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Fast and intuitive modeling in Detail

Concrete

v24.1

Detail 2D

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One of the greatest advantages of IDEA StatiCa Detail is its fast and intuitive modeling while still faithfully capturing the structure's behavior and displaying accurate results. Check out the features available for such efficient work, including templates for frequently used examples or others.

Whether the problem is the large number of entities in the project and lengthy modifications or the design where no one knows where to start, there is a solution.

A comprehensive set of templates

The expanded set of 2D Detail templates simplifies the design of concrete members with discontinuity regions. These templates not only make the design process easier but also inspire by showcasing various design possibilities within Detail. This template collection is available for concrete members code-checked according to Eurocode standards.

Supported types of members:

Walls
Beam cut-offs
Reinforced concrete beams
Prestressed concrete beams
Frame joints
Diaphragms
Pier caps
Foundations
General

There are many options for each member type, which can be opened and modified according to the requirements. Alternatively, the settings of the template elements can be replicated for other cases. The template model is always created, including all reinforcement, several load cases, and necessary combinations.

Flexible point supports with defined stiffness

Walls are frequently supported by columns with specific stiffness properties. Therefore, the stiffness modification for point supports is included to accurately model this boundary condition.

The option to set stiffness for the point support can be found when using the entity Point Distributed Support, and it is allowed only when Local* direction of the support is defined.

*If the Local direction is selected:

The option to define non-linear behavior for the support appears as a button that toggles ON/OFF.
The option to set stiffness in the Z direction is displayed. It is inactive by default with the value "Stiff". By clicking the "Edit" button, the stiffness can be defined as a positive number greater than 0.
Stiffness can only be defined when the support is set as "On the edge". It is not available for the "Relative to the master point" option, where only stiff support is considered.

If the Global direction is selected: