ConcreteBending helps you model concrete bending problems using high-level components and engineering terminology. The tool automatically constructs an accurate Finite Element Model.

ConcreteBending Specifications

Codes

  • IBC, ASCE 7, or NBC load combinations (customizable)
  • ACI 318-14 or CSA A23.3-14 concrete checks
  • ACI 350-06 environmental structures (e.g. tank walls)

Modeling

  • Elevated slab analysis and design
  • Slab & beam systems
  • Environmental tank walls
  • Complex boundaries, including circular and polygonal templates
  • Generate copies of modeling elements using rectangular or circular patterns
  • Multiple slab thicknesses
  • Holes in concrete
  • Wall or beam supports
  • Point supports or loads (w/punching shear)
  • Automatic FEA mesh generation
  • Sophisticated thick-plate finite element formulation
  • Import & Export DXF files

Loading

  • Customizable load combinations
  • Streamlined seismic load combinations
  • Uniform or linear area loads, rectangular or circular
  • Circular and rectangular “ring” loads
  • Overturning loads
  • Column loads, axial and moments
  • Linear beam loads
  • Wall loads, axial and moments

Designing

  • Slab shear plotted and checked
  • Column and column-group punching shear checks
  • Wall punching shear design checks
  • Beams are checked for shear, moment, and torsion
  • Single or double layer of slab reinforcement
  • Size each layer of slab steel
  • Reinforcing bar patterns
  • Beam checks and reinforcement
  • Override for minimum reinforcement
  • Export to VisualAnalysis for more complicated tasks

Reporting

  • Post-analysis statics check reports
  • Full-color reporting for a professional look and easy reading
  • Slab and beam moment and shear diagrams
  • Preview the report before printing
  • Customize what items are included in the report
  • Easy export to .xls, .docx, or .pdf file
  • Print one-page graphic summaries
ConcreteBending Release Notes
7.00.0001, September 26, 2023
  • New concrete specifications: ACI 318-19,CSA A23.3:19, ACI 350-20
  • Added scripting (command line) capabilities
  • MXY plate results are available
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements
  • Free upgrade with non-expired license or subscription
  • See the Help (F1) Upgrade Guide for more details

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Downloads

ConcreteBending 7.0 Setup

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