the slab. The floor screed component is created under the floor screed element. The Floor Slab + Screed Modification form replaces the Creation form. To cancel the creation of the slab, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

5.7

Modify the Floor Slab + Screed Components To modify a slab component, navigate to the slab component. If the form does not appear automatically, click on the Nuclear Applications tool bar. If you have selected the floor slab component and the floor screed component does not exist, or if there is only one floor screed component connected to the floor slab, the Floor Slab + Screed Modification form is displayed.

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The materials, thickness, shape, position and orientation can be changed the same way they are selected in the Creation form. To modify the floor slab without modifying the Floor screed, select the Floor Slab in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. The Floor Slab Modification form is displayed.

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To modify the floor screed without modifying the floor slab, select the Floor Screed option in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. You are navigated to the floor screed and the Floor Screed Modification form is displayed. To confirm the change, click Apply. The elevation of connected components is adjusted accordingly.

The contour of the screed is modified to be the same as the floor slab. If you have modified the position of the floor slab, the following dialogue box is shown:

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If you want to move the origin of the floor slab without moving the floor slab, click Yes. If you want to move the floor slab, click No. If you want to cancel the modification of the floor slab, click Cancel. If you have modified the position of the floor slab and there are sub-components, another dialogue box is shown as follows:

If you want to move the floor slab without modifying the absolute position of the sub-components, click Yes. If you want to move the sub-components with the floor slab, click No. If you want to cancel the modification of the floor slab, click Cancel. To create a new floor slab with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Floor Slab and Screed form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the slab, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

5.8

Modify a Floor Slab Component To modify a floor slab component, navigate to the slab component. If the Floor Slab + Screed form is displayed, select the slab element connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form.

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The material, thickness, shape, position and orientation can be change the same way they are selected in the Creation form. To change the floor slab and floor screed, select the Slab & Screed option in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. The Floor Slab + Screed Modification form is shown.

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To modify the floor screed without modifying the floor slab, select the floor screed option in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. You are navigated to the floor screed and the Floor Screed Modification form is displayed. To confirm the change, click Apply. The elevation of any connected components is adjusted accordingly. The contour of connected screed components is not changed. To create a new floor slab with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Floor Slab form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the slab, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

5.9

Modify the Floor Screed Component To change a floor screed component, navigate to the floor screed.

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The material, thickness, shape, position and orientation can be modified the same way they are selected in the Creation form. To modify the floor slab and floor screed together, select the Slab & Screed option in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. You are navigated to the floor slab and the Floor Slab and Screed Modification form is displayed. To change the floor slab without changing the floor screed, select the Floor Slab option in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. You are navigated to the floor slab and the Floor Slab Modification form is displayed.

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To confirm the change, click Apply. To create a new floor screed with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Floor Screed form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the screed, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

5.10

Create Floor Grating To create floor grating, navigate to a group that can contain the gratings and select the Grating option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are four steps to creating grating: 1. Name the floor grating Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the default material Select the desired material using the Default material drop-down list. Note: That only steel materials are proposed i.e. SOLI elements with a purpose of STEE. The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip. 3. Select the assembly Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15. 4. Confirm grating creation Click Apply to create the grating. The Grating Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the grating, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

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Note: It is also possible to create grating with the PDMS using the Create > Sub-Frame menu (available in the Panels & Plates application). Select the GRAT Grating option of the Purpose drop-down list to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete Design application. The use of the Modification form is the same as for the floor slab.

5.11

Create a Floor Grating Component To create a floor-grating component, navigate to a grating and select the Component option in the Create drop-down men.

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There are eight steps to creating a grating component: 1. Name the grating Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. 2. Select the material Select the material desired for the component using the Material drop-down menu. The default material is the same as the grating element.

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3. Select the specification To copy the specification of another grating, click define the specification, click Catalogue.

and pick the other grating. To

There are three steps to using this form: 1. Select the specification using the Specification drop-down list. 2. Select the thickness in the list below. The thickness of the grating is set to this value. 3. Click Apply to confirm the specification, then Dismiss to close the form. Note: You have modified the specification by default. If the specification is unchanged, you do not have to display this form again when creating a second grating. 4. Enter the thickness Seven methods can be used to select the grating levels: 1. Select the thickness using Catalogue. 2. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. 3. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view with changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.

. The view's mode

4. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, unlock it using . 5. Measure the thickness using

and two graphical picks.

6. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom level field. 7. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view with . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, you can lock a thickness with

.

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The default top level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is 30. 5. Select the position Two methods are available to select the position of the grating: 1. Enter the values in the fields for East, North and Up of the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out you can unlock it using 2. Select the position in the graphical view using

.

in the Position frame. To avoid

changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . The default position is at the origin of the level. By default, the position is the origin of the grating. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select a reference point to position the grating using the Reference drop-down list. 6. Select the orientation Three methods are available to select the orientation of the grating: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using

.

3. Change the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. 7. Select the shape Select the shape using the Shape drop-down menu. To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods to define the length and width: 1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields. 2. Measure the length and width using 3. Pick two opposite corners using

and two graphical picks.

.

4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with . To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to define the diameter: 1. Enter the value in the Diameter field. 2. Measure the diameter using

and two graphical picks.

3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with . To specify a complex shape, you must launch the 2D editor using the Complex option. The creation of the slab is confirmed and the Modification form replaces the Creation form. 8. Confirm grating creation Click Apply to create the grating. The Grating Modification form replaces the Creation form. To cancel the creation of the grating, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create grating with the PDMS using the Create > Panel menu (in the Panels & Plates application). You can select the thickness from a specification using the button on the bar like this:

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5.12

Modify a Floor Grating Component To modify floor grating, navigate to the grating. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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The material, thickness, shape, position and orientation can be modified the same way they were selected in the Creation form. To confirm the change, click Apply. To create a new grating with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Grating form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss.

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If you use the PDMS to change the grating, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

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Nuclear Concrete Design Application User Guide Contour Editor in Brief Mode

6

Contour Editor in Brief Mode

6.1

Run the Editors Select the Complex option in the Shape drop-down list (components) or click Contour (under catalogued components) to launch the 2D Contour editor. The 2D Contour editor works in a single plane and is used to build a succession of points forming an extrusion type object (PDMS types FLOOR, SCREED, PANEL, EXTRU, NXTR, SREV and NREV).

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The 2D Spine Editor works in a single plane and is used to build a succession of points and curves forming a spine type object (PDMS types GENSEC and WALL).

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6.2

Create Points

There are two ways to create a point: 1. Enter the position values in the X and Y fields at the top of the list of vertices, and then click to insert the point after the current point. You can also use the options of the Insert After or Insert Before pop-up menu. The Insert After menu adds the point after the current point; the Insert Before menu adds the point before the current point. 2. Select the Create and then select a position in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. The point is added after the current point. You can undo the creation of the point using . You can also redo the creation after having undone it using . The point you have just created becomes the current point. Note: Before creating a point, check that the current point is selected.

6.3

Select a Point To change the current point, select the desired point in the list of vertices. The point numbers are displayed in the graphical view. An asterisk following the point number in the graphical view indicates the current point.

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In simple mode, the vertex fields are loaded with the values of the current point.

6.4

Modify a Point Two methods are available to modify the current point: 1. Enter the position values in the X and Y fields at the top of the list of vertices, and then click to replace the current point. You can also use the option of the Replace pop-up menu. The vertex fields are loaded with the former values of the current point. 2. Select the Modify option of the Graphical Pick radio button, and then select a position in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. You can undo the modification of the point using after having undone it using .

6.5

. You can also redo the modification

Create a Curve in a Contour There are two ways to create a curve: 1. Enter the position values in the X, Y and Radius fields at the top of the vertex list, and then click to insert the curve after the current point. The X and Y values indicate the intersection point of the curve.

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You can also use the options of the Insert After or Insert Before pop-up menus. The Insert After adds the curve after the current point; the Insert Before adds the curve before the current point. The curve you have just created becomes the current point. 2. Display the Define Curve by Radius form using the Insert Curve pop-up menu.

There are four steps to using this form: 1. Choose either the major curve or minor curve using the check box. The minor curve is proposed by default.

2. Choose the sense of the curve. The curve proposed is displayed in the graphical view by the Curve text. To change click

.

3. Four methods are available to define the radius: 1. Enter the value of the radius in the Radius field. 2. Measure the value using

and two graphical picks.

3. Select a radius of an existing curved beam or an existing curved wall by clicking on the shape in the graphical view. 4. Select a radius of a slab or an existing general wall by clicking the vertex of the curve in the graphical view. The radius is displayed in the graphical view in the form of a cylinder. The default value is the minimum that is half the distance between the preceding point and the following point that yields a half-circle curve. 4. Click Confirm to create the curve and close the form. The curve is added before the current point. Click Cancel to close the form without creating the curve. The current point does not change. You can undo the creation of the curve using having undone it using .

. You can also redo the creation after

Note: Before creating a curve, check that the current point is selected.

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6.6

Modify a Curve in a Contour To modify the current curve, enter the position values in the X, Y and Radius fields at the top of vertex list, and then click . You can also use the option of the Replace pop-up menu. The vertex fields are loaded with the former values of the current curve. You can undo the modification of the curve using after having undone it using .

. You can also redo the modification

Note: If the curve gives an invalid Contour, reduce the radius.

6.7

Create a Curve in a Spine

There are two ways to create a curve: 1. Enter the position values in the X, Y and Radius fields at the top of the vertex list, select the curve definition method using the Method drop-down list, then click insert the curve after the current point. The use of the X and Y values follows the definition method. With the Centre option, the values indicate the position of the centre of the curve.

to

With the On option, the values indicate a position on the curve.

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With the Radius option, the values indicate the dimension of the curve.

With the Fillet option, the values indicate the intersection point of the curve.

You can also use the options of the Insert After or Insert Before pop-up menus. The Insert After menu adds the curve after the current point; the Insert Before menu adds the curve before the current point. The curve you have just created becomes the current point. 2. Display the Define curve by radius view using the Insert Curve pop-up menu.

There are four steps to using this view: 1. Choose either the major curve or minor curve using the checkbox. The minor curve is proposed by default. 2. Choose the sense of the curve. The curve proposed is displayed in the graphical view by the Curve text. To change click

.

3. The radius can be defined in four ways: 1. Enter the value of the radius in the Radius field. 2. Measure the value using

and two graphical picks.

3. Select a radius of an existing curved beam or an existing curved wall by clicking on the shape in the graphical view.

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4. Select a radius of a slab or an existing general wall by clicking the vertex of the curve in the graphical view. The radius is displayed in the graphical view in the form of a cylinder. The default value is the minimum, which is half the distance between the preceding point and the following point that yields a half-circle curve. 4. Click Confirm to create the curve and close the form. The curve is added before the current point. Click Cancel to close the form without creating the curve. The current point does not change. You can undo the creation of the curve using having undone it using .

. You can also redo the creation after

Note: When creating a curve in a spine, you must follow the rule below: •

The first element (under a SPINE) must be a point (POINSP).

•

The last element (under a SPINE) must be a point (POINSP).

•

A point (POINSP) must be inserted between two successive curves (CURVE).

Note: Before creating a curve, check that the current point is selected.

6.8

Modify a Curve in a Spine To modify the current curve, enter the position values in the X, Y and Radius fields at the top of vertex list, choose the definition method using the Method drop-down list, then click . You can also use the option of the Replace pop-up menu. The vertex fields are loaded with the former values of the current curve. You can undo the modification of the curve using after having undone it using .

. You can also redo the modification

Note: If the curve gives an invalid spine, reduce the radius with the Fillet and Centre definition options and increase the radius with the Radius option.

6.9

Delete a Point or a Curve To delete the current point or the current curve, click menu. You can undo the deletion of the curve using undone it using .

6.10

. You can also use the Cut pop-up

. You can also redo the deletion after having

Close the Editor To close the editor, click Dismiss. The Contour must be valid before closing the editor; otherwise a dialogue box is shown that asks if you want to delete the element. If you click Yes, the element is deleted. If you click No, you return to the editor to enable the correction of the Contour. There are two causes for invalid geometry in a contour: 1. A thickness of zero: The thickness must be modified outside the editor. 2. Points are missing: At least three points are necessary in a contour.

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The following problems do not result in invalid geometry but should be avoided to avoid confusion: 1. Intersecting contour: Example as below:

2. Radius too large in a curve. Example:

There are five causes for invalid geometry in a spine: 1. Problem with section. The section must be modified outside the editor. 2. Points are missing. At least two points are required in a spine. 3. The curve (CURVE) is not between two points (POINSP). 4. Radius too small for section. The width of the section must be less than that of the radius. Example:

5. Improper definition of a curve. Example:

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Important: Correct invalid geometry problems as early as possible.

6.11

Automatic correction wizard You can correct problems using

.

If there is a single correction, a dialogue box is shown to confirm the modification e.g. not enough points:

Click Yes to do the modification. Click No to cancel the modification.

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Nuclear Concrete Design Application User Guide Walls

7

Walls

7.1

Create a Wall To create a wall, navigate to a group that can contain the walls and select the Wall in the Create drop-down.

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There are four steps to creating a wall: 1. Name the wall Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the default material Select the desired material using the Default material drop-down list. The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip. 3. Select the assembly Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15. 4. Confirm wall creation Click Apply to create the wall. The Wall Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the wall, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a wall with the PDMS using the Create > Compound > Wall menu (available in the Walls & Floors application).

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7.2

Modify a Wall To modify a wall, navigate to that wall. If the form does not appear automatically, click the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

on

The material can be modified the same way it was selected in the Creation form. To confirm the change, click Apply. To create a new wall with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Wall form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the wall, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

7.3

Create a Straight Wall To create a straight wall (a component of a wall), navigate to a wall and select the Straight Wall option in Create drop-down list.

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There are eight steps to creating a straight wall: 1. Name the straight wall Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the desired material using the Material drop-down list.

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The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip. 3. Enter the height of the wall

Six methods can be used to select the top and bottom levels of the wall: 1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. If the height is locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the height is locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. If a suitable element is selected the background colour of Top Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element. 3. Enter the height in the Height field. If the height is locked, you can unlock it with The top level adapts. 4. Measure the height using

.

and two graphical picks. The bottom level adapts.

5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. If the height is locked or if the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the height is locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. If a suitable element is selected the background colour of Bottom Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element. Note: Use for the top and bottom levels to establish a connection with the floors above and below the straight wall. If you do not want the height to adapt to level modifications, the height can be locked using . The default bottom level is zero with respect to the level. A cone shows the top level of the wall in the graphical view. 4. Defining the section To copy the section of another wall, click section, click Catalogue.

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There are six steps to using this form: 1. Select the specification using the Specification drop-down list. 2. Select the section using the Generic Type drop-down list. 3. Select the size in the list of components. If the shape can be configured, there is only one component. 4. Choose the alignment of the wall using the Justification, Member Line, and Joint Line drop-down lists.

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For the justification of the section around the path of the wall (Justification), use one of three p-lines at bottom (BOW, CBOW or OBOW). For the line drawn in the DRAFT module (Member Line), use NA. For the connection line (Joint Line), use NA. 5. Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties form that is displayed when you click Properties. Ignore the Height property because you have already entered the value in the main form. 6. Click Apply to confirm the section, then Dismiss to close the form. Note: You have modified the section by default. If the section is the same, it is unnecessary to display this form when creating a second component of the wall. You can also modify the properties of the wall using Properties. You can also change the justification of the wall using Mirror Profile. 5. Select the start and end position of the wall

There are twelve methods available to select the start and end positions of the wall: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and the top in the Start Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock using . If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 2. Select the start position in the graphical view using

in the Start Position frame.

To avoid modifying a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. Its length is always calculated between both positions. 3. Enter the values in the field for east, north and the top in the End Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in

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the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 4. Select the end position in the graphical view using

in the End Position frame.

To avoid modifying a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 5. Enter the value of the length in the Length field. The end position is adjusted to suit the new length. 6. Measure the length using

. The end position is adjusted to suit the new length.

7. Enter the values in the Direction fields. The direction is in the following form: [ [[ ]] wrt Where: est E (east), W(west), N(north), S(south), U(up) or D(down) is a real value between 0 and 90. is the name of an existing element ( /* or /-HR for example) [ ] indicates an optional part. The same axis may not be used several times. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using

. The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction

and the existing length. To avoid changing the desired direction, lock it using

.

8. Select the direction in the graphical view using . Select an object in the graphical view and slide the cursor to the desired face. The direction is perpendicular to the selected face. The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing length. To reverse the direction, click lock it using

. To avoid changing the desired direction,

.

9. Select the start position, then the end position using the Start/End Graphical Pick option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select two positions in the graphical view. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 10. Select the start position using the Move Graphically drop-down list above the position frames. Select a position in the graphical view. The end position is adjusted to suit the direction and current length. 11. Click . This flips the start and end position. The start position takes the end position values. The end position takes the start position values. The length keeps the same value but the direction is reversed. 12. Click . This continues the wall from the previous values. The start position takes the end position values. The distance and direction keep the same values. The end position is calculated from the start position, length and direction values. The default position is at the origin of the level with an eastward direction with respect to the level and a length of 5000mm. The up (U) positions are locked by default. In the graphical view, the positions proposed are shown by an arrow between the start and end. Note: The positions can be modified if the connectivity is activated.

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6. Select the mitre Three methods are available to select each mitre: 1. Enter a direction in the field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using the face selected.

. . The direction is perpendicular to

3. Choose the perpendicular to the direction of the wall using . The mitre is calculated automatically when the direction of the wall is modified. By default, the mitres are perpendicular to the direction of the wall. 7. Activate the connectivity If you have selected a position on a straight wall, a column or a straight beam with a graphical pick, the wall is automatically connected to the element selected. The name of the element selected is shown with a yellow background. If the connectivity is activated, the position and the mitre of this end are adjusted.

