Reduction zone
Use the Reduction zone tool to define local reduction zones for concrete design checks around supports or peak locations.
When you select Reduction zone, a tool palette opens.
Main tools
- Define – create a new reduction zone by selecting the relevant bar or support region
- Properties – inspect and edit the selected reduction zone settings. Opens the Default settings dialogue for selected reduction zone definitions
- Default settings – open the default settings dialogue for reduction zone parameters
Additional settings
- t, left – set the reduction zone length on the left side, measured from the peak or support location
- t, right – set the reduction zone length on the right side, measured from the peak or support location
Default settings dialogue
When you press Default settings, a dialogue window opens.
Extent definition
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Automatic (based on support size) – checkbox that automatically defines the reduction zone extent from the support dimensions
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t, left – manually define the left reduction zone length
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t, right – manually define the right reduction zone length
Moment reduction (EN1992-1-1 5.3.2.2)
- Active – checkbox to enable or disable moment reduction in the reduction zone
- Recommended for rigid connection (EN 1992-1-1 5.3.2.2(3)) – apply the recommended reduction approach for rigid support conditions
- Recommended for hinged connection (EN 1992-1-1 5.3.2.2(4)) – apply the recommended reduction approach for hinged support conditions
Shear reduction (EN1992-1-1 6.2.1(8))
- Active – checkbox to enable or disable shear reduction in the reduction zone