11. FORMWORK

CHAPTER 11 'FORMWORK' 44 Plates: Symbol Π,Πρ,Πz : The symbol of the plate to be inserted :Π for solid plates in general, Πρ for slabs with projections, Πz for plates with ribs. Alternatively, you can type any character you wish. Number: enter the number of the plate which will be written as an index of the symbol. Thickness : enter the thickness of the plate in millimeters. e.g. for a 15 cm thick plate we will give 150. On the formwork the thickness will be given in centimetres. Plan: You choose the type of symbol of the plate ( , or ) Type : Select the symbol that represents the support conditions of the plate (in order of four-row, three-row, two-row, two-row, two-row prop) : Activate this option when you want to draw, together with the symbol of the slab, the two "diagonal" lines indicating its boundaries. α. The option is disabled . How to use : 1. You activate the command " TIMBER>> Nomenclature>> Slabs " and the dialog box entitled "Insert Slab" opens. 2. Enter values in the Symbol, Number, Thickness fields and select Design and Plate Type. 3. Pressing the button closes the dialog box. 4. Point the mouse at the point in the drawing where the entity will be placed. 5. Select a straight line (side of the slab) in relation to which the slab symbol will be placed (see also note below). β. is active . Follow steps 1 to 3 of the course described above. 4. Use the mouse to indicate the 2 points where the boundaries of the plate start and end.