If you have not selected a straight wall, nor a column or straight beam, but the end is in the same position as the end of a wall, column or beam, a second form of connectivity can be used. If the connectivity is activated, the mitre of both ends is adjusted.

Note: To use the second type of connectivity, select a p-point on the slab instead of the end of the other wall/beam/column. 8. Confirm straight wall creation Click Apply to create the straight wall. The Straight Wall Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the straight wall, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: To avoid the modification of wall justification, create the wall in the same direction around a slab.

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Note: It is also possible to create a straight wall with the PDMS using the Create > Wall > Straight menu (available in the Walls & Floors application).

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Modify a Straight Wall To modify a straight wall, navigate to that wall. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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The material, levels, positions and mitres can be modified the same way they were selected in the Creation form. To copy the section of another wall, click click Catalogue.

and select the other wall. To modify the section,

There are eight steps to using this form: 1. Select the specification using the Specification drop-down list. 2. Select the section using the Generic Type drop-down list. 3. Select the size in the list of components. 4. Choose the alignment of the wall using the Justification, Member Line, and Joint Line drop-down lists.

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5. Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties form displayed when you click Properties. 6. If you want to adjust the ends of the straight walls and beams and the columns connected to the wall, select the Re-trim all attached sections option.

7. If you want to use this section to create other walls, select Use as default section option. 8. Click Apply to change the wall section, then on Dismiss to close the form. Note: The modification is made immediately; before the Straight Wall Modification form is confirmed. You can also modify the properties using Properties. Text in red indicates that the wall is connected to the end of the named wall or beam. Text in yellow indicates that the wall is connected along the named wall or beam. Text in green indicates that the wall is connected to the named floor. If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitres of the ends are adjusted. To add a connection to another element, use the PDMS. Note: If the connectivity hinders you in making the desired change, you can disconnect the end using the Connect > Disconnect menu of the Walls & Floors application. To confirm the change, click Apply. To create a new wall component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Straight Wall form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the wall, click Refresh to display the current attributes. To modify a connected element, select it in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. You are navigated to the element and a Modification form is displayed.

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Modify Wall Properties To change the properties of a wall, navigate to the wall to be changed, and then display the Modify Properties form by using the Modify > Properties menu.

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There are two steps in using this form: 1. Select the property values Two methods are available to select the values: 1. Enter the value in the field. 2. Measure the value using and two selections in the graphical view. The significance of the properties is indicated on the plot. 2. Confirm the modification Click Apply to confirm the property change. Click Dismiss to close the form. Click Default to load the default values. Click Reset to reload the current values.

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Splitting the Walls To divide a wall into two walls, call up the Split Walls form using the Modify > Walls > Split menu.

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There are five steps involved in using this form: 1. Select the connectivity option Select the Trimmed option of the Connections at split. 2. Initiate the graphical picks Click Apply to initiate the graphical picks. Use the Confirm before splitting option before clicking Apply button if you are unsure of your choice. 3. Select the splitting elements In the graphical view, select the splitting element (a straight wall, column or straight beam). If there are several splitting elements, select them one by one. Press Escape to stop the selection. 4. Select the elements to be split In the graphical view, select the wall to be split. If there are several elements to split, select them one by one. Press Escape to stop the selection. 5. Confirm the split If you have used the Confirm option, confirm the splitting with OK. Click Cancel to close the form.

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7.7

Connectivity Menu

There are three steps involved in disconnecting the end of a wall: 1. Initiate the graphical pick using the Connect > Disconnect menu. 2. In the graphical view, select the end of the wall to disconnect. If several elements are to be disconnected, select them one by one. 3. Press Escape to initiate the disconnection. To connect the end of a wall to another straight wall, column or straight beam, the four steps below must be followed: 1. Initiate the graphical pick using the Connect > Wall to Wall menu. 2. In the graphical view, select a wall, column or a straight beam to connect. 3. In the graphical view, select the end of the wall to adjust. If there are several elements to be adjusted, select them one by one. 4. Press Escape key twice to initiate the connection. To connect the ends of two walls, follow these three steps: 1. Initiate the graphical pick using the Connect > Wall End menu. 2. In the graphical view, select the ends of the walls. 3. Press Escape key to initiate the connection. If the walls are already connected, for example a wall just been moved, use the Trim menus. There are three steps to adjusting the end of a wall: 1. Initiate the graphical pick using the Connect > Trim > Wall End menu. 2. In the graphical view, select the end of the wall to adjust. If there are several elements to be adjusted, select them one by one. 3. Press Escape key to initiate adjustment. To adjust all the ends connected to the wall, follow these three steps: 1. Initiate the graphical pick using the Connect > Trim > Connected Walls menu. 2. In the graphical view, select the wall concerned. If there are several elements connected, select them one by one. 3. Press Escape key to initiate adjustment.

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Create a Curved Wall To create a curved wall (a component of a wall), navigate to a wall and select the Curved Wall option in the Create drop-down list. In a translated project, it is possible to create non-catalogued walls.

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There are nine steps to creating a curved wall:

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1. Name the curved wall Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the material desired using the Material drop-down list. The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip. 3. Enter the height of the wall

Six methods can be used to select the top and bottom levels of the wall: 1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt world) in the Top Level field. If the height is locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . If the height is locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. If a suitable element is selected the background colour of Top Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element. 3. Enter the height in the Height field. If the height is locked, it can be unlocked using . The top level adapts. 4. Measure the height using

and two graphical picks. The top level adapts.

5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt world) in the Bottom Level field. If the height is locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . If the height is locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. If a suitable element is selected the background colour of Bottom Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element. Note: Use for the top and bottom levels to establish a connection with the floors above and below the curved wall. If you do not want the height to adapt to the level changes, lock the height using . The default bottom level is zero with respect to the level. The default height is 3000 (mm). A cone in the graphical view shows the top level of the wall. 4. Defining the Section To copy the section of another wall, click

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To reverse the direction of the section, select the Mirror Section option. To define the section, click Catalogue.

There are six steps involved in using this form: 1. Select the specification using the Specification drop-down list. 2. Select the section using the Generic Type drop-down list. 3. Select the size in the list of components. 4. Choose the alignment of the wall using the Justification, Member Line, and Joint Line drop-down lists. 5. Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties form displayed when you click Properties. Ignore the Height parameter because it was already entered in the main form. 6. Click Apply to confirm the section, then Dismiss to close the form.

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You can also use Properties to modify the properties of the wall. 5. Select the wall position Two methods are available to select the original position of the wall: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and the top in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using 2. Select the start position in the graphical view using

.

in the Position frame. To

avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . The default position is the origin of the level. This position is shown in the graphical view by a sphere. 6. Select the orientation of the wall Two methods are available to select the orientation of the wall: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. In the graphical view, the orientation proposed is shown by an arrow positioned at the origin and in the direction of the value of the rotation.

7. Select the mitres Three methods can be used to select each mitre: 1. Enter a direction in the field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using the selected face.

. . The direction is perpendicular to

3. Choose the perpendicular to the direction of the wall using . The mitre is calculated automatically when the direction of the wall is modified. By default, the mitres are perpendicular to the direction of the wall. 8. Activate the connectivity If the extremity of the wall proposed is in the same position as another end and the connectivity is activated, the mitres of both ends are adjusted.

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9. Select the type of wall Two types of curved wall are available:

Simple Curve There are eight methods available to define the shape of a simple curved wall: 1. Enter the value in the Radius field. If the field is locked, it can be unlocked using . 2. Measure the radius using

and two graphical picks.

3. Enter the value in the Arc Angle field. 4. Enter the Arc Angle using

and a graphical pick.

5. Select the position of the centre using the Graphical Pick Centre option in the drop-down list below the Shape drop-down list. If the radius is not locked, the start position of the curve does not change but the radius is calculated from the new centre. The end position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius. If the radius is locked, the start and end positions are adjusted to use the current value of the radius. The rotation and aperture of the angle are also adjusted.

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6. Select the start position using the Graphical Pick Start option in the drop-down list below the Shape drop-down list. The rotation and Angle of the arc are adjusted for the new start of the curve. If the radius is locked, the start position is adjusted to use the current value of the radius. Otherwise, the end position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius. 7. Select the end position using the Graphical Pick End option in the drop-down list below the Shape drop-down list. The Angle of the arc is adjusted for the new end of the curve. If the radius is locked, the end position is adjusted to use the current value of the radius. Otherwise the start position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius. 8. Copy an existing curve using the Graphical Pick Curve option of the drop-down list below the Shape drop-down list. The vertex of a slab or grating must be selected with a radius. If the radius is locked, the start and end positions are adjusted to use the current value of the radius. Complex Curve To define a complex curve, run the 2D Editor using the Shape drop-down list. The curved wall is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form. 10. Confirm curved wall creation Click Apply to create the curved wall. The Curved Wall Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the curved wall, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a curved wall using the PDMS with the Create > Wall > Ring menu (available in the Walls & Floors application).

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Modify a Curved Wall To modify a curved wall, navigate to the curved wall. If the form does not appear immediately, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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The material, levels, type, position, orientation and mitres can be modified the same way they were selected in the Creation form. The section can be modified in the same way as a straight wall. If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitres of the ends are adjusted. To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a new wall component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Curved Wall form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the wall, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

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Create a General Wall To create a general wall, navigate to a wall and select the General Wall option of the Create drop-down list.

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There are seven steps to creating a general wall: 1. Name the wall component Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. 2. Select the material Select the material desired for the component using the Material drop-down list. The default material is the same as the wall element. 3. Enter the height

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Six methods can be used to select the wall levels: 1. Enter the absolute top level (with respect to World) in the Top Level field. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If a suitable element is selected the background colour of Top Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element. 3. Enter the height in the Height field. If the height is locked, it can be unlocked using . 4. Measure the height using

and two graphical picks.

5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. 6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If a suitable element is selected the background colour of Bottom Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element. Note: Use for the top and bottom levels to establish a connection with the floors above and below the general wall. If you do not want the height to adapt to level changes, the height can be locked using . The default bottom level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is 3000. 4. Select the position Two methods are available to select the wall's position: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using 2. Select the position in the graphical view using

.

in the Position frame. To avoid

changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . The default position is the origin of the level. By default, the position is the origin of the wall. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select a reference point to position the wall using the Reference drop-down list. 5. Select the orientation Two methods are available to select the orientation of the wall: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using

.

3. Modify the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. 6. Select the shape Select the shape using the Shape drop-down list. To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods to define the length and width: 1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields. 2. Measure the length and width using

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3. Pick two opposite corners using

.

4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with . To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to define the diameter: 1. Enter the value in the Diameter field. 2. Measure the diameter using

and two graphical picks.

3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with . To define a complex shape, initiate the 2D editor using the Complex option. The creation of the wall is confirmed and the Modification form replaces the Creation form. Note: Do not use the Rectangular option to avoid displaying the non-catalogued Straight Wall Modification form. 7. Confirm wall creation Click Apply to create the wall. The general wall is created under the wall element. The General Wall Modification form replaces the Creation form. To cancel the creation of the wall, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a general wall with the PDMS using the Create > Wall > User Defined menu (available in the Walls & Floors application).

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Modify a General Wall To modify a general wall, navigate to the wall component. If the general wall is rectangular or circular in shape, the form used to modify the non-catalogued walls appears.

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The material, height, shape, position and orientation can be modified the same way they are selected in the Creation form. To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a new wall component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create General Wall form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss.

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If you use the PDMS to change the wall, click Refresh to display the current attributes. To modify a connected element, select it in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. You are navigated to the element and a Modification form is displayed.

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Nuclear Concrete Design Application User Guide Graphical Picks

8

Graphical Picks

8.1

Positioning Control Form

Working Plane maps the selected position on to the working plane. In Nuclear Concrete Design the working plane is automatically set to the current level. The Nuclear Concrete Design as the Creation or Modification form normally has this facility. The Pick Type drop-down list can be used to restrict the selection. Type

Definition

Method of Use

Element

Line of the justification p-line or origin Click the element of the element

Aid

Line, point, circle or grid created Click Aid using the Utilities > Constructs menu

Pline

Line of the p-line

Click the element and slide on to the p-line

Ppoint

Position of p-point

Click the element and slide on to the p-point

Screen

Position on the screen

Click the graphical view

Graphics

Surface, Edge or Corner of an object Click the element and slide on to the surface ( ), the edge ( / ) or the corner ( )

All

Element, Aid, Pline, or Ppoint

Depends selected

on

the

type

of

object

The Pick Option drop-down list is used to determine the manner in which the pick is used to calculate a position.

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Option

Definition

Equivalent

Snap

The nearest significant position

Distance 0

Distance

The position at a given distance from the nearest significant position

Mid-Point

Mid-point between significant positions

Fraction

The position at a given fraction of the distance between significant positions

Proportion

The position at a given proportion of the distance between significant positions.

Intersect

The position is at the intersection of two picked lines

Cursor

An arbitrary position

Proportion Fraction 2

0.5

The method used to calculate the derived position is controlled using the Settings > Picking Control menu.

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Significant Snap is used to control the types of significant positions used: •

Including components along the element (the types of components are controlled use the Section and wall settings Set) as well as the ends.

•

Only the ends (the derived position is controlled use the Section and wall settings Set).

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Nuclear Concrete Design Application User Guide Beams and Columns

9

Beams and Columns

9.1

Create a Beam To create a beam, navigate to a group that can contain the beams and select the Beam option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are four steps to creating a beam: 1. Name the beam Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the default material Select the desired material using the Default material drop-down list. 3. Select the assembly Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15. 4. Confirm beam creation Click Apply to create the beam. The Beam Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the beam, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a beam with the PDMS use the Create > Sub-Frame menu (available in the Beams & Columns application).

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9.2

Modify a Beam To modify a beam, navigate to the beam. If the form does not appear automatically, click on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

The material can be modified the same way it is selected in the Creation form. To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a new beam element with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Beam form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the beam, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

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Create a Straight Beam To create a straight beam (a component of a beam), navigate to a beam and select the Straight Beam option in the Create drop-down list. In certain projects, it is possible to create non-catalogued beams (configurable by the application assistant).

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There are eight steps to creating a straight beam:

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1. Name the straight beam Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. 2. Select the material Select the desired material using the Material drop-down list. 3. Define the section To copy the section of another beam, click To define the section, click Catalogue.

and select the other beam.

There are six steps involved in using this form: 1. Select the specification using the Specification drop-down list.

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2. Select the section using the Generic Type drop-down list. 3. Select the size in the list of components. If the shape is variable, there is only one component. 4. Choose the alignment of the beam using the Justification, Member Line, and Joint Line drop-down lists.

TOS is often useful for the justification of the section around the beam axis (Justification). For the line drawn in the DRAFT module (Member Line), use NA. For the connection line (Joint Line), use NA. 5. Enter the properties of the section, use the Modify Properties form displayed when you click Properties. 6. Click Apply to confirm the section, then Dismiss to close the form. Note: You have modified the section by default. If the section is the same, it is unnecessary to display this form when creating a second beam component. You can also modify the properties of the beam using Properties. 4. Select the start and end position of the beam

Fourteen methods are available to select the beam's start and end positions: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north, and top in the Start Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 2. Select the start position in the graphical view using

in the Start Position frame.

To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is

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calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 3. Select the start elevation in the graphical view using in the Start Position frame. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 4. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the End Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 5. Select the end position in the graphical view using

in the End Position frame.

To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 6. Select the end elevation in the graphical view using in the End Position frame. If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 7. Enter the value of the length in the Length field. The end position is adjusted to suit the new length. 8. Measure the length using

. The end position is adjusted to suit the new length.

9. Enter the values in the Direction fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using . The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing length. To avoid modifying the desired direction, lock it using

.

10. Select the direction in the graphical view and

. The end position is adjusted to

suit the new direction and the existing length. To reverse direction, click avoid changing the desired direction, lock it using

. To

.

11. Select the start position and then the end position using the Start/End Graphical pick option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select two positions in the graphical view. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted for the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 12. Select the start position using the Move graphically option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select a position in the graphical view. The end position is adjusted for the direction and the current length. 13. Click . This flips the start and end position. The start position takes the end position values. The end position takes the start position values. The length keeps the same value but the direction is reversed. 14. Click . This continues the beam from the previous values. The start position takes the end position values. The distance and direction keep the same values. The end position is calculated from the start position, length and direction values. The default position is the origin of the level with an eastward direction with respect to the level and a length of 5000 mm.

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The positions proposed are shown in the graphical view by an arrow between the start and end. Note: The positions can be modified if the connectivity is activated. 5. Select the rotation of the section Enter an angle in the Section Rotation field. The angle can have the following forms: 123.25

decimal degrees

123°15'05'' or 123d15m05s

degrees, minutes and seconds

130G12

decimal grades

By default the rotation of the section is zero. 6. Select the mitres Three methods are available to select each mitre: 1. Enter a direction in the field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using

. .

3. Choose the perpendicular to the direction of the beam using . The mitre is calculated automatically when the direction of the beam is modified. By default, the mitres are perpendicular to the direction of the beam. 7. Activating the connectivity If you have selected a position on a straight wall, a column or a straight beam with a graphical pick, the beam is automatically connected to the selected element. The name of the connected element is shown with a yellow background. If the connectivity is activated, the position and the mitre of this end are adjusted.

Note: To connect a beam at the top of a wall, increase the offset allowed using the Settings > Tolerances menu. Modify the value of the Offset field to 10,000 in the Section Tolerances form and the Position Tolerances frame. 8. Validating the creation of a straight beam Click Apply to create the straight beam. The Straight Beam Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the straight beam, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a straight beam with the PDMS using the Create > Section > Straight menu (available in the Beams & Columns application).

