How to model mat foundation with lots of steel embedment plates on top in STAAD Foundation Advanced? (embedment plates with 6 inch long studs are covering approx. 75% of of slab area). Is there any trick to account for the difference in material properties at top and bottom of slab? These embed plates are to make connection to heavy electrical equipment.
Thank you.
Are the steel embedment the part of structural load resisting system? if they are not, you can consider their weights in the model,
If the steel embedment plates are part of the structural system, it better to model the entire system in STAAD.Pro using plates and sold elements.
No, it's not part of structural load resisting system.
ok, will try modeling as solid element. Thanks for your response.