EXAMPLE 9. INTEGRATED EXAMPLES OF FLAT PLATES

EXAMPLE 9 - FLAT PLATES 21 § Instructions for the introduction of support lines on flat slabs 1. The support lines should start from a support column and end in a support (or free end). In all cases they must include at least one support. 2. The support line should only reach the contour of the plate when it is free edge. Otherwise it may stop at the contour or at the node of the column. 3. When the boundary conditions (i.e. what is to the right and left of the support line) change along the line, the line must break at these points. Drop Panels and Support Lines Based on the Support Lines you define, the corresponding Loading Lanes will be created (design strips). 5.2 Calculation of Loading Lanes According to Annex I of EC2 the flat plate is divided into Loading Lanes. These are areas automatically created by the programon either side of the Support Lines , according to Figure I.1 of EC2.