Superior Modelling

 

The new modelling method allows the user to input (or import) lines that are used to represend the slab geometry. The slab properties (thickness, etc) are automatically generated and available after meshing. The improved meshing algorithm will generate slab zones that allows the user to assign the appropriate properties and pressure loads.

For example, below is a floor with an opening inside using the geometry lines:

 

Once the boundary line is selected by the user, a table listing all the coordinates of the points will be shown:

 

Once the model is meshed, slab zone properties can be assigned as shown below:

 

Voids can be created by assigning a thickness value of 0 (zero) for particular slab zones within a model (this can be seen as white finite element triangles in the screenshot above).