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9.4

Modify a Straight Beam To modify a straight beam, navigate to the straight beam. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

The material, positions and mitres can be modified the same way they were selected in the Creation form. To copy the section of another beam, click

and select the other beam.

To modify the section, click Catalogue.

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There are eight steps involved in using this form: 1. Select the specification using the Specification drop-down list. 2. Select the section using the Generic Type drop-down list. 3. Select the size in the components list. 4. Choose the alignment of the beam using the Justification, Member Line, and Joint Line drop-down lists. 5. Enter the section properties using the Modify Properties form displayed when you click Properties. 6. If you want to adjust the ends of straight walls, straight beams and columns connected to the beam, select the Re-trim all attached sections option.

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7. If you want to use this section to create other beams, select the Use as default section option. 8. Click Apply to modify the beam section, then Dismiss to close the form. Note: The section is modified before the confirmation of the Straight Beam Modification form. You can also modify the properties using Properties. Text in red indicates that the beam is connected to the end of the named wall or beam. Text in yellow indicates that the beam is connected along the named wall or beam. Text in green indicates that the beam is connected to the named floor. If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitres of the ends are adjusted. To add a connection to another element, you must use the PDMS. Note: If the connectivity hinders you in making the desired modification, disconnect the end using the Connect > Disconnect menu of the Beams & Columns application. To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a new beam component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Beam form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the beam, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

9.5

Create a Curved Beam To create a curved beam (component of a beam), navigate to a beam and select the Curved Beam option of the Create drop-down list.

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There are ten steps to creating a curved beam: 1. Name the curved beam

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Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the material desired in the Material drop-down list. 3. Define the section To copy the section of another beam, click and select the other beam. To reverse the direction of the section, select the Mirror Profile checkbox. To define the section, click Catalogue. You can also click Properties to modify the properties of the section. The use is the same as for a straight beam. 4. Select the position of the beam Two methods are available to select the original position of the beam: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frames. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using 2. Select the position in the graphical view using

.

in the Start Position frame. To

avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . The default position is the origin of the level. This position is shown in the graphical view by a sphere. 5. the orientation of the beam Two methods are available to select the orientation of the beam: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. The orientation proposed is shown in the graphical view by an arrow positioned at the origin and in the direction of the value of the rotation.

6. Select the rotation of the section Enter an angle in the Section Rotation field. By default the rotation of the section is zero. 7. Select the mitres Three methods can be used to select each mitre: 1. Enter a direction in the field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using the face selected.

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3. Choose the perpendicular to the direction of the beam using . The mitre is calculated automatically when the direction of the beam is modified. By default, the mitres are perpendicular to the direction of the beam. 8. Activate the connectivity If the end of the beam proposed is in the same position as another end and the connectivity is activated, the mitre of both ends is adjusted.

9. Choose the type of beam Two types of curved beam are available:

Simple Curve Eight methods are available to define the shape of a simple curved beam: 1. Enter the value in the Radius field. If the field is locked, it can be unlocked using . 2. Measure the radius using

and two graphical picks.

3. Enter the value in the Arc Angle field. 4. Enter the Angle of the arc using

and a graphical pick.

5. Select the position of the centre using the Centre graphical pick option in the drop-down list over the Shape drop-down list. If the radius is not locked, the start

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position of the curve does not change and the radius is calculated from the new centre. The end position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius. If the radius is locked, the start and end positions are adjusted to use the current value of the radius. The rotation and angle of the arc are also adjusted.

6. Select the start position using the Start graphical pick option in the drop-down list over the Shape list. The rotation and angle of the arc are adjusted for the new start of the curve. If the radius is locked, the start position is adjusted to use the current value of the radius. Otherwise, the end position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius. 7. Select the end position using End graphical pick option in the drop-down list over the Shape list. The angle of the arc is adjusted for the new end of the curve. If the radius is locked, the end position is adjusted to use the current value of the radius. Otherwise the start position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius. 8. Copy an existing curve using the Curve graphical pick option in the drop-down list over the Shape list. You must select a vertex of a slab or a grating with a radius. If the radius is locked, the start and end positions are adjusted to use the current value of the radius. Complex Curve To define a complex curve, the 2D Editor must be run using the Shape drop-down list. The curved beam is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form. 10. Confirm the creation of the curved beam Click Apply to create the curved beam. The curved beam Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the curved beam, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a curved beam with the PDMS using the Create > Sections > Ring menu (available in the Beams & Columns application).

9.6

Modify a Curved Beam To modify a curved beam, navigate to the curved beam. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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The material, section, position, orientation and mitres can be modified the same way they were selected in the Creation form. The section can be modified the same way as for a straight beam. If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitres of the ends are adjusted. To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a new beam component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Curved Beam form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the beam, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

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9.7

Create a Column To create a column, navigate to a group that can contain columns and select the Column option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are four steps to creating a column: 1. Name the column Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the default material Select the desired material using the Default material drop-down list. 3. Select the assembly Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15. 4. Confirm column creation Click Apply to create the column. The Column Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the column, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a column with the PDMS using the Create > Sub-Frame menu (available in the Beams & Columns application).

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9.8

Modify a Column To modify a column, navigate to that column. If the form does not appear automatically, click on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

The material is modified the same way it is selected in the Creation form. To confirm a modification, click Apply. To create a new column element with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Column form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the column, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

9.9

Create a Column Component To create a component of a column, navigate to a column and select the Component option in the Create drop-down list. In certain projects, it is possible to create non-catalogued columns (configurable by the application assistant).

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There are eight steps to creating a column: 1. Name the column Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the desired material using the Material drop-down list. 3. Define the section To copy the section of another beam or column, click column. To define the section, click Catalogue.

and select the other beam or

There are six steps involved in using this form:

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1. Select the specification using the Specification drop-down list. 2. Select the section using the Generic Type drop-down list. 3. Select the size in the list of components. If the shape is variable, there is only one component. 4. Choose the alignment of the column using the Justification, Member Line, and Joint Line drop-down lists. NA is often useful for the justification of the section around the column axis (Justification). For the line drawn in the DRAFT module (Member Line), use NA. For the connection lines (Joint Line), use NA. 5. Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties form displayed when you click Properties. 6. Click Apply to confirm the section, then on Dismiss to close the form. Note: You have modified the section by default. If the section is the same, it is unnecessary to display this form when creating a second column component. You can also modify the properties of the beam using Properties. 4. Select the start and end positions of the Column

Fourteen methods are available to select the start and end positions of the column: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Start Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted for the direction; otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both positions. 2. Select the start position in the graphical view using

in the Start Position frame.

To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted for the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both positions. 3. Select the start elevation in the graphical view using in the Start Position frame. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions.

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4. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the End Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted for the direction; otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both positions. 5. Select the end position in the graphical view using

in the End Position frame.

To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted for the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both positions. 6. Select the end elevation in the graphical view using in the End Position frame. If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 7. Enter the value of the length in the Height field. The end position is adjusted to suit the new height. 8. Measure the height using

. The end position is adjusted to suit the new length.

9. Enter the values in the Direction field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using . The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing height. To avoid changing the desired direction, lock it using

.

10. Select the direction in the graphical view using

. The end position is adjusted to

suit the new direction and the existing height. To reverse the direction, click avoid changing the desired direction, lock it using

. To

.

11. Select the start position, then the end position using the Start/end graphical pick option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select two positions in the graphical view. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted for the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both positions. 12. Select the start position using the Move graphically option in the drop-down menu above the position frames. Select a position in the graphical view. The end position is adjusted for the direction and current height. 13. Click . This flips the start and end position. The start position takes the end position values. The end position takes the start position values. The height keeps the same value but the direction is reversed. 14. Click . This continues the column from the previous values. The start position takes the end position values. The height and direction keep the same values. The end position is calculated from the start position, length and direction values. The default position is at the origin of the level with an upward (U) direction with respect to the level and a height of 5000. The direction is locked by default. In the graphical view, the positions proposed are shown by an arrow between the start and end. Note: The positions can be modified if the connectivity is activated. 5. Select the rotation of the section Enter an angle in the Section Rotation field

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The angle can have the following forms: 123.25

decimal degrees

123°15'05'' or 123d15m05s

degrees, minutes and seconds

130G12

decimal grades

By default the rotation of the section is zero. 6. Select the mitres Two methods can be used to select each mitre: 1. Enter a direction in the field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using

.

2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . Choose the perpendicular to the direction of the column using . The mitre is calculated automatically when the direction of the column is modified. By default, the mitres are perpendicular to the direction of the column. 7. Activating the connectivity If you have selected a position on a straight wall, a column or a straight beam with a graphical pick, the column is automatically connected to the selected element. The name of the connected element is shown with a green background if the connected element is a floor. It is shown with a yellow background if it is a straight wall, column or straight beam. If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitre of this end are adjusted.

8. Confirming column creation Click Apply to create the column. The Column Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the column, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

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Note: It is also possible to create a column with the PDMS using the Create > Section > Straight menu (available in the Beams & Columns application).

9.10

Modify a Column To modify a column component, navigate to the component. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

This form is used the same way as for the modification of a straight beam.

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9.11

Modify the Properties of a Beam or Column To modify the properties of a beam or column, navigate to the element which is to be modified and display the Modify Properties form using the Modify > Properties menu.

There are two steps involved in using this form: 1. Select the values of the properties Two methods can be used to select the values: 1. Enter the value in the field. 2. Measure the value using and two selections in the graphical view. The significance of the properties is indicated on the plot. 2. Confirm the modification Click Apply to confirm the modification of the properties. Click Dismiss to close the form. Click Default to load the default values. Click Reset to load the current values.

9.12

A Quicker Way to Create a Framework For a regularly spaced structure, you can create your framework by giving the spacing and levels positions together with the beam and column sections. Select this function using the Create > Section > Specials menu:

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In the Section Creation form select option 2, Regular Structure. A new form will enable you to define the choice of specifications and the justifications of the beams and columns for the regular structure. It will be possible to define the origin and the positioning grid of the structure in three dimensions.

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Eight steps are involved in using this form: 1. Select the column to store the column components Enter the name of the column in the Storage area field of the Column Data frame. This name must already exist. Note: Navigate to the column and enter CE in the field. 2. Select the column section

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Click Section of the Column Data frame to display the Section Specification form. 3. Select the beam to store the beam components Enter the name of the beam in the Storage area field of the Beam Data frame. This name must already exist. Note: Navigate to the beam and enter CE in the field. 4. Select the beam section Click Section of the Beam Data frame to display the Section Specification form. 5. Define the origin of the structure Enter the name of the origin in the Datum field of the Grid Origin frame. This name must already exist. The default origin is World. Note: Navigate to the level and enter CE in the field. Choose the elevation of the base of the columns and enter this value in the Underside of Base-Plate field. Note: To begin the columns at the elevation of the level, enter zero in the field. 6. Add the spacings Add the spacings in the east direction (in the East Spacings list) and in the north direction (in the North Spacings list). The first line is the relative position of the origin It is possible to use a negative value. The other lines indicate the relative distance with respect to the previous line - always positive. Add the elevations. Each line is the elevation of a storey of beams. The last line also indicates the top of the columns. Click Preview to display a preview of the structure. Check that the three dimensional grid of the structure is correct. Note: To organize the beams and columns level by level, only enter one value in the Elevation list, and then create a structure for all the other levels. 7. Select the adjustment of the beam lengths Select the Trim sections to Plines check box to automatically adjust the lengths of the beams. 8. Confirm structure creation Finally click Apply. (Wait a few minutes for the generation of the structure). Click Dismiss to close the form.

9.13

Splitting Beams and Columns To split a beam into two beams or a column into two columns, display the Split Steel form using the Modify > Sections > Split menu.

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There are five steps involved in using this form: 1. Select the elements to be split Use one of the methods provided to add the elements to split to the list. 2. Select how these elements are to be split Select the element or aid that is to be used to split the elements. For a fully connected model use the Pick section(s) to split on option. 3. Select the splitting elements In the graphical view, select the splitting element (a straight wall, column or straight beam). If there are several splitting elements, select them one by one. Press Escape to stop the selection. 4. Select the connectivity option Select the Trimmed option of the Connections at split. 5. Confirm splitting Click Split to perform the splitting.

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9.14

Connectivity Menu

To disconnect the end of a beam or column, follow these three steps: 1. Initiate the graphical pick using the Connect > Disconnect menu. 2. In the graphical view, select the end of the beam or column to disconnect. If there are several elements to disconnect, select them one by one. 3. Press Escape to initiate disconnection. To connect the end of a beam or column to another straight wall, column or straight beam, follow these four steps: 1. Initiate the graphical pick using the Connect > Connect menu. 2. In the graphical view, select a wall, column or straight beam to connect. 3. In the graphical view, select the end of the beam or column to adjust. If there are several elements to adjust, select them one by one. 4. Press Escape twice to initiate the connection. If the walls are already connected, for example a beam has just been moved; use the Trim to Section menus. There are three steps involved in adjusting the end of a beam or column: 1. Initiate the graphical pick using the Connect > Trim to Section > Pick menu. 2. In the graphical view, select the end of the beam or column to adjust. If there are several elements to adjust, select them one by one. 3. Press Escape key to initiate adjustment. To adjust all the ends connected to the beam or column, follow these three steps: 1. Initiate the graphical pick using the Connect > Trim to Section > All attached menu. 2. In the graphical view, select the connected column or beam. If there are several elements connected, select them one by one. 3. Press Escape key to initiate adjustment.

9.15

Copy the Connected Beams with Regular Spacings You can copy a beam using the Create > Sections > Multiple Attached menu.

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There are four steps involved in using this function: 1. Select the beam to copy Two methods are available to select the beam: 1. Navigate to the beam before initiating the function. 2. Navigate to the beam and click CE. 2. Enter the spacing Enter the value of the spacing in the Spacing field. 3. Enter the number of beams Two methods can be used to enter the number of beams: 1. Enter the number in the Number of Copies field. 2. Click Max to calculate the maximum number of beams that can be placed along the length of the main beam. 4. Confirm beam creation Click Apply to create the beams. All the beams are connected in the same way as the beam selected. Click Dismiss to close the form.

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Ladders, Stairs and Handrailing

10.1

Create a Ladder To create a ladder, navigate to a group that can contain the ladders and select the Ladder option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are four steps to creating a ladder: 1. Name the ladder Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. 2. Select the default material Select the desired material using the Default material drop-down list. 3. Select the assembly Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15. 4. Confirm ladder creation Click Apply to create the ladder. The Ladder Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the ladder, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a ladder with the PDMS using the Create > Sub-Frame menu (available in the Beams & Columns application).

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10.2

Modify a Ladder To modify a ladder, navigate to the ladder. If the form does not appear automatically, click on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

The material can be modified the same way it is selected in the Creation form. To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a new ladder with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Ladder form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the ladder, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

10.3

Create a Ladder Component To create a ladder component, navigate to a ladder and select the Component option of the Create drop-down list.

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There are six steps to creating a ladder: 1. Name the ladder Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. The name is compulsory: Apply remains greyed out until the name is properly entered. 2. Select the material Select the desired material in the Material drop-down list. 3. Select the options If you want standard stringers, select the Standard option in the Uprights drop-down list. If you want reinforced stringers, select the Reinforced option.

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If you want a cage, select the With option in the Cage drop-down list. Otherwise, select the Without option. If you want an exit cage, select the With option in the Exit Cage drop-down list. Otherwise select the Without option. If you want a gate, select the With option in the Gate drop-down list. Otherwise, select the Without option. Enter the distance between the axis of the ladder and the gate in the Gate distance field. You can also measure the distance using picks. Select the exit using the Exit drop-down list.

and two graphical

Enter the distance between the axis of the ladder and the rungs in the Offset field. You can also measure the distance using

and two graphical picks.

4. Select the start position and height of the ladder

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Ten methods are available to select the position and height of the ladder: 1. Enter the values in the east, north and height fields of the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is locked, the bottom position is adjusted for the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both positions. 2. Select the top position in the graphical view using

in the Position frame. To

avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is locked, the bottom position is adjusted for the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The height is always calculated between both positions. 3. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. If the height is locked, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 4. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . If the height is locked, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 5. Enter the value of the height in the Height field. The top position is adjusted to suit the new height. 6. Measure the height using

. The top position is adjusted to suit the new height.

7. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. If the height is locked, the level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 8. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . If the height is locked, the level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 9. Enter the values in the Direction field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing height. 10. Select the direction in the graphical view using

. The end position

. The end position is adjusted to

suit the new direction and the existing height. To reverse the direction, click . The default position is the origin of the level with an upward (U) direction with respect to the level and a height of 4500. In the graphical view, the positions proposed are shown by an arrow between the start and end. 5. Select the rotation of the ladder Enter an angle in the Rotation field.

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An angle may have the following forms: 123.25

decimal degrees

123°15'05'' or 123d15m05s

degrees, minutes and seconds

130G12

decimal grades

By default the rotation is zero. You can also modify the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using . Select two positions to modify the rotation via the angle between the two positions and the position of the ladder.

6. Confirm ladder creation Click Apply to create the ladder. The Ladder Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the ladder, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

10.4

Modify a Ladder Component To modify a component of a ladder, navigate to the component or a primitive of the component. If the form does not appear automatically, click Applications tool bar.

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The material, options, positions and orientation can be modified the same way they are selected in the Creation form.

