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The nature of the design code requirements tend to dictate that punching shear checks cannot be safely & fully automated in batch runs. For this reason, ProtaStructure’s punching shear check is an interactive design tool, you need to use it carefully on one column, or a group of similar column(s) at a time to review/establish […]
ASCE/SEI 41-17—“Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Existing Buildings”—is the industry standard for assessing seismic performance in existing structures. Moreover, it uses performance-based design principles. Consequently, the standard defines a three-tier process: initial screening, detailed analysis (linear & nonlinear), and acceptance checks against clear performance objectives. Additionally, it covers both deficiency-based and capacity-driven approaches. Finally, foundations, […]
ProtaStructure supports a powerful composite slab/beam design. The overview of the composite slab modeling, analysis, and design is as follows: 1. Metal decks can be chosen from a Metal Deck Library.2. Shear studs can be specified from a Stud Library.3. Primary and Secondary Composite Frames can be modeled freely to create any structural layout.4. Composite Slab can […]
An essential feature in the latest release of ProtaStructure is the design of formworks. Refer to this article for the design guide and the scope of implementation : Design of Formworks and Formwork Scaffolds (Turkey Code) Timber Material for Formworks Timber materials are introduced in ProtaStructure to be used in joist, stringer, and shoring calculations. […]
This document represents the analysis steps of the slab members according to TBDY 2018 Section 7.11 that should be checked in ProtaStructure under the impact of seismic force. In addition, slab modeling steps, design requirements, reporting of analysis results and explanation for selected seismic codes are also included in this document. We present this design […]
In ProtaStructure, effective stiffness modifiers of the slabs could be adjusted for different analysis methods. One of the method is using the “Finite Elements Floor Analysis” option independent from the building under vertical load cases only. This method analyses the floors by isolating them from the building analytical model. All horizontal load cases are ignored. Therefore, only […]
Scope ProtaStructure can automatically generate the load combinations as required by different design codes. To generate load combinations automatically use the Loading Generator under Analysis > Building Analysis > Load Combinations. This document explains the different options in the loading generator. Dead and Live Load Cases Dead and live load cases must exist in all […]
ProtaStructure Rib & Waffle Slab Loads Design Guide document is attached.
This design guide discusses the Column Design to Eurocode 2 Design Code BS EN 1992-1-1:2004. The topics covered in this design guide are: Braced Square Column Example Bracing (Unbraced) and Slender Square Column Example Braced Circular Column Example Bracing (Unbraced) and Slender Circular Column Example Users who wish to understand the analysis and design calculation […]
For 2021 and prior versions, Beam-Column Joint Shear Design and Strong Column Weak Beam condition checks were given in the same report which is Post-Analysis Design Checks Report. With ProtaStructure 2026, Beam Column Joint Shear Design and Strong Column Weak Beam condition checks are considered separately with modern report layout, including smart notifications and headings. The attached design guides include example calculation […]
