Requires: Full Design Level

Introduction

VisualAnalysis designs concrete structures according to the following design specifications:

• ACI 318-14
• CSA A23.3-14
• ACI 350-06 (plates only)

To simplify the design process, members with similar parameters are placed in Design Groups while plates with similar parameters are placed in Design Meshes. VisualAnalysis performs Unity Checks for each element in the Group or Mesh based on the analysis results, the element's parameters (shape, dimensions, reinforcement, etc.), the element type (beam, column, or slab), and the chosen design specification. To achieve an adequate design, the parameters of the elements in the model can be manually adjusted until all the design checks pass. Alternatively, the built in optimization features in VisualAnalysis can be used to iterate through element parameters and find an adequate solution. The design process for beams, columns, and slabs are described in their respective sections.

Concrete Design Types

• Concrete Beam Design
• Concrete Column Design
• Concrete Wall/Slab Design

Concrete Design References

1. American Concrete Institute, ACI 318-14, Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete.
2. American Concrete Institute, ACI 350-06, Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures and Commentary.
3. Canadian Standards Association, CSA A23.3-14, Design of Concrete Structures.