10.5

Create Staircases To create a staircase, navigate to a group that can contain the type of stairs you want and select the Concrete stairs, Steel stairs or Spiral stairs option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are four steps to creating staircases: 1. Name the staircase Enter a name in the Name field. 2. Select the default material Select the desired material using the Default material drop-down list. 3. Select the assembly Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15. 4. Confirm Staircase Creation Click Apply to create the stairs. The Staircase Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the stairs, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create stairs with the PDMS using the Create > Sub-Frame menu (available in the Beams & Columns application). Staircases can be modified the same way a ladder is modified. Note: Create a stair element for each assembly of flights and landings to benefit from the connection between stair components.

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10.6

Create a Concrete Flight To create a concrete flight, navigate to a Concrete Staircase and select the Flight option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are eleven steps to creating a flight of stairs: 1. Name the flight Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. The name is compulsory: Apply remains greyed out until the name is properly entered. 2. Select the material Select the material desired using the Material drop-down list. 3. Enter the height of the flight

Six methods can be used to select the top and bottom levels of the flight: 1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. If the height is locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the height is locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 3. Enter the height in the Height field. If the height is locked, it can be unlocked using . The top level adapts. 4. Measure the height using

and two graphical picks. The bottom level adapts.

5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. If the height is locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the height is locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. If you do not want the height to adapt to level changes, it can be locked using . The height of the flight is used to calculate the number of steps, the riser and the going in the following way: Number of steps = INT (Height / Optimum riser) Riser = Height / Number of steps Going = Average stride - 2 * Riser The optimum riser is defined by the application assistant in a configuration file (e.g. 180 according to CRT). The average stride is also defined in the configuration file (e.g. 630 according to CRT). If the maximum number of steps (also defined in the configuration file) is exceeded a warning message is shown. 4. Select the properties

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Enter the width of the step in the Step Width field. You can also measure the value using

•

. For a flight that is not the first, the field is locked. It can be unlocked using

.

Enter the value of the Going in the Going field. You can also measure the value using . For a flight that is not the first, the field is locked. It can be unlocked using

.

•

Enter the number of steps in the Step Number field. If the maximum number is exceeded, a warning message is shown.

•

Enter the height of the step in the Riser field. You can also measure the value using . For a flight that is not the first, the field is locked. It can be unlocked using

•

.

Enter the value of the waist in the Waist field. You can also measure the value using . If the waist value is too small a warning message shown and the value adjusted accordingly.

5. Select the top configuration There are seven methods to select the top configuration 1. Close the fold-up gadget. The standard top configuration is used.

Alternatively open the landing fold-up gadget: 2. Type the offset from the top step to the landing into the offset gadget. 3. Click

and graphically pick the level of the top step.

4. Click

to set the offset to the riser value.

5. Click

to set the offset to zero.

6. Type the thickness of the top landing into the thickness gadget. 7. Click

to graphically select the landing.

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6. Select the bottom configuration There are ten methods to select the bottom configuration 1. Close both fold-up gadgets. The standard bottom configuration is used.

Alternatively open the landing fold-up gadget: 2. Type the offset from the bottom step to the landing into the offset gadget. 3. Click

and graphically pick the level of the bottom step.

4. Click

to set the offset to the riser value.

5. Click

to set the offset to zero.

6. Type the thickness of the bottom landing into the thickness gadget. 7. Click

to graphically select the landing.

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Alternatively open the foot fold-up gadget: 8. Type the height of the foot into the foot gadget 9. Click

to graphically pick the top of the foot

10. Type the length of the foot into the length gadget. 11. Click

to graphically pick the extent of the foot.

7. Select the justification Select the justification of the flight. You can use the justification to position a flight next to a wall or in the centre of a landing.

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8. Select the direction To create a flight after the other components of the stairs and to define the bottom position of the flight, select Up option. To create a flight before the other components of the stairs and to define the top position of the flight, select Down option.

9. Select the position of the flight There are two ways to select the position: 1. Enter the values for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using

.

2. Select the position in the graphical view using changing a desired value in a field, lock it using

in the Position frame. To avoid .

10. Select the direction of the flight Two methods are available to select the direction: 1. Enter the direction in the Direction field. 2. Select a face in the graphical view using

. You can reverse the direction using

. In the graphical view, an arrow shows the direction of the flight. 11. Confirm flight creation Click Apply to create the flight. The Flight Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the flight, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

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10.7

Modify a Flight To modify a flight, navigate to the component. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

The material, properties, position and direction can be modified in the same way they were selected in the Creation form.

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To move the flights and landings above the current flight, select the Up direction.

To move the flights and landings below the current flight, select the Down direction

To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a landing component, click Create Landing. The Create Landing form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the flight, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

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10.8

Create a Steel Flight To create a steel flight, navigate to a steel stair and select the Flight option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are ten steps to creating a steel flight:

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1. Name the flight Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. The name is compulsory: Apply remains greyed out until the name is properly entered. 2. Select the material Select the desired material using the Material drop-down list. 3. Enter the height of the flight

Six methods are available to select the top and bottom levels of the flight: 1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level flight. If the height is locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the height is locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 3. Enter the height in the Height field. If the height is locked, it can be unlocked using . The top level adapts. 4. Measure the height using

and two graphical picks. The top level adapts.

5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. If the height is locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. 6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the height is locked or the value is greater than the top level, the bottom level adapts. If the height is not locked, the height adapts. If you do not want the height to adapt to the level changes, lock the height using . The height of the flight is used to calculate the number of steps, the riser and the going in the following way: Number of steps = INT (Height / Optimum riser) Riser = Height / Number of steps Going = Average stride - 2 * Riser The optimum riser is defined by the application assistant in a configuration file (ex. 180 according to CRT). The average stride is also defined in the configuration file (ex. 630 according to CRT). If the maximum number of steps (also defined in the configuration file) is exceeded, a warning message is shown. 4. Select the properties

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Enter the width of the step in the Step Width field. You can also measure the value using

•

. For a flight that is not the first, the field is locked. It can be unlocked using

.

Enter the value of the Going in the Going field. You can also measure the value using . For a flight that is not the first, the field is locked. It can be unlocked using

.

•

Select the profile for the steps from the catalogue using the Step list.

•

Enter the height of the step in the Riser field. You can also measure the value using . For a flight that is not the first, the field is locked. It can be unlocked using

.

•

Enter the number of steps in the Number of Steps field. If the maximum value is exceeded, a message warning message is shown.

•

Select the profile for the trimmers from the catalogue using the Trimmer list.

Select the offset For a flight after a landing, select the offset:

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5. Select the justification Select the justification of the flight. You can use the justification to position a flight next to a wall or in the centre of a landing.

6. Select the direction To create a flight after the other components of the stairs and to define the bottom position of the flight, select Up option. To create a flight before the other components of the stairs and to define the top position of the flight, select Down option.

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7. Select the position of the flight There are two ways to select the position: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using 2. Select the position in the graphical view using changing a desired value in a field, lock it using

.

in the Position form. To avoid .

8. Select the direction of the flight Two methods are available to select the direction: 1. Enter the direction in the Direction field. 2. Select a face in the graphical view using

. You can reverse the direction using

. In the graphical view, an arrow shows the direction of the flight. 9. Confirm flight creation Click Apply to create the flight. The Flight Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the flight, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

10.9

Modify a Flight To modify a flight, navigate to the component. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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The material, properties, position and direction can be modified the same way they are selected for creation. The direction is used in the same way as for the modification of a concrete flight.

10.10 Create a Landing To create a landing, navigate to a concrete stair and selection the Landing option in the Create drop-down list. You can also click Create Landing on the Flight Modification forms.

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There are nine steps to creating a landing:

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1. Name the landing Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. The name is compulsory; Apply remains greyed out until the name is properly entered. 2. Select the material Select the desired material using the Material drop-down list. 3. Enter the thickness of the landing

Six methods are available to select the top and bottom levels of the landing: 1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.

. The view's mode

3. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, it can be unlocked using

.

4. Measure the thickness using

and two graphical picks.

5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. 6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.

. The view's

If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, lock the thickness using . The default top level is the level of the last step of the preceding flight. The default thickness is 300 mm. 4. Enter the offset For a landing after a flight, select the offset.

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5. Select the direction To create a landing after the other components of the stair, select Up option. To create a landing before the other components of the stair, select Down option. 6. Select the position There are two ways to select the position of the landing: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using 2. Select the position in the graphical view using

.

in the Start Position frame. To

avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . By default the position is the origin of the landing. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select a reference point to position the landing using the Reference drop-down list. 7. Select the orientation Two methods can be used to select the orientation of the landing: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using

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3. Modify the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. 8. Select the shape Select the shape using the Shape drop-down list. To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods to define the length and width: 1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields. 2. Measure the length and width using 3. Pick two opposite corners using

and two graphical picks.

.

4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with . To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to define the diameter: 1. Enter the value in the Diameter field. 2. Measure the diameter using

and two graphical picks.

3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with . To define a complex shape, initiate the 2D editor using the Complex option. The creation of the landing is confirmed and the Modification form replaces the creation form. 9. Confirming landing creation Click Apply to create the landing. The Landing Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the landing, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

10.11 Modify a Landing To modify a landing, navigate to that landing. If the form does not appear automatically, click on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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The material, thickness, position, direction and shape can be modified the same way they are selected for creation. To move the flights and landings above the current landing, select the Up direction.

To move the flights and landings below the current landing, select the Down direction.

To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a flight component, click on the Create Flight button. The appropriate Create Flight form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the flight, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

10.12 Create a Spiral Stair Component To create a component of a spiral stair, navigate to a spiral stair and select the Flight option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are six steps to creating a spiral stair: 1. Name the stair Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. 2. Select the material Select the desired material using the Material drop-down list. 3. Select the properties

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Enter the height of a step in the Riser field. You can also measure the value using . Enter the number of steps in the Step number field. Enter the width of a step in the Step width field. You can also measure the value using . Enter the value of the inside radius of the newel in the Inside radius field. You can also measure the value using . Enter the value of the angle of a step in the Step angle field. Enter the value of the height of the central core in the Core height field. You can also measure the value using

.

4. Select the position of the stairs There are two ways to select the central position of a spiral stair: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Centre Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using 2. Select the position in the graphical view using

.

in the Centre Position frame. To

avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using The default position is at the origin of the level.

.

5. Select the orientation of the stairs There are two ways to select the orientation of the stairs: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using

.

3. Modify the rotation using two selections in the graphical view and . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. 6. Confirm the creation of the stair Click Apply to create the spiral stair. The Spiral Stair Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the stair, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

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10.13 Modify a Spiral Stair Component To modify a component of a spiral stair, navigate to the component or a primitive of the component. If the form does not appear automatically, click Applications tool bar.

on the Nuclear

The material, properties, position and orientation can be modified the same way they are selected for creation.

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11

Handrailing

11.1

Create Handrailing To create a handrail, navigate to a group that can contain handrailing and select the Railing option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are four steps to creating handrailing: 1. Name the handrail Enter a name in the Name field. 2. Select the default material Select the desired material using the Default material drop-down list. 3. Select the assembly Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15. 4. Confirm handrail creation Click Apply to create the handrail. The Handrail Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the handrail, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a handrail using the PDMS with the Create > Sub-Frame menu (available in the Beams & Columns application). A handrail element can be modified the same way a ladder element is modified.

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11.2

Create a Straight Handrail To create a straight handrail (component of handrailing), navigate to a handrailing element and select the Straight Handrailing option in the Create drop-down list. In certain projects, it is possible to create non-catalogued handrailing (configurable by the application assistant). See chapter Modelling Slopes.

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There are seven steps to creating a straight handrail: 1. Name the straight handrail

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Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the desired material using the Material drop-down list. The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip. 3. Define the section To copy the section of another handrail, click To define the section, click Catalogue.

and select the other handrail.

This form is used in six steps:

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1. Select the specification using the Specification drop-down list. 2. Select the section using the Generic Type drop-down list. 3. Select the size in the list of components. If the shape can be configured, there is only one component. 4. Choose the alignment of the handrail using the Justification, Member Line, and Joint Line drop-down lists.

NA is often useful to justify the section around the trajectory of the handrail Justification). For the line drawn in the DRAFT module (Member Line), use POST or HAUT. For the connection lines (Joint Line), use NA. 5. Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties form when you click Properties. 6. Click Apply to confirm the section, then Dismiss to close the form. Note: You have modified the section by default. If the section is the same, it is unnecessary to display this form when creating a second component of the handrail. On the other hand, if you want to create a beam, the default section must be modified. 4. Select the start and end positions of the handrail

Fourteen methods are available to select the start and end positions of the handrail: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Start position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 2. Select the start position in the graphical view using

in the Start position frame.

To avoid changing a desired position in a field, lock it using . If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is

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calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 3. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the End position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 4. Select the start position in the graphical view using

in the End position frame.

To avoid changing a desired position in a field, lock it using . If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 5. Enter the value of the length in the Length field. The end position is adjusted to following the new length. 6. Measure the length using

. The end position is adjusted to suit the new length.

7. Enter the values in the Direction field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using . The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing length. To avoid changing a desired direction, lock it using

.

8. Select the direction in the graphical view using

. The end position is adjusted to

suit the new direction and the existing length. To reverse the direction, click on To avoid changing a desired direction, lock it using

.

.

9. Select the start position and then the end position using the Graphical Pick Start/ End option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select two positions in the graphical view. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted for the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 10. Select the start position using the Move graphically option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select a position in the graphical view. The end position is adjusted for the direction and current length. 11. Select a beam or a stair trimmer using the Pick trimmer or beam option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select a beam or trimmer component in the graphical view. The start position is made the start position of the component. The end position is made the end position of the component. This option is useful for creating hand railing for steel staircases. 12. Select a stair flight using the Pick staircase left or Pick staircase right option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select a staircase in the graphical view. For the left option the start position is at the bottom of the staircase. The end position is the nose of the top step. For the right option the start and end position are reversed.

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13. Click . This flips the start and end position. The start position takes the end position values. The end position takes the start position values. The length keeps the same value but the direction is reversed. 14. Click . This continues the hand railing from the previous values. The start position takes the end position values. The distance and direction keep the same values. The end position is calculated from the start position, length and direction values. The default position is at the origin of the level with an eastward direction with respect to the level and a length of 5000 mm. In the graphical view, the proposed positions are shown with an arrow between the start and end. 5. Select the mitres There are three ways to select each mitre: 1. Enter a direction in the field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using

. .

3. Choose the perpendicular to the direction of the handrail using . The mitre is calculated automatically when the direction of the handrail is modified. By default, the mitres are perpendicular to the direction of the handrail. 6. Activate the connectivity If you have selected a position on a straight wall, a column or a straight beam with a graphical pick, the handrail is automatically connected to the element selected. The name of the connected element is shown with a yellow background. If the connectivity is activated, the position and the mitre of this end are adjusted.

7. Confirm straight handrail creation Click Apply to create the straight handrail. The Straight Handrail Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it.

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To cancel the creation of the straight handrail, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: To create a horizontal handrail around a slab or grating, the general handrail must be used. On the other hand, for a sloping handrail, for example either side of a stair flight, a straight handrail must be used.

11.3

Modify a Straight Handrail To modify a straight handrail, navigate to the straight handrail. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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The material, positions and mitres can be modified the same way they are selected for creation. To copy the section of another handrail, click

and select the other handrail.

To modify the section, click Catalogue.

Eight steps are involved in using this form: 1. Select the specification using the Specification drop-down list. 2. Select the section using Generic Type drop-down list. 3. Select the size in the list of components. 4. Choose the alignment of the handrail using the Justification, Member Line, and Joint Line drop-down lists.

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5. Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties form displayed when you click Properties. 6. If you want to adjust the ends of the straight walls, straight beams and columns connected to the handrail, select the Re-trim all attached sections option.

7. If you want to use this section to create other handrails, select the Use as default section option. 8. Click Apply to modify the section of the handrail, then Dismiss to close the form. Note: The modification is executed immediately, before the Handrail Modification form is confirmed. If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitres of the ends are adjusted. To add a connection to another element, use the PDMS. To modify the properties of the handrailing, click Properties. Note: If the connectivity hinders you in making the desired change, you can disconnect the end using the Connect > Disconnect menu of the Beams & Columns application. To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a new straight handrailing component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Straight Handrailing form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the handrail, click Refresh to display the current attributes and then Apply to adjust the posts.

11.4

Create a General Handrail To create a general handrail (a component of a handrail), navigate to a handrail and select the General Handrail option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are tens steps to creating a general handrail: 1. Name the handrail

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Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the material desired using the Material drop-down list. 3. Define the section To copy the section of another handrail click and select the other handrail. To reverse the direction of the section, select the Mirror section option. To define the section, click Catalogue. Use is the same as for a straight handrail. To define the properties, click Properties. 4. Select the position of the handrail There are two ways to select the original position of the handrail: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using 2. Select the position in the graphical view using

.

in Start Position frame. To avoid

changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . The default position is at the origin of the level. This position is shown in the graphical view by a sphere. 5. Select the orientation of the handrail Two methods are available to select the orientation of the handrail. 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. In the graphical view, the orientation proposed is shown by an arrow positioned at the origin and in the direction of the value of the rotation.

6. Select the rotation of the section Enter an angle in the Rotate Section field. By default the rotation of the section is zero. 7. Select the mitres There are three ways to select each mitre: 1. Enter a direction in the field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using the face selected.

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3. Choose the perpendicular to the direction of the handrail using . The mitre is calculated automatically when the direction of the handrail is modified. By default the mitres are perpendicular to the direction of the handrail. 8. Activate the connectivity If the end of the handrail proposed is in the same position as another end and the connectivity is activated, the mitres of both ends are adjusted.

9. Choose the type of handrail Two types of general handrail are available:

Simple Curve Eight methods are available to define the shape of a simple general handrail: 1. Enter the value in Radius field. If the field is locked, it can be unlocked using 2. Measure the radius using

.

and two graphical picks.

