RAM Concept AS3600-2018 Creep & Shrinkage
Hi there,
I notice that the article on AS3600-2018 load history gives the equations its using from the code to calculate the Basic Autogenous Shrinkage Strain & Basic Drying Shrinkage Strain.
The equation for basic drying shrinkage strain = 3.1.7…
AS3600:2018 creep factor
Hello all,
Given that the new update of RAM Concept incorporates AS3600:2018 I think that the following becomes relevant. When determining the creep factor AS3600:2018 has an additional coefficient - k_6, which is intended to account for non-linear…
Unusual Column Layout - How to Accurately Lay Strips
We have the following layout with columns under (see photo below). We wish to achieve the load transfer between columns through a mat, so 4 layers of reinforcing going directly north, south, east and west. Obviously, this isn't in the direction of the…
Load History Parameters and AS 3600
I would like to have a question about how should apply “Load history parameters and AS3600” as per link below:
https://communities.bentley.com/products/ram-staad/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/36046/load-history-parameters-and-as-3600
To clarify…
RE: RAM Concept - creep factor according to AS3600
You may find the following web page helpful:
http://communities.bentley.com/products/structural/structural_analysis___design/w/structural_analysis_and_design__wiki/6191.ram-concept-load-history-calc-options-tn.aspx
The ACI 209 creep model is used…