3. Enter the value in the Arc Angle field. 4. Enter the Arc Angle using

and a graphical selection.

5. Select the position of the centre using the Centre Graphical Pick option in the drop-down list over the Shape drop-down list. If the radius is not locked, the start position of the curve does not change and the radius is calculated from the new centre. The end position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius. If the radius

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is locked, the start and end positions are adjusted to use the current value of the radius. The rotation and Arc Angle are also adjusted.

6. Select the start position using the Graphical Pick Start option in the drop-down list over the Shape drop-down list. The rotation and arc angle are adjusted for the new start of the curve. If the radius is locked, the start position is adjusted to use the current value of the radius. Otherwise the end position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius. 7. Select the start position using the Graphical Pick End option in the drop-down list over the Shape drop-down list. The rotation and Arc Angle are adjusted for the new end of the curve. If the radius is locked, the end position is adjusted to use the current value of the radius. Otherwise the start position is adjusted to use the new value of the radius. 8. Copy an existing curve using the Graphical Pick Curve option in the drop-down list over the Shape drop-down list. Select a vertex of a slab or grating with a radius. If the radius is locked, the start and end positions are adjusted to use the current value of the radius. Complex Curve To define a complex curve, initiate the 2D editor using the Shape drop-down list. The curved handrail is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form. 10. Confirm the creation of the regular handrail Click Apply to create the general handrail. The General Handrail Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the general handrail, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

11.5

Modify a General Handrail To modify a general handrail, navigate to the handrail. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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The material, section, position, orientation and mitres can be modified the same way they are selected for creation. The section can be modified as it is for a curved beam. If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitres of the ends are adjusted. To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a new general handrailing component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create General Handrailing form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the handrail, click Refresh to display the current attributes and click Apply to update the posts.

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11.6

Create a Gate in Handrailing To create a gate (a sub-component of a handrail component), navigate to a straight or general handrail and select the Gate option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are nine steps to creating a gate: 1. Name the gate Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the material desired using the Material drop-down list. 3. Select the sub-component specification Choose the sub-component catalogue using the drop-down list in the Catalogue frame. This catalogue is activated by default on the first catalogue available that contains gates.

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Read the question displayed between the two lists in the Catalogue frame. Select an answer in the list of answers displayed below until the Selection complete message appears. You can reselect a question by clicking on the question in the list above. As soon as an element in the catalogue is selected, Properties becomes available if there are properties associated with this element. 4. Enter the sub-component properties Click Properties to display the properties of the sub-component. Do not fill in the Angle, or Offset properties as these are calculated automatically by Nuclear Concrete Design. 5. Select the face and segment Choose a p-line in the faces drop-down list. In the graphical view the axes show the origin of the face. Note: Use the NA p-line for a gate. For a general handrail, choose the segment and the path using the Segment drop-down list. The type of each segment (straight or curved) is displayed in this list. For a straight handrail this list is greyed out.

6. Enter the position of the sub-component There are six methods available to enter the position of the sub-component: 1. Enter the values in the distance, height and offset fields. If the field is locked, it can be unlocked using

.

2. Measure the values of the distances using

and two graphical picks.

3. Enter the values of the angles in the Angle (X) fields. This method is only available for curved segments. The distances in the X direction are adjusted.

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4. Select the position in the graphical view using value in a field, lock it using

. To avoid changing a desired

. You can display a grid positioned in the proposed

position and in the proposed direction using

.

5. Type the elevation of the sub-component in the Level field. The height value is adjusted to suit. 6. Select the level in the graphical view using . The height value is adjusted to suit. The position proposed is shown in the graphical view by a sphere. By default the offset is zero. Note: Use zero values for height (Y) and displacement (Z). 7. Enter the orientation of the sub-component There are three ways to select the orientation of the sub-component. 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. The angle can be indicated in the following forms: 123.25

decimal degrees

123°15'05'' or 123d15m05s

degrees, minutes and seconds

130G12

decimal grades

2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The mode of the graphical view changes. Select an object in the graphical view and drag the cursor to the desired face on edge. The direction is perpendicular to a face or along a line. Note: The mode of the graphical view reverts to the navigate mode after the selection. 3. Enter the slope of the sub-component in the Slope field. The direction is adjusted to suit. The slope can be indicated in the following forms: 50mm/m

millimetres per metre

5%

percent

1F20

fraction e.g. 1 in 20

The default value is the direction perpendicular to the face selected, with a rotation of zero. In the graphical view, an arrow shows the direction proposed. A line describing the angle in the trigonometric circle shows the proposed rotation.

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Note: use the default orientation for a gate. 8. Connect the sub-component This step is optional. 9. Confirm the sub-component Click Apply to create the sub-component. The Sub-component Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the sub-component, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

11.7

Create a Gate on a Grating To create a gate (a sub-component of a grating component), navigate to a grating and select the Gate option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are nine steps to creating a sub-component: 1. Name the sub-component Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the material desired using the Material drop-down list. The default material is filled in according to the type of sub-component but it can be modified. 3. Select the sub-component specification Choose the sub-component catalogue using the drop-down list in the Catalogue frame. This catalogue is activated by default on the first catalogue available that contains the type of component selected in the main form.

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Read the question displayed between the two lists in the Catalogue frame. Select an answer in the list of answers displayed below until the Selection complete message appears. You can reselect a question by clicking on the question in the list above. As soon as an element in the catalogue is selected, Properties is cleared if there are properties associated with this element. 4. Enter the properties of the sub-component Click Properties to display the properties of the sub-component. Do not fill in the Angle and Offset properties that are calculated automatically by Nuclear Concrete Design. 5. Select the face and segment Choose a face in the faces drop-down list. In the graphical view, the axes show the origin of the face.

Note: For a gate, select the On top face. 6. Enter the position of the sub-component There are six ways to enter the position of the sub-component: 1. Enter the values in the distance, height and offset fields. If the field is locked, it can be unlocked using

.

2. Measure the values of the distances using

and two graphical picks.

3. Enter the values of the angles in the Angle (X) fields. This method is only available for curved segments. The distances in the X direction are adjusted. 4. Select the position in the graphical view using value in a field, lock it using

. To avoid changing a desired

. You can display a grid positioned in the proposed

position and in the proposed direction using

.

5. Type the elevation of the sub-component in the Level field. The height value is adjusted to suit. 6. Select the level in the graphical view using . The height value is adjusted to suit. In the graphical view, a sphere shows the proposed position. By default the offset is zero. Note: Use a zero value for the displacement (Z).

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7. Enter the orientation of the sub-component There are two ways to select the orientation of the sub-component: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using

.

3. Enter the slope of the sub-component in the Slope field. The direction is adjusted to suit. The default value is the direction perpendicular to the face selected with a rotation of zero. In the graphical view, an arrow shows the proposed direction. A line describing the angle in the trigonometric circle shows the proposed rotation. Note: Use the default orientation for a gate. 8. Connect the sub-component This step is optional. 9. Confirm the sub-component Click Apply to create the sub-component. The Sub-component Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the sub-component, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

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12

Bases

12.1

Create a Base To create a base, navigate to a group that can contain the bases and select the Base option of the Create drop-down list.

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There are four steps to creating a base: 1. Name the base Enter a name in the Name field. 2. Select the default material Select the desired material using the Default material drop-down list. 3. Select the assembly Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15. 4. Confirm the creation of the base Click Apply to create the base. The Base Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the base, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a base with the PDMS use the Create > Compound > Floor menu (available in the Walls & Floors application). Select BASE option of the Purpose drop-down list to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete Design application. This Modification form is used in the same way as for the floor slab.

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12.2

Create a Base Screed To create a base screed, navigate to a group that can contain the bases and select the Base screed option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are four steps to creating a base screed: 1. Name the base Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the default material Select the desired material using the Default material drop-down list. 3. Select the assembly Select an existing assembly from the list if you want to associate this element with an assembly, otherwise select None. To create the assembly see chapter 15. 4. Confirm the creation of the base Click Apply to create the base. The Base Screed Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the base, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a base screed using the PDMS and the Create > Compound > Screed menu (available in the Walls & Floors application). Select the BASE option of the Purpose drop-down list to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete Design application. This Modification form is used the same way as for the floor screed.

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12.3

Create a Base + Screed Component To create a base and screed with the same contour, navigate to a base and select the Base + Screed option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are seven steps to creating a base + screed: 1. Name the base Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. 2. Select the materials

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Select the desired material for the screed using the Screed material drop-down list. The default material is activated with the None value. If the thickness of the screed material is greater than zero, select another value. Select the material desired for the base using the Base material drop-down list. The default material is the same as the base element. 3. Enter the thicknesses There are ten methods available to select the levels of the base: 1. Enter the finished level (wrt World) in the Screed Level field. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.

. The view's mode

3. Type a value in the Screed Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, it can be unlocked using

.

4. Measure the screed thickness using the

and two graphical picks.

5. Enter the slab level (wrt World) in the Slab Level field. 6. Select the slab level using a position in the graphical view and changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.

. The view's mode

7. Enter the slab thickness in the Base thickness field. If the thickness is locked, it can be unlocked using

.

8. Measure the slab thickness using

and two graphical picks.

9. Enter the bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. 10. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If a floor slab is selected the background colour of the Bottom Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element. Note: Always use component.

for the bottom level to ensure that the base is connected to the floor

If you do not want the thicknesses to adapt to level changes, you can lock a thickness with . The default base level is zero with respect to the level. The default screed thickness is zero. The default base thickness is 300 mm. 4. Select the position There are two methods for selecting the position of the base: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using 2. Select the start position in the graphical view using

. in the Start position frame.

To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . The default position is at the origin of the level. By default the position is at the origin of the base. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select a reference point to position the base using the Reference drop-down list. 5. Select the orientation There are two ways to select the orientation of the base:

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1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using

.

3. Modify the rotation with two selections in the graphical view using . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. 6. Select the shape Select the shape using the Shape drop-down list. To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods to define the length and width: 1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields. 2. Measure the length and width using 3. Pick two opposite corners using

and two graphical picks.

.

4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with . To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to define the diameter: 1. Enter the value in the Diameter field. 2. Measure the diameter using

and two graphical picks.

3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with . To define a complex shape, initiate the 2D editor using the Complex option. The base is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form. 7. Confirm base creation Click Apply to create the base. The base component is created under the base element. The base screed component is created under a base screed element. If the base screed element does not exist, the base screed element is created automatically. The Base + Screed Modification form replaces the Creation form. To cancel the creation of the base, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

12.4

Create a Base Component To create a base component, navigate to a base and select the Base option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are seven steps to creating a base component: 1. Name the base Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. 2. Select the material Select the material desired for the component using the Material drop-down list. The default material is the same as for the base element.

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3. Enter the thickness There are six ways to select the levels of the base: 1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.

. The view's mode

3. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, it can be unlocked using

.

4. Measure the thickness with

and two graphical picks.

5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. 6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If a floor slab is selected the background colour of the Bottom Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element. Note: Always use component.

for the bottom level to ensure that the base is connected to the floor

If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, lock the thickness using

.

The default top level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is 300 mm. 4. Select the position There are two ways to select the position of the base: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using 2. Select the start position in the graphical view using

. in the Start Position frame.

To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . The default position is at the origin of the level. By default the position is at the origin of the base. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select a reference point to position the base using the Reference drop-down list. 5. Select the orientation Two methods are available to select the orientation of the base: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. 6. Select the shape Select the shape using the Shape drop-down list. To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods to define the length and width: 1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields. 2. Measure the length and width using 3. Pick two opposite corners using

and two graphical picks.

.

4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with

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To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to define the diameter: 1. Enter the value in the Diameter field. 2. Measure the diameter using

and two graphical picks.

3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with . To define a complex shape, initiate the 2D editor using the Complex option. The base is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form. 7. Confirm base creation Click Apply to create the base. The base component is created under the base element. The base + screed Modification form replaces the Creation form. To cancel the creation of the base, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

12.5

Create a Base Screed Component To create a base screed component, navigate to a base screed and select the Screed Component option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are seven steps to creating a base screed component: 1. Name the base Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. 2. Select the material Select the material desired for the component using the Material drop-down list. The default material is the same as for the base element. 3. Enter the thickness

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There are six ways to select the levels of the base: 1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed.

. The view's mode

3. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, it can be unlocked using

.

4. Measure the thickness with

and two graphical picks.

5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. 6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If a base slab is selected the background colour of the Bottom Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element. Note: Always use for the bottom level to ensure that the screed is connected to the base slab component. If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level changes, lock the thickness using . The default bottom level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is 300. 4. Select the position There are two ways to select the position of the base: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using 2. Select the start position in the graphical view using

. in the Start Position frame.

To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . The default position is at the origin of the level. By default the position is at the origin of the base. For rectangular and circular shapes, the origin is at the centre. You can select a reference point to position the screed using the Reference drop-down list. 5. Select the orientation Two methods are available to select the orientation of the base: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level with a rotation of zero. 6. Select the shape Select the shape using the Shape drop-down list. To specify a rectangular shape, select the Rectangular option. There are four methods to define the length and width: 1. Enter the values in the Length and Width fields. 2. Measure the length and width using 3. Pick two opposite corners using

and two graphical picks.

.

4. Define the length and width using single graphical picks with

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To specify a circular shape, select the Circular option. There are three methods to define the diameter: 1. Enter the value in the Diameter field. 2. Measure the diameter using

and two graphical picks.

3. Define the diameter using a single graphical pick on the circumference with . To define a complex shape, initiate the 2D editor using the Complex option. The screed is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form. 7. Confirm screed creation Click Apply to create the screed. The base screed component is created under the base screed element. The Base Screed Modification form replaces the Creation form. To cancel the creation of the base, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

12.6

Modify Bases To modify a base component, navigate to the base component. If the form does not appear automatically, click on the Nuclear Applications tool bar. If you have selected the base component and the base screed component does not exist, or if there is only one base screed component, the Base + Screed Modification form is displayed.

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The materials, thicknesses, shape, position, orientation and connection can be modified the same way they are selected for creation.

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To modify the base without modifying the base screed, select the Base Slab in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. The Base Modification form is displayed. This Modification form is used in the same way as for the floor slab. To modify the base screed without modifying the base, select the Base Screed in the connections drop-down list at the bottom of the main form. You are navigated to the base screed and the Base Screed Modification form is displayed. This Modification form is used in the same way as for the floor screed. To confirm the modification, click Apply. The contour of the base screed is modified to be the same as the base slab. To create a new base with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Base Slab + Screed form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the base, click Refresh to display the current attributes. Note: To move the slab with its screeds and all the connected bases, create a list using and select Position > Relative (By) function.

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Sub-Components

13.1

Create a Sub-component under a Straight Wall, a Curved Wall, a Beam or a Column To create a sub-component, navigate to the straight wall, the curved wall, the component of the beam or the component of the column and select the type of sub-component in the Create drop-down list.

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There are nine steps to creating a sub-component: 1. Name the sub-component Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the material desired using the Material drop-down list. The default material is selected according to the type of sub-component but it can be modified depending on the definition of the component in the catalogue. 3. Select the sub-component specification

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Choose the sub-component catalogue using the drop-down list in the Catalogue frame. This catalogue is activated by default on the first catalogue available that contains the type of component selected in the main form. Read the question displayed between the two lists in the Catalogue frame. Select an answer in the list of answers displayed below until the Selection complete message appears. You can reselect a question by clicking on the question in the list above. As soon as an element in the catalogue is selected, Properties is cleared if there are properties associated with this element. 4. Enter the sub-component properties Click Properties to display the properties of the sub-component. Do not fill in the Angle, or Offset properties as these are calculated automatically by Nuclear Concrete Design.

5. Select the face and segment

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Choose a p-line in the faces drop-down list. In the graphical view the axes show the origin of the face.

For a curved wall and a curved beam, choose the segment and the path using the Segment drop-down list. The type of each segment (straight or curved) is displayed in this list. For a straight wall, straight beam or column this list is greyed out.

6. Enter the position of the sub-component There are six methods available to enter the position of the sub-component: 1. Enter the values in the distance, height and offset fields. If the field is locked, it can be unlocked using the

.

2. Measure the values of the distances using

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3. Enter the values of the angles in the Angle (X) fields. This method is only available for curved segments. The distances in the X direction are adjusted. 4. Select the position in the graphical view using value in a field, lock it using

. To avoid changing a desired

. You can display a grid positioned in the proposed

position and in the proposed direction using

.

5. Type the elevation of the sub-component in the Level field. The height value is adjusted to suit. 6. Select the level in the graphical view using . The height value is adjusted to suit. The position proposed is shown in the graphical view by a sphere. By default the offset is zero. Note: To position a sub-component at the end of a wall, a beam or a column, select the closest face, unlock the Offset (Z) field and select the position in the graphical view using

.

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7. Enter the orientation of the sub-component There are three ways to select the orientation of the sub-component. 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. The angle can be indicated in the following forms: 123.25

decimal degrees

123°15'05'' or 123d15m05s

degrees, minutes and seconds

130G12

decimal grades

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2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The mode of the graphical view changes. Select an object in the graphical view and drag the cursor to the desired face or edge. The direction is perpendicular to a face or along a line. Note: The mode of the graphical view reverts to the navigate mode after the selection. 3. Enter the slope of the sub-component in the Slope field. The direction is adjusted to suit. The slope can be indicated in the following forms: 50mm/m

millimetres per metre

5%

percent

1F20

fraction e.g. 1 in 20

The default value is the direction perpendicular to the face selected, with a rotation of zero. In the graphical view, an arrow shows the direction proposed. A line describing the angle in the trigonometric circle shows the proposed rotation.

Note: To orientate a sub-component at the end of a wall, beam or column, select the closest face, and then select the end in the graphical view using

.

8. Connect the sub-component This step is optional and enables you to link two sub-components together. The linked components will have the same position and orientation. Common parameter values will also be the same. This can be used to align holes in different components or to align a door with an opening for example. There are two ways to select the sub-component to be connected: 1. Enter the name of the sub-component in the Connect field. 2. Pick the sub-component in the graphical view using . The position and orientation are modified to suit the selected sub-component. If the selected sub-component is already linked you are given several options. You may choose to replace the link (Yes) or just copy the position, orientation and parameters of the selected sub-component (No) or do nothing (Cancel). 9. Confirm the sub-component 1. Click Apply to create the sub-component. If the catalogue item is not valid for this component an error message such as the following is displayed and the subcomponent is not created.

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You must select an alternative element from the catalogue. The Sub-component Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the sub-component, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note:Is also possible to create a sub-component with the PDMS using the Create > Wall Fitting > Sub-Compound menu (in the Walls & Floors application) or Create > Fitting > Sub-Compound (in the Beams & Columns application). A CMPF must be created using the Create > Wall Fitting > Compound menu (in the Walls & Floors application) or Create > Fitting > Compound (in the Beams & Columns application) before creating the sub-component to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete Design application.

13.2

Create a Sub-Component under a General Wall, Slab, Base, Landing or Grating To create a sub-component, navigate to the general wall, slab component, base component or the grating component and select the type of sub-component in the Create drop-down list.

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There are nine steps to creating a sub-component: 1. Name the sub-component Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the material desired using the Material drop-down list. The default material is filled in according to the type of sub-component but it can be modified. 3. Select the sub-component specification Choose the sub-component catalogue using the drop-down list in the Catalogue frame. This catalogue is activated by default on the first catalogue available that contains the type of component selected in the main form.

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Read the question displayed between the two lists in the Catalogue frame. Select an answer in the list of answers displayed below until the Selection complete message appears. You can reselect a question by clicking on the question in the list above. As soon as an element in the catalogue is selected, Properties is cleared if there are properties associated with this element. 4. Enter the properties of the sub-component Click Properties to display the properties of the sub-component. Do not fill in the Angle and Offset properties that are calculated automatically by Nuclear Concrete Design. 5. Select the face and segment Choose a face in the faces drop-down list. In the graphical view, the axes show the origin of the face.

For the Around contour option, choose the segment of the path using the Segment drop-down list. The type of each segment (Straight or curved) is displayed in this list.

6. Enter the position of the sub-component There are six ways to enter the position of the sub-component:

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1. Enter the values in the distance, height and offset fields. If the field is locked, it can be unlocked using

.

2. Measure the values of the distances using

and two graphical picks.

3. Enter the values of the angles in the Angle (X) fields. This method is only available for curved segments. The distances in the X direction are adjusted. 4. Select the position in the graphical view using. To avoid changing a desired value in a field, lock it using

. You can display a grid positioned in the proposed position

and in the proposed direction using

.

5. Type the elevation of the sub-component in the Level field. The height value is adjusted to suit. 6. Select the level in the graphical view using . The height value is adjusted to suit. In the graphical view, a sphere shows the proposed position. By default the offset is zero. Note: To position a sub-component on a face of a hole, select the closest face, unlock the Offset (Z) field and select the position in the graphical view using

.

7. Enter the orientation of the sub-component There are two ways to select the orientation of the sub-component: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using

.

3. Enter the slope of the sub-component in the Slope field. The direction is adjusted to suit. The default value is the direction perpendicular to the face selected with a rotation of zero. In the graphical view, an arrow shows the proposed direction. A line describing the angle in the trigonometric circle shows the proposed rotation.

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Note: To orient a sub-component on a face of a hole, select the closest face, and then select the end in the graphical view using

.

8. Connect the sub-component This step is optional and enables you to link two sub-components together. The linked components will have the same position and orientation. Common parameter values will also be the same. This can be used to align holes in different components or to align a door with an opening for example. There are two ways to select the sub-component to be connected: 1. Enter the name of the sub-component in the Connect field. 2. Pick the sub-component in the graphical view using . The position and orientation are modified to suit the selected sub-component. If the selected sub-component is already linked you are given several options. You may choose to replace the link (Yes) or just copy the position, orientation and parameters of the selected sub-component (No) or do nothing (Cancel). 9. Confirm the sub-component Click Apply to create the sub-component. If the catalogue item is not valid for this component an error message such as the following is displayed and the sub-component is not created.

You must select an alternative element from the catalogue. The Sub-component Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the sub-component, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically. Note: It is also possible to create a sub-component with the PDMS using the Create > Floor Fitting > Sub-Compound menu (in the Walls & Floors application) or Create > Fittings > Sub-Compound (in the Panels & Plates application). A CMPF must be created using the Create > Floor Fitting > Compound menu (in the Walls & Floors application) or Create > Fittings > Compound (in the Panels & Plates application) before creating the sub-component to ensure consistency with the Nuclear Concrete Design application. Note: Create the sub-components under the slab component except for drainage channels that must be created under the screed component.

13.3

Modify a Sub-Component To modify a sub-component, navigate to the sub-component. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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There are nine steps to modifying a sub-component: 1. Select the material The material can be modified in the same way as it is selected for creation. 2. Select the sub-component specification You can change the specification of the sub-component by clicking question in the list above. 3. Modify the geometry of the sub-component With free-form shapes, you can change the contour of the sub-component with the Contour Editor using the Contour button. There are two ways to modify the depth: 1. Enter a value in the Depth field. 2. Measure the value using

and two graphical picks.

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4. Enter the sub-component properties Click Properties to display the properties of the sub-component. Ignore the Angle and Offset properties as they are calculated automatically by Nuclear Concrete Design. 5. Select the face and segment The face and segment can be modified in the same way they are selected for creation. 6. Enter the position of the sub-component The position can be modified the same way it is selected for creation. You can select a p-point to position the sub-component using the Reference drop-down list. Note: To select p-points on sub-components without positive geometry using , display the p-points using the Settings > Graphics > Representation menu and the P-points options. 7. Enter the orientation of the sub-component The orientation can be modified the same way it is selected for creation. 8. Connect the sub-component You may optionally connect the sub-component to another sub-component in the same as for creation. For sub-components of general walls, floors, bases, landings and gratings, you can penetrate other elements with the same sub-component. Click Penetrate other elements form.

to display the

There are two stages to use this form: 1. Select the other elements to penetrate in the list. You need write access to these elements to penetrate them. 2. Click OK to confirm the elements to penetrate. 9. Confirm the sub-component Click Apply to confirm the modification of the sub-component. If the catalogue item is not valid for this component an error message such as the following is displayed and the sub-component is not modified.

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You must select an alternative element from the catalogue. To close the form, click Dismiss. To create a new sub-component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Sub-component form is then displayed. Note: Use the Repeat button to copy sub-components as the copy button on the main form does not work for sub-components. If you use the PDMS to change the sub-component, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

13.4

Positioning using Polar Coordinates To position a sub-component using polar coordinates, you must create a circular grid using the bar menu 3D Aid Constructs. You can show the bar menu using the menu Utilities > Constructs. You can create the grid using the menu Create > Grids > Radial:

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There six steps to creating a circular grid: 1. Choose the grid labels. Choose the option Label to show the name of the grid. Choose the option Detail to show the radii and the angles of the grid. 2. Enter the angle steps in degrees in the Angle field e.g. 1 degree. 3. Enter the diameters in the list Diameters that correspond to the desired radii. 4. Choose the position. You can type the values into the East, North et Up fields or graphically pick a position using the Positioning Control form. 5. Choose the orientation. Note: For polar coordinates, use the value E for the E is field and the value D for the Z is field. 6. Confirm the creation of the grid using OK. You can also visualise the grid using Preview.

13.5

Proposing a Sub-Component Without Write Access to the Owning Component To propose a sub-component, navigate to the component and select the type of sub-component in the Propose drop-down list.

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There are nine steps to creating a sub-component: 1. Name the sub-component Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the material desired using the Material drop-down list. The default material is selected according to the type of sub-component but it can be modified depending on the definition of the component in the catalogue. 3. Select the sub-component specification Choose the sub-component catalogue using the drop-down list in the Catalogue tab. This catalogue is activated by default on the first catalogue available that contains the type of component selected in the main form.

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Read the question displayed between the two lists in the Catalogue frame. Select an answer in the list of answers displayed below until the Selection complete message appears. You can reselect a question by clicking on the question in the list above. As soon as an element in the catalogue is selected, Properties is cleared if there are properties associated with this element. 4. Enter the sub-component properties Click Properties to display the properties of the sub-component. Do not fill in the Angle or Offset properties as these are calculated automatically by Nuclear Concrete Design. 5. Select the face and segment Choose a p-line in the faces drop-down list. In the graphical view the axes show the origin of the face.

For a curved wall and a curved beam, choose the segment and the path using the Segment drop-down list. The type of each segment (straight or curved) is displayed in this list. For a straight wall, straight beam or column this list is greyed out.

6. Enter the position of the sub-component There are six methods available to enter the position of the sub-component: 1. Enter the values in the distance, height and offset fields. If the field is locked, it can be unlocked using

.

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2. Measure the values of the distances using

and two graphical picks.

3. Enter the values of the angles in the Angle (X) fields. This method is only available for curved segments. The distances in the X direction are adjusted. 4. Select the position in the graphical view using value in a field, lock it using

. To avoid changing a desired

. You can display a grid positioned in the proposed

position and in the proposed direction using

.

5. Type the elevation of the sub-component in the Level field. The height value is adjusted to suit. 6. Select the level in the graphical view using . The height value is adjusted to suit. The position proposed is shown in the graphical view by a sphere. By default the offset is zero. Note: To position a sub-component at the end of a wall, a beam or a column, select the closest face, unlock the Offset (Z) field and select the position in the graphical view using

.

7. Enter the orientation of the sub-component There are three ways to select the orientation of the sub-component. 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. The angle can be indicated in the following forms: 123.25

decimal degrees

123°15'05'' or 123d15m05s

degrees, minutes and seconds

130G12

decimal grades

2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The mode of the graphical view changes. Select an object in the graphical view and drag the cursor to the desired face or edge. The direction is perpendicular to a face or along a line. N.B. The mode of the graphical view reverts to the navigate mode after the selection.

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3. Enter the slope of the sub-component in the Slope field. The direction is adjusted to suit. The slope can be indicated in the following forms: 50mm/m

millimetres per metre

5%

percent

1F20

fraction e.g. 1 in 20

The default value is the direction perpendicular to the face selected, with a rotation of zero. In the graphical view, an arrow shows the direction proposed. A line describing the angle in the trigonometric circle shows the proposed rotation.

Note: To orientate a sub-component at the end of a wall, beam or column, select the closest face, and then select the end in the graphical view using

.

8. Connect the sub-component Do not use the connection gadgets until the proposal is approved. 9. Confirm the sub-component Click Apply to create the proposed sub-component. The proposed sub-component is created under a suitable structure. The proposed sub-component has the name of the component followed by ’(proposed)’. If no suitable structure is available the following message is displayed:

Click Yes to create a structure for the current building. The proposed sub-component is linked to the owning component using an association.

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If no suitable association group is available the following message is displayed:

The Sub-component Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the sub-component, click Dismiss.

13.6

Modification of a Proposed Sub-Component To modify the proposed sub-component navigate to the sub-component using the Nuclear Applications main form.

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The proposed sub-component can be modified in the same way as normal sub-components. If you have write access to the owning component, the following message will appear when you click Apply.

Click Yes to convert this sub-component to a normal sub-component. The proposed sub-component is deleted and the sub-component created under the component. The association is modified to include this sub-component.

13.7

Creating a Kicker To create a kicker (a sub-component of a floor screed), navigate to a floor screed and select the Kicker option in the Create drop-down list.

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There are nine steps to creating a kicker: 1. Name a kicker Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the material desired using the Material drop-down list.

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3. Define the section To copy the section of another kicker, click and select the other kicker. To reverse the direction of the section, select the Mirror section checkbox. To define the section, click Catalogue. Use is the same as for a straight beam. To define the properties, click Properties. 4. Select the position of the kicker There are two ways to select the original position of the kicker: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top in the Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using 2. Select the position in the graphical view using

.

in the Position frame. To avoid

changing a desired value in a field, lock it using . The position is shown in the graphical view by a sphere. 5. Select the orientation of the kicker Two methods are available to select the orientation of the kicker: 1. Enter the values in the Direction and Rotation fields. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using . The default direction is up (U) with respect to the level, with a rotation of zero. In the graphical view the orientation proposed is shown by an arrow positioned at the origin and in the direction of the value of the rotation.

6. Select the mitres Three methods can be used to select each mitre: 1. Enter a direction in the field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using the face selected.

. . The direction is perpendicular to

3. Choose the perpendicular to the direction of the kicker using . The mitre is calculated automatically when the direction of the kicker is modified. By default the mitres are perpendicular to the direction of the kicker. 7. Activate the connectivity If the end of the kicker proposed is in the same position as another end and if the connectivity is activated, the mitres of both ends are adjusted.

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8. Choose the shape of the kicker There are two ways to define the shape of the kicker: Complex Initiate the 2D Editor using the Complex option of the Shape drop-down list. The kicker is created and the Modification form replaces the Creation form. Contour Load the Contour list using the Contour option of the Shape drop-down list. The list of contours includes the contour of the floor screed and all the holes in the floor slab. Select a contour. In the graphical view aid lines show the contour. 9. Confirm kicker creation Click Apply to create the kicker. The Kicker Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the kicker, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

13.8

Modify a Kicker To modify a kicker, navigate to the kicker. If the form does not appear automatically, click on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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The material, section, position, orientation and mitre can be modified the same way they were selected for creation. The section can be modified the same way as for the straight beam. If the connectivity is activated, the position and mitres of the ends are adjusted. To confirm the modification, click Apply. To create a new kicker with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Kicker form is then displayed.

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To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the kicker, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

13.9

Create a Connecting Sub-Component To create a connecting sub-component (a PJOI type sub-component) e.g. column head or beam end plate, there are four steps: 1. Start the Beams and Columns application To create this type of sub-component you must use functions available in the Beams and Columns application. Nuclear Concrete Design controls standard PDMS applications. Choosing a beam or column starts this application automatically. You can also use Design > Structures > Beams and Columns menu. 2. Activate the option to create primary nodes

Select the option in the main application bar. 3. Create the joint Create the joint using the Modify > Joint > Specification menu:

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If you are not already on a joint, you must pick the end of a beam or column.

If there is no joint, a joint is created automatically. The Joint Specification form is shown. 4. Choose the joint type from the catalogue

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There are eight steps to use this form: 1. Choose the specification from the Specification drop-down list. 2. Choose the sub-type from the Sub-type drop-down list. 3. Choose the type from the list of available types. 4. Choose the justification from the Justification drop-down list in the Settings frame. Use NA for the justification. 5. Type the rotation in the Beta Angle field in the Settings frame. For columns, use the same value as the rotation of the column. For beams use either 0 or 180 depending on the end. 6. Enter the parameter values using the form shown by Properties.

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7. Make the modifications by clicking Apply. 8. Close the form using Dismiss.

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Contour Editor in the Full Mode

14.1

Initiate the Full Mode To use the complete mode, click Full.

Now there are five ways to create a point:

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1. Ender the position values in the X and Y field, then click Insert After or Insert Before. The Insert After adds the point after the current point; the Insert Before adds the point before the current point. 2. Select the Create option of the Graphical Pick and then select a position in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. The point is added after the current point. 3. Click to insert a vertex in the centre of the end of the preceding curve and the start of the next curve.

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4. Select

to insert a point at a distance according to a direction.

5. Select

to insert two points aligned with another line.

Define a Point with Distance and Direction

The position of the following point is defined by an offset in a specified direction. Two possibilities are available to define the direction: 1. Select Define Direction with Position, then a position in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. The direction is between the current point and the position selected. 2. Enter a direction in the Direction field. The direction given by default defined by the current point. There are two ways to define the distance:

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1. Select Define Distance with Plane, and then select a face in the graphical view. The distance is the distance perpendicular to the face and the current point. 2. Enter a direction in the Distance field. The distance given by default is 10000. Apply can be used to create a new point or modify the current point with the values specified in the Distance and Direction fields. (Caution: the direction must be in the working plane. Otherwise, the application will modify the point so it is on in the plane).

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Define an Edge

The direction can be defined in two ways: 1. Select Line, then a line in the graphical view. The direction is given by the direction of the line selected. 2. Enter a direction in the Direction field. The direction given by default is set by the current edge. Two possibilities are available to define the length: 1. Select Line, then a line in the graphical view. The length of the line selected gives the length. 2. Enter a direction in the Length field. The offset with respect to the line between the current point and the next point can be specified with respect to the start of the line or the end of the line.

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Three possibilities are available to define the offset: 1. Select Line, then a line in the graphical view. The closest end of the line selected gives the offset. 2. Select Position, then a position in the graphical view. The offset is given by the selected position. 3. Enter a direction in the Offset field. There are three ways to define the distance: 1. Select Line, then a line in the graphical view. The end of the closest line selected gives the distance. 2. Select Position, then a position in the graphical view. The distance is given by the position selected. 3. Enter a direction in the Distance field. Apply can be used to create two new points or modify the current point and the next point with the values specified in the fields.

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14.4

Replace a Point with a Curve

There are four steps to replacing a point with a curve: 1. Select a point in the list. 2. Click Copy. 3. Enter a radius value in the Radius field. Select the curve definition method in the Spine editor. 4. Click Replace.

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Define a Curve using an Angle To define a curve using an angle and the radius, click

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2D contour editor.

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Defining an angle from a specified direction positions the next point. The direction can be specified in two ways: 1. Select a position in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. The direction is between the current point and the position selected. 2. Enter a direction in the Direction field. The current point is used for the default direction. Enter an angle in the Angle field. The angle given by default is 90. Enter a radius in the Radius field. The default radius is 10000. Apply creates a new curve and a new point or provides the possibility of modifying the current curve with the values specified in the fields. (Caution: the direction must stay in the working plane. Otherwise, the application will adjust the point on to the plane).

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In the create mode (the Create option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to create the curve after the current point. In the modify mode (the Modify option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to modify the current curve.

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Define a Curve using a Centre To define a curve by the position of the centre of the curve and the radius, click 2D contour editor.

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There are two ways to define the centre. 1. Select Centre point, and then select a position in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. 2. Select the Copy curve option of the radio gadget, the select a PAVE on a slab or a position on a curved wall/curved beam in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. The centre is the centre of the curve selected. There are three ways to define the radius. 1. Enter a value in the Radius field. 2. Select Point on circumference and select a position in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. 3. Select Copy curve, the select a PAVE on a slab or a position on a curved wall/curved beam in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. The radius is the radius of the curve selected.

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If the Lock check box is selected, the radius does not change with a graphical pick. Select a point on the circumference to define the position of the curve.

In the create mode (the Create option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to create the curve before the current point. In the modify mode (the Modify option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to modify the current curve.

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Define a Curving using a Fillet Position To define a curve by the position of the fillet position of the curve and the radius, click the 2D contour editor.

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Two methods are available to define the pole or intersection point position. 1. Select Fillet position, and then select a position in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. 2. Select Copy curve, the select a PAVE on a slab or a position on a curved wall/curved beam in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. The point is the fillet position of the curve selected. Three methods are available to define the radius. 1. Enter a value in the Radius field. 2. Select Define a two-point radius and select two positions in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. 3. Select Copy curve, the select a PAVE on a slab or a position on a curved wall/curved beam in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form. The radius is the radius of the curve selected.

In Create mode (the Create option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to create the curve before the current point. In the modify mode (the Modify option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to modify the current curve.

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Define a Curve by its Radius To define a curve using a radius, click

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2D contour editor.

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There are four steps to using this form: 1. Choose between a major curve and a minor curve using the check box. The minor curve is proposed by default. 2. Choose the sense of the curve. The curve proposed is shown in the graphical view by the text Curve. To change the sense click

.

3. Enter the value of the radius in the Radius field. You can also measure the value using and two graphical picks. The radius is shown in the graphical view as a cylinder. The default value is the minimum, or half the distance between the preceding point and the next point that gives a half-circle curve. 4. In the create mode (the Create option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to create the curve before the current point. 5. In the modify mode (the Modify option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to modify the current curve.

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14.9

Define a Curve by a Point on Curve To define a curve using a position on the curve, click

2D contour editor.

To define the point, select a position in the graphical view using the Positioning Control form.

In create mode (the Create option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to create the curve before the current point. In modify mode (the Modify option of the Graphical Pick is selected), click Confirm to modify the current curve.

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14.10 Display Points of a Curve To display the start, end, centre and fillet position of a curve, click

2D contour editor.

The points are aid points and can be deleted using the bar accessible using the Utilities > Constructs menu.

14.11 Define a Contour by Copying Another To define the complete contour by copying another, click

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2D Contour Editor.

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To copy the shape of a panel, select a slab, curved wall or curved beam.

14.12 Cut & Paste

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Cut deletes the current vertex and puts the values in the fields. Copy puts the values in the fields. Replace modifies the current vertex with the values of the fields. Insert After and Insert Before creates a new vertex with the values of the fields. To align a vertex with another: 1. Select the vertex in the list. 2. Click Copy. 3. Enter the value of the other vertex in the X field or the Y field. 4. Click Replace. To delete a vertex: 1. Select the vertex in the list. 2. Click Copy. To change the order of the points: 1. Select the vertex to be moved in the list. 2. Click Cut. 3. Select the vertex before the desired position. 4. Click Insert After. To modify the radius of a vertex: 1. Select the vertex to be modified in the list. 2. Click Copy. 3. Enter the value of the radius in the Radius field. 4. Click Replace. To copy a vertex: 1. Select the vertex to copy in the list. 2. Click Copy. 3. Select the vertex before the desired position. 4. Click Insert After.

14.13 Split a Contour in Two To split a contour in two, click

of the 2D contour Editor.

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There are four steps to splitting a contour in two. 1. Select the first vertex in the list of vertices in the Editor form. 2. Select the second vertex in the Second vertex drop-down list. 3. Click Apply to split the slab, base, general wall or grating in two. 4. Click Dismiss to close the form.

To split a curved beam or a curved wall (GENSEC) in two, click

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There are four steps to splitting a GENSEC in two. 1. Select the first vertex in the list of vertices in the Editor form. 2. Select the second vertex in the Second vertex drop-down list. 3. Click Apply to split the GENSEC in two. 4. Click Dismiss to close the form.

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Nuclear Concrete Design Application User Guide Management of Assemblies

15

Management of Assemblies

15.1

Create of Assemblies To create an assembly of elements within the same level, navigate to the level and select the Assembly option in the Create drop down list.

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There are three steps to creating an assembly: 1. Name the assembly Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the members Select the existing elements to add to this assembly from the list of elements that do not already belong to another assembly. You must select at least one element. 3. Confirm assembly creation Click Apply to create the assembly. The function attribute of the select elements is modified. To cancel the creation of the assembly, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

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Assemblies Usage If you navigate to a level, you can select an assembly and then the members of that assembly.

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You may also add all the members of the assembly to the graphical view using the pop-up menu of the member list.

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Modify Assemblies To modify an assembly, you must choose another assembly (or None) from the list on Modification form of each element.

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Nuclear Concrete Design Application User Guide Main Form Tools

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Main Form Tools

16.1

Nuclear Concrete Design in Read-only Mode If you navigate to an object that is read-only, you can display the properties but you cannot modify them. To display the form of the current element, click

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If you change current element, the parameter form for the new element replaces the current form. If you want to modify an element in read-only, try the following steps: 1. Unlock using the Modify > Lock menu. 2. Check that the element is reserved using the Utilities > Claim lists menu. 3. Check that the element is extracted using the Design > Extract Control menu. 4. Check that you have the right to modify this database using the following command line and lines: Q DBNAME STAT

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16.2

Control the Graphical View To manage the list of objects visible in the graphical view (draw-list) or the representation of the objects in the graphical view, click the right mouse button on the list of elements.

Automatic Add CE: If this option is active, the element is added to the graphical view when the element configuration form is displayed. Add CE: The current element is added in the graphical view. This function is also available using the

in the main toolbar.

Add CE with colour: The colours form is displayed. When you select a colour, the current element is added in the graphical view in the selected colour. Add elements by name: The 'Add elements by name' form is displayed.

There are five steps to use this form

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1. Select the type of sub-component from the Type drop-down list. 2. Type the mask for the name in the Filter field is the wildcard for a single character. * is the wildcard character for multiple characters. 3. Select the colour using the colour button. 4. Select the translucence of the owning component using the drop down list. 5. Click OK to add these elements to the graphical view with their owning components. Add elements by type: All elements of the type selected from the sub-menu and belonging to the current element are added to the graphical view. Remove CE: The element is removed from the graphical view. This function is also available using the

in the main toolbar.

Remove All: All the elements in the graphical view are removed. Remove elements by type: All elements of the type selected from the sub-menu are removed from the graphical view. Apply negatives: Changes the representation in the graphical view to activate the negatives (representation holes on / drawn). This function is also available using the Settings > Graphics > Representation menu. See negatives: Changes the representation in the graphical view to deactivate the negatives (representation holes off). This function is also available using the Settings > Graphics > Representation menu. No Screeds: Changes the representation level for the structure elements so that only the slab level of slabs and bases is shown. You can also change the representation level using the Settings > Graphics > Representation menu. Include Screeds: Changes the representation level for the structure elements so that only the slab level and finished level of slabs and bases is shown. You can also change the representation level using the Settings > Graphics > Representation menu. Screeds Only: Changes the representation level for the structure elements so that only the finished level of slabs and bases is shown. You can also change the representation level using the Settings > Graphics > Representation menu. Automatic Mark Members: If this option is activated, the name of all the members of the current element is displayed in the graphical view. Automatic Mark Connected: If this option is activated, the name of all the elements connected to the current element is displayed in the graphical view. Display Aids: If this option is activated, the proposed position, orientation and form of elements being modified or created is shown in the graphical view by graphical aids.

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Rename an Element To rename the current element, click

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There are seven steps to using this function: 1. Enter a new name in the Name field. 2. Select the Confirm names option to specify the names of the sub-elements. If there are too many sub-elements, this option is greyed out. 3. Choose whether you want to use any unused names or only use names that are after any existing names using Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox. 4. Select a source of names. The source is used to calculate the names of the sub-elements. There are two ways to select the source: 1. Navigate in the Source of names list. 2. Click

and select the element in the graphical view.

5. Click Apply to confirm the renaming. If you have selected the Confirm names, a second form is displayed.

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6. The type, existing name (in parentheses) and the proposed name are displayed for each element. You can modify the proposed name. 7. Click Confirm to modify the names. To close the form, click Cancel. It is also possible to modify the name of an element using the AVEVA application with the Modify > Name menu.

There are four steps to using this form: 1. Enter a new name in the Name field. 2. Select the action to perform using the drop-down list. The Re-name all option is recommended to rename the entire hierarchy below. 3. Click Apply to confirm the modification of the names. Click Dismiss to close the form. 4. Click on the current element in the list in the main form to update the names.

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16.4

Copy an Element To copy a current element, click

.

There are eight steps involved in using this function: 1. Enter a new name in the Name field. 2. Select the Confirm names checkbox to specify the names of the sub-elements. If there are too many sub-elements this option is greyed out. 3. Select the naming method. Choose whether you want to use any unused names or only use names that are after any existing names using Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox. 4. Select the target hierarchy. The element must be the same type as the owner of the element to copy. The target hierarchy can be selected in two ways:

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1. Navigate in the Select target hierarchy list. 2. Click

and select the element in the graphical view.

5. Select the offset of the copy. There are two ways to do this. 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and top. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using

.

2. Select the new position in the graphical view using

. To avoid changing a desired

value in a field, you can lock it using . The default origin is the origin of the element to be copied but you can select a p-point using the Reference drop-down list. 6. Click Apply to confirm the copy. If you have selected the Confirm names, a second form opens.

7. The type, name of the element copied (in parentheses) and the name of the new element are displayed for each element. The name proposed can be modified. 8. Click Confirm to modify the names. The first form appears. It can be used to make another copy. To close the form, click Cancel.

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It is also possible to copy an element using the PDMS with the Create > Copy > Offset menu.

There are five steps to using this form: 1. Select the element to copy using the Object drop-down list. 2. Select the target hierarchy using the to drop-down list. For example, you can copy a wall to another level. 3. Enter the number of copies in the Number of Copies field. 4. Enter the offset in the X, Y and Z fields. You can also select the offsets using the Offset menu and graphical picks. 5. Click Apply to initiate the copy. Confirm the copy in the dialogue box. Click Dismiss to close the form.

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Create a List of Connected Elements To modify the current element and all the connected elements, click

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The name of the list is the name of the current element. You may query the list using

in the main toolbar:

You may use this list for the modifications with the PDMS basic interface. For example, you can move the elements of the list using the Position > Relatively (By) menu.

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16.6

Split Straight Walls To split a straight wall, navigate to the element and click shown:

. The Split vertically form is

There are three steps to use this form: 1. Name the straight wall Type the name of the new part of the wall in the Name field. The name must not exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to the project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed.

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If the Use gaps in naming sequence checkbox is selected the first available name will be proposed. Otherwise the name after the highest existing name in the naming sequence will be proposed. To change the proposed name use the video buttons under the name. changes the proposed name to the first available name. changes the proposed name to the previous unused name in the naming sequence. changes the proposed name to the next unused name in the naming sequence. changes the proposed name to the name after the last existing name in the naming sequence. 2. Select the split position There three methods to define the distance from the start of the wall: 1. Type a value in the Start field. The value for the End field is adjusted. 2. Type a value in the End field. The value for the Start field is adjusted. 3. Select the position in the graphical view using

.

3. Confirm the split Click Apply to split the wall. The sub-components are shared between the walls depending on their position. The Straight Wall Modification form replaces the Split vertically form. You can modify the new wall. If Apply is greyed out, you must type a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the split, click Dismiss. Note: Avoid sub-components when defining the split position, as they will only penetrate their owner. If you to split the wall horizontally click Split horizontally. The Split horizontally form is shown:

There are three steps to use this form: 1. Name the straight wall Type the name of the new part of the wall in the Name field. The name must not exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to the project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed.

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2. Select the split level There are two methods to define the split level: 1. Type a value in the Split level field. 2. Select the level in the graphical view using

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3. Confirm the split Click Apply to split the wall. The sub-components are shared between the walls depending on their level. The Straight Wall Modification form replaces the Split horizontally form. You can modify the new wall. If Apply is greyed out, you must type a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the split, click Dismiss. If you to split the wall vertically click Split vertically. The Split vertically form is shown. Note: Avoid sub-components when defining the split position, as they will only penetrate their owner.

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Split Floors, General Walls, Landings, Bases and Gratings To split a floor, general wall, landing, base or grating, navigate to the element and click The Split vertically form is shown:

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There are four steps to use this form: 1. Name the new element Type the name of the new part of the element in the Name field. The name must not exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to the project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the split position There are three methods to define the start position in the Start Position frame: 1. Select a vertex in the Vertex drop down list. 2. Type values in the East, North and Up fields. 3. Select the position in the graphical view using . If the direction is not locked, the direction is modified to suit the start position. 3. Select the direction of the split There are five methods to define the direction:

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1. Select a vertex in the Vertex drop down list in the End Position frame. 2. Type values in the East, North and Up fields in the End Position frame. 3. Select the position in the graphical view using

in the End Position frame.

4. Type the direction in the Direction field. 5. Select the direction in the graphical view using

.

4. Confirm the split Click Apply to split the component. The sub-components are shared between the components depending on their position. If the sub-component is near the split line, the sub component stays in the original component but it penetrates the other component as well. The Component Modification form replaces the Split vertically form. You can modify the new component. If Apply is greyed out, you must type a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the split, click Dismiss. If you to split the component horizontally click Split horizontally. The Split horizontally form is shown:

There are three steps to use this form: 1. Name the new component Type the name of the new part of the element in the Name field. The name must not exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to the project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the split level There are two methods to define the split level: 1. Type a value in the Split level field. 2. Select the level in the graphical view using

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3. Confirm the split Click Apply to split the component. The sub-components are shared between the components depending on their position. If the sub-component is near the split line, the sub component stays in the original component but it penetrates the other component as well. The Component Modification form replaces the Split horizontally form. You can modify the new component. If Apply is greyed out, you must type a valid name in the Name field to activate it.

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To cancel the split, click Dismiss. If you to split the component vertically click Split vertically. The Split vertically form is shown.

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Nuclear Concrete Design Application User Guide Modelling Slopes

17

Modelling Slopes

17.1

Create a Sloping Screed To create a sloping screed, create a screed using NUCLEAR CONCRETE DESIGN and then add a negative to model the slope using the Modify > Floor/Screed > Screed Slope menu:

There are five steps to use the Screed Slope form: 1. Select the screed to modify There are two methods available to select the screed: 1. Navigate to the screed before running the function. 2. Navigate to the screed and then use the menu Select > CE. 2. Select the type of slope Select the type of slope in the Type drop down list. For a straight slope, choose Straight. For a curved slope, choose Conical. 3. Enter the slope Type the value in degrees of slope into the Slope field. 4. Enter the direction Type the direction of the slope into the Direction field.

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17.2

Create a Sloping Floor To create a sloping floor (part of a floor slab element), navigate to a floor slab and select the Sloping floor option in the Create drop down list.

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There are eight steps to creating a sloping floor: 1. Name the floor Enter a name in the Name field. This name must not already exist. If the name is compulsory for this project, Apply will remain greyed out as long as the name is not properly entered. If a name is proposed according to project naming convention, you can change the name or use the one proposed. 2. Select the material Select the desired material using the Material drop-down list.

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The material is used to calculate the weight. The density of the material selected is shown in a tooltip. 3. Enter the thickness of the floor

Six methods can be used to select the top and bottom levels of the floor: 1. Enter the absolute top level (wrt World) in the Top Level field. If the thickness is locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the thickness is not locked, the thickness adapts. 2. Select the top level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the thickness is locked or the value is less than the bottom level, the bottom level adapts. If the thickness is not locked, the thickness adapts. If a suitable element is selected the background colour of Top Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element. 3. Enter the thickness in the Thickness field. If the thickness is locked, you can unlock it with

. The bottom level adapts.

4. Measure the thickness using

and two graphical picks. The bottom level adapts.

5. Enter the absolute bottom level (wrt World) in the Bottom Level field. If the thickness is locked or if the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the thickness is not locked, the thickness adapts. 6. Select the bottom level using a position in the graphical view and . The view's mode changes and the Positioning Control tool bar is displayed. If the thickness is locked or the value is greater than the top level, the top level adapts. If the thickness is not locked, the thickness adapts. If a suitable element is selected the background colour of Bottom Level is changed to green and the tooltip indicates the connected element. If you do not want the thickness to adapt to level modifications, the thickness can be locked using . The default bottom level is zero with respect to the level. The default thickness is 3000 mm. A cone shows the top level of the slab in the graphical view 4. Defining the section To copy the section of another sloping floor, click define the section, click Catalogue.

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There are six steps to using this form: 1. Select the specification using the Specification drop-down list. 2. Select the section using the Generic Type drop-down list. 3. Select the size in the list of components. If the shape can be configured, there is only one component. 4. Choose the alignment of the wall using the Justification, Member Line, and Joint Line drop-down lists.

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For the justification of the section around the path of the wall (Justification), use one of three p-lines at bottom (BOW, CBOW or OBOW). For the line drawn in the DRAFT module (Member Line), use NA. For the connection line (Joint Line), use NA. 5. Enter the properties of the section using the Modify Properties form that is displayed when you click on Properties. Ignore the Thickness and Rotation angle properties because you have already entered the values in the main form. 6. Click Apply to confirm the section, then Dismiss to close the form. Note: You have modified the section by default. If the section is the same, it is unnecessary to display this form when creating a second sloping floor. You can also modify the properties of the floor using Properties. You can also change the justification of the floor using the Mirror Profile. 5. Select the start and end position of the floor

There are twelve methods available to select the start and end positions of the floor: 1. Enter the values in the fields for east, north and the top in the Start Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock using . If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 2. Select the start position in the graphical view using

in the Start Position frame.

To avoid modifying a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. Its length is always calculated between both positions. 3. Enter the values in the field for east, north and the top in the End Position frame. You can also change the reference by entering the name of an existing element in the Wrt field. If the field is greyed out, you can unlock it using . If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 4. Select the end position in the graphical view using

in the End Position frame.

To avoid modifying a desired value in a field, lock it using . If the direction is locked, the start position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 5. Enter the value of the length in the Length field. The end position is adjusted to suit the new length. 6. Measure the length using

. The end position is adjusted to suit the new length.

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7. Enter the values in the Direction fields. The direction is in the following form: [ [[ ]] wrt where est E (east), W(west), N(north), S(south), U(up) or D(down) is a real value between 0 and 90. is the name of an existing element ( /* or /-HR for example) [] indicates an optional part. The same axis may not be used several times. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using

. The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction

and the existing length. To avoid changing the desired direction, lock it using

.

8. Select the direction in the graphical view using . Select an object in the graphical view and slide the cursor to the desired face. The direction is perpendicular to the selected face. The end position is adjusted to suit the new direction and the existing length. To reverse the direction, click on direction, lock it using

. To avoid changing the desired

.

9. Select the start position, then the end position using the Start/End Graphical Pick option in the drop-down list above the position frames. Select two positions in the graphical view. If the direction is locked, the end position is adjusted to suit the direction. Otherwise the direction is calculated between both positions. The length is always calculated between both positions. 10. Select the start position using the Move Graphically drop-down list above the position frames. Select a position in the graphical view. The end position is adjusted to suit the direction and current length. 11. Click . This flips the start and end position. The start position takes the end position values. The end position takes the start position values. The length keeps the same value but the direction is reversed. 12. Click . This continues the floor from the previous values. The start position takes the end position values. The distance and direction keep the same values. The end position is calculated from the start position, length and direction values. The default position is at the origin of the level with an eastward direction with respect to the level and a length of 5000 mm. In the graphical view, the positions proposed are shown by an arrow between the start and end. Note: The positions can be modified if the connectivity is activated. 6. Select the rotation of the section Enter an angle in the Section Rotation field. The angle can have the following forms: 123.25

decimal degrees

123°15'05'' or 123d15m05s

degrees, minutes and seconds

130G12

decimal grades

By default the rotation of the section is zero. Note: Use the rotation to define a cross-fall. The faces around the floor will stay vertical if the catalogue element is defined correctly

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7. Select the mitre Three methods are available to select each mitre: 1. Enter a direction in the field. The direction is always shown with respect to the level. If the direction is locked, it can be unlocked using 2. Select the direction in the graphical view using the face selected.

. . The direction is perpendicular to

3. Choose the perpendicular to the direction of floor using . The mitre is calculated automatically when the direction of the floor is modified. By default, the mitres are perpendicular to the direction of the floor. 8. Activate the connectivity Note: Do not use connectivity for a sloping floor 9. Confirm sloping floor creation Click Apply to create the sloping floor. The Sloping Floor Modification form replaces the Creation form. If the button is greyed out, enter a valid name in the Name field to activate it. To cancel the creation of the sloping floor, click Dismiss. If you navigate to another element, the form closes automatically.

17.3

Modify a Sloping Floor To modify a sloping floor, navigate to that floor. If the form does not appear automatically, click

on the Nuclear Applications tool bar.

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The material, levels, positions and mitres can be modified the same way there were selected in the Creation form. To copy the section of another floor, click section, click Catalogue.

and select the other floor. To modify the

You can also modify the properties using Properties. To confirm the change, click Apply.

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To create a new sloping floor component with the same parameters, click Repeat. The Create Sloping Floor form is then displayed. To close the form, click Dismiss. If you use the PDMS to change the floor, click Refresh to display the current attributes.

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Create a Sloping Wall To create a sloping wall (a component of a wall), navigate to a wall and select the Straight Wall option in Create drop-down list.

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There are eight steps to creating a sloping wall: 1. Name the straight wall Enter a name in the Name field. 2. Select the material Select the desired material using the Material drop-down list. 3. Enter the height of the wall

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The levels and height are the values at the start of the wall. 4. Defining the section To create a sloping wall, you can use a rectangular section. For a wall with a variable height, use a section with a vertical slope. For a floor with a cross fall, use a section with a sloping base. 5. Select the start and end position of the wall

To create a slope, you must unlock the Up field before selecting the start and end position. Note: The positions can be modified if the connectivity is activated. 6. Select the mitre Use perpendicular mitres to avoid problems with the geometry. 7. Activate the connectivity You can use the connectivity functionality. 8. Confirm straight wall creation Click Apply to create the straight wall.

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Anchor Spacing Checks

18.1

Introduction This function can be used to check the spacing of the anchors for anchor plates. Elements with problems can be quickly identified before detailed checks are made. Detailed checks separate edge distance problems from spacing problems. Minimum distance values can also be calculated. Reports are available at all stages.

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There are three stages in anchor spacing checking: 1. Find the components with problems. You can select a component for more detailed checks. 2. Find the problems for the selected component. You can approve or correct one or more problems. 3. Find the minimum distances for each anchor plate. There are three types of problem identified by these checks: 1. Spacing between anchors of two plates. 2. Edge distance. 3. Hole distance.

18.2

Component Checks To check elements for anchor spacing problems, navigate to an owning element and run the check using

. A form is shown listing all the elements that require detailed checks.

Two warning messages are shown to indicate problems with the selected elements.

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This message indicates that anchor plates have been found that do not have the required attributes for minimum and optimum values for edge and spacing distances. These plates will be ignored in detailed checks.

This message indicates that one or more floor slabs, bases or general walls do not have the correct values for the levels attribute. This problem must be corrected before running detailed checks on the elements otherwise incorrect results will be obtained. Note: Do not check a whole building as this may take several hours.

All the components (walls, floors, bases, beams and columns) beneath the selected element that have anchor spacing problems are shown in the Element for Detailed Checks list. To produce a file containing the components in the list, click Output. To redo the checks on the same elements, click Refresh. To close the form, click Dismiss. To carry out detailed checks on an element select the element in the list and click Apply. These checks may take several minutes to complete depending on the number of anchor plates in the element.

18.3

Detailed Checks When detailed checks are completed, a second form appears with a list of problems found.

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When you select a problem from the list the anchor plate is shown in red in the graphical view. Four different types of problem are shown in the Detected anchor problems list. To produce a file containing the components in the list, click Output. To redo the checks on the same elements, click Refresh. 1. The anchor plate has been ignored It does not have the required attributes for minimum and optimum values for edge and spacing distances. Show the Design Property Information form using the Query > Properties menu to check for the SMIN, EMIN, SOPT, EOPT, SVAL, EVAL, SVOL and EVOL properties.

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To correct this problem you must change the type of plate. Select the problem from the list and click Modify to show the Sub-component Modification form. You need write access to be able to change the type of plate. 2. The anchor plate has an edge problem (Edge problem) The distance between an anchor and one or more edges of the component is less than the required value. The required edge distance value is a value between the minimum value and the optimum (no reduction in capacity) value for this type of plate. The initial value for the required edge distance is the optimum value. The actual value is shown in the list.

You have three possible ways of handling this type of problem: 1. Move the plate Select the problem from the list and click Modify to show the Sub-component Modification form. You need write access to be able to move the plate. 2. Approve the problem If another component is adjacent to this edge of the component, there is not a real edge problem.

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Select the problem from the list and click Approve to approve this problem. The problem is shown as approved in the list. You can unapprove an approved problem by selecting the problem from the list and clicking Unapprove. 3. Accept the calculated distance If the calculated distance is greater than the minimum distance, you may accept the calculated value. This may reduce the load bearing capacity of the anchor plate. To store the calculated distance as the required distance, click Calculate minimum distances to show a third form. 3. The anchor plate has a hole problem (Hole problem) The distance between an anchor and one or more holes in the component is less than the required value. The required hole distance value is the same as for the edge distance.

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You have four possible ways of handling this type of problem: 1. Move the plate Select the problem from the list and click Modify to show the Sub-component Modification form. You need write access to be able to move the plate. 2. Move the hole Use the main form to navigate to the hole and click to show the Sub-component Modification form. You need write access to be able to move the hole. 3. Approve the problem If the hole has no impact on the pullout cone of the anchors, there is not a real hole problem.

Select the problem from the list and click Approve to approve this problem. The problem is shown as approved in the list. You can unapprove an approved problem by selecting the problem from the list and clicking Unapprove. 4. Accept the calculated distance If the calculated distance is greater than the minimum distance, you may accept the calculated value. This may reduce the load bearing capacity of the anchor plate. To

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store the calculated distance as the required distance, click Calculate minimum distances to show a third form. 4. The anchor plate has a spacing problem (Spacing with) The distance between an anchor and an anchor in another anchor plate is less than the required value. The required spacing distance value is a value between the minimum value and the optimum (no reduction in capacity) value for this type of plate. The initial value for the required spacing distance is the optimum value. The actual value is shown in the list.

You have four possible ways of handling this type of problem: 1. Move the anchor plate Select the problem from the list and click Modify to show the Sub-component Modification form. You need write access to be able to move the anchor plate. 2. Move the other anchor plate Select the problem from the list and click Modify to show the Sub-component Modification form. You need write access to be able to move the anchor plate. 3. Approve the problem If this anchor plate does not have any load, there is not a real spacing problem. Select the problem from the list and click Approve to approve this problem. The problem is shown as approved in the list. You can unapprove an approved problem by selecting the problem from the list and click Unapprove. 4. Accept the calculated distance If the calculated distance is greater than the minimum distance, you may accept the calculated value. This may reduce the load bearing capacity of the anchor plate. To store the calculated distance as the required distance, click Calculate minimum distances to show a third form.

18.4

Minimum Distances Calculation To modify the required distance values, a third form is used. Click Calculate minimum distances to show this form.

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This form contains a list of anchor plates with edge, hole or spacing problems. For each anchor plate the minimum calculated distances for edge/hole (D1) and spacing distances (D2) are shown. If there is a spacing problem, the closest anchor plate (Clash) is also shown.

There are five steps to modify the values for an anchor plate: 1. Select the anchor plate from the list Select the anchor plate from the list. The name of this anchor plate is copied to the Selected anchor frame. The values are copied to the Edge Distance and Spacing Distance fields. The minimum values for this plate are shown on the buttons to the left of these fields. The optimum values for this plate are shown on the buttons to the right of these fields. 2. Define the required edge/hole value

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There are three methods to define the edge/hole distance: 1. Type the value in the Edge Distance field. This value must be greater than the minimum value shown to the left and smaller than the optimum value shown to the right. 2. Click the minimum value button to the left of the field. The value in the Edge Distance field is replaced by minimum value. 3. Click the optimum value button to the right of the field. The value in the Edge Distance field is replaced by optimum value. 3. Define the required spacing value There are three methods to define the spacing distance: 1. Type the value in the Spacing Distance field. This value must be greater than the minimum value shown to the left and smaller than the optimum value shown to the right. 2. Click the minimum value button to the right of the field. The value in the Spacing Distance field is replaced by minimum value. 3. Click the optimum value button to the left of the field. The value in the Spacing Distance field is replaced by optimum value. 4. Replace the value in the list Click Replace to replace the values in the list with the values in the fields Edge Distance and Spacing Distance. 5. Store the required distances Repeat steps 1 to 4 for all plates that you want to modify. To save the required distances, click Apply distances. You must have right access to the anchor plates. If the required values have not been increased above the calculated values, further checks will only show new problems. Click Refresh on the second form to check this. To produce a file containing the components in the list, click Output. To close the form, click Dismiss.

18.5

Reports The following columns are present in the reports for problems and for anchor plates. Name

Anchor plate name

Catalogue reference

Name of CATREF for anchor plate

:MDSAncRef1

Name of first reference in anchor plate UDA :MDSAncRef

:MDSAncRef2

Name of second reference in anchor plate UDA :MDSAncRef

Material

Name of material of anchor plate

OX

Alpha component of anchor plate orientation

OY

Beta component of anchor plate orientation

OZ

Gamma component of anchor plate orientation

PX

East component of anchor plate position

PY

North component of anchor plate position

PZ

Up component of anchor plate position

Edge distance

Calculated edge distance

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Spacing distance

Calculated spacing distance

Problem

Type of problem



Created due to a limitation of PDMS

Clash

Anchor plate name for spacing problems

Catalogue reference

Name of CATREF for clash anchor plate

:MDSAncRef1

Name of first reference in clash anchor plate UDA :MDSAncRef

:MDSAncRef2

Name of second reference in clash anchor plate UDA :MDSAncRef

Material

Name of material of clash anchor plate

OX

Alpha component of clash anchor plate orientation

OY

Beta component of clash anchor plate orientation

OZ

Gamma component of clash anchor plate orientation

PX

East component of clash anchor plate position

PY

North component of clash anchor plate position

PZ

Up component of clash anchor plate position

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Index

A Anchor Spacing Checks Component Checks . . . . . . . . . 18:2 Anchor Spacing Checks Detailed Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:1 Minimum Distances Calculation . . . 18:8 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18:10 Assemblies Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15:1 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15:3 Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15:2

Straight Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:3 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:10 Beam or Column Elements Properties Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:29 Beams and Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1 Beams and Columns Element Splitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:32 Beams Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:1 Building Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:4

B

C

Base + Screed Component Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:5 Base Component Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:8 Base Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1 Base Screed Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:3 Base Screed Component Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:12 Bases Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:15 Bases Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12:1 Beam Element Curved Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:12 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:17 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:3

Column Component Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:21 Column Component Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:28 Column Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:19 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:21 Concrete Flight Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:12 Connected Beams with Regular Spacings Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:34 Connectivity Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:16, 9:34 Construction Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1 Contour Editor Brief Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1 Contour Editor Brief Mode

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Automatic Correction Wizard . . . . . 6:10 Close . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:8 Curve in a Contour Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:4 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:6 Curve in a Spine Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:6 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:8 Point Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:4 Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:3 Point or a Curve Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:8 Points Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:3 Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:1 Contour Editor Full Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1 Contour Split in Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:15 Contour by Copying Another Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:13 Curve by a Point on Curve Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:12 Curve by its Radius Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:10 Curve using a Angle Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:5 Curve using a Centre Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:7 Curving using a Fillet Position Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:9 Cut & Paste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:14 Edge Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:3 Initiate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1 Point with a Curve Replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:5 Point with Distance and Direction Define . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:2 Points of a Curve Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:13 Create Building Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1

E Element Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:7 Rename . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:4 Elements Bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3 Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:4 Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:3 Floor Gratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:6

Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handrails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kickers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Walls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2:2 2:5 2:1 2:6 2:5 2:4 2:1

F Flight Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:19, 10:26 Floor Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1 Floor Grating Component Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:26 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:31 Floor Grating Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:24 Floor Screed Component Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:14 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:22 Floor Screed Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3 Floor Slab + Screed Component Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:17 Floor Slab Component Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:11 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:20 Floor Slab Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:1 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:3 Floor Slab Element + Screed Component Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:6 Floors, General Walls, Landings, Bases and Gratings Split . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:13 Framework Quick Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:29

G Gate on Grating Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:22 Graphical Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:1 Positioning Control Form . . . . . . . . . 8:1 Graphical View Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:3 Grid Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:1 Group Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:14 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:15

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S

Handrail Element General Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:11 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:16 Straight Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:3 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:9 Handrailing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:1 Handrailing Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:1 Handrailing Gate Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:18 Hierarchy Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:1

Material Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:5 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:8

Sloping Floor Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:2 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:8 Sloping Screed Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:1 Sloping Wall Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17:10 Spiral Stair Component Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:34 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:38 Staircases Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:9 Steel Flight Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:21 Straight Walls Split . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:11 Sub-Component Connecting Sub-component Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:30 Kicker Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:24 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:28 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:13 Proposed Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:23 Sub-component Proposing No Write Access to Owning Component 13:17 Sub-Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1 Polar Coordinates Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:16 Sub-Components Under General Wall, Slab, Base Landing, Grating Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:8 Wall, Beam, Column Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1

N

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Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:3 Nuclear Application Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1 Nuclear Applications Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:2

Wall Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1 Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:1 Curved Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:16 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:23 General Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:25 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:28 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3 Properties Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:13 Splitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:14

L Ladder Component Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:3 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:8 Ladder Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:1 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:3 Ladders, Stairs and Handrailing . . . . . . 10:1 Landing Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:28 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:32 Level Element Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:9 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:11 List of Connected Elements Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:9

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R Read-only Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16:1

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Straight Create . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:3 Modify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:11

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