Curso Prático de Iniciação ao Tricalc

Arktec

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FORMATION INITIATION COURSE TRICALC

Presentation

Welcome to the Tricalc Initial Practical Course

Over 5 days, Arktec will hold the Tricalc Initiation Practical Course, with

the aim of allowing participating technicians to increase their training in

the use of the latest computer tools for modeling, calculating,

analyzing, detailing and presenting the project of structural stability

with the help of Arktec Tricalc software.

The training is taught by engineers from Arktec's Technical Department, a

company specialized in the development and technical support of Arktec

Tricalc software and will have a highly practical nature.

Associated with the initial explanation of the program's working environment

and its workflow, several exercises will be carried out with modeling of

concrete and steel structures.

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Practical Exercises

Welcome to the Tricalc Initial Practical Course

As mentioned, the Tricalc Initiation Practical Course will be held

with an increasingly practical nature, based on its structure in the

presentation, resolution and analysis of practical exercises of

increasing complexity.

The fifth day of training is based on the study of two very specific

types: scaffolding and light steel framing.

For more in-depth theoretical information, refer to the Tricalc

Initiation Course, present on the ARKTEC CHANNEL on

YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/arktecportugal

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http://www.youtube.com/user/arktecportugal

Presentation Exercise 08

Carry out the screw connection shown

in the figure with the Tricalc

TConnect.2 module (see the main

connection characteristics in the

image).

12mm thick stiffners.

Penetration welding.

Apply to the column-beam connection,

in a 2-water roof industrial shed

generated with the pre-defined options

in the shed wizard (last model of the

Wizard initial list – see image).

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Connections in Steel Structures

Presentation Exercise 04

Modeling exercises for simple panels,

panels with door and window openings,

reinforced panels, triangular,

rectangular and bench beams. Slab

modeling.

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Wizard Light Steel Framing

Workspace

Menus

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‘Workspace and Visualization’ Presentation of the Tricalc program showing:

the Work Environment, the Menus, the Icon

Bars, the Sliding Windows, the Sliding

Listings, the use of the mouse and the

RENDER and WIRE mode of visualization of

the structural models.


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Workspace

Ribbon


Workspace ‘Ribbon’ (i)

A new work environment was developed and

made available in Tricalc 11.0.

This new work environment is the natural

evolution of Tricalc based on the new

Microsoft Style Guide.

Thus, the new work environment, called ‘ribbon’

allows you to directly view available functions in

the ribbon.


Workspace ‘Ribbon’ (ii) In this new work environment, the

number of 'clicks' needed to access a

function is reduced, since there is no

need to go through several levels of

menus until you find the desired

function.

Learning is also facilitated since the

functions are all visible on the

ribbon presented.



Floating

Windows


Floating Windows in Tricalc

Arktec, in the latest versions of Tricalc, has

implemented a series of floating windows to

the work environment, which have greatly

increased the productivity of the designer's

work.

The ‘Plans’, ‘Frames’, ‘3D View Filter’ and

‘Computation settings’ floating windows,

etc.… make the designer's work much

faster.


Floating Window

‘Planes’ in Tricalc

The Tricalc ‘Plans’ window

allows you to quickly select the

plan you want to go to at any

time.

This window lists all the plans

existing in the structural model

but also plans created by the

designer (roofs, ramps, etc ...).

The window has icons for

generating new plans and for

editing or filtering the plans

listed there.

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Floating Window ‘Frames’

in Tricalc

Tricalc's ‘Frames' window allows you

to quickly select the frame you want

to go to at any time. In this window,

all the frames created, automatically or

by manual definition, by the designer

are listed .

'Frame' in Tricalc is a concept to

indicate a continuous beam

reinforcement plane.

The window has icons for generating

new frames and for editing or

filtering the frames listed there.

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The ‘3D View Filter’ Window

Tricalc's ‘3D View Filter’ window allows

the designer to have full control over

the information displayed in the work

area at any time.

With a very extensive list of structural

elements, materials and defined sets, it

is possible for the designer to

activate or deactivate the

representation of each of these

filters, leaving the structural model

with only the relevant elements for

each moment.

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Floating Window ‘Computation

settings’

Tricalc's 'Computation settings' window allows

the designer quick access to all general or

particular options that he has defined for

each typology or structural element.

This window also groups the options of

automatic pre-dimensioning and fire

proofing, which can be used by the designer.

When particular options are assigned to

some structural elements, another branch

will appear in the tree shown with the name

of the element.


Floating

Listings


Floating listings

At the bottom of the work area,

small cards are placed with the

listings requested by the

designer when working with

the program.

These listings can be instantly

consulted by the designer, just

by placing the mouse over its

name. The window will slide

showing the content of the

previously requested listing.

Once again, productivity and work

convenience for designers are

increased.


Quick Access Toolbar

organization



Quick Access Toolbar’

At the top of the Tricalc window

you will find the ‘Quick Access

Toolbar’ where you can place

the most used functions, in

the order you prefer.

The most important functions

of several ribbons can be

grouped so you don’t need to

switch between ribbons.

Toolbar

organization


Toolbars in Tricalc The Tricalc program has icons for

almost all of the program's

functions.

These icons are organized in bars

that can be placed on the desktop

as floating or anchored to one of

the edges.

The bars with the most used function

icons are those shown in the following

image and are activated with the right

mouse button. The 'Standard1' and

'Standard2' bars are the most

common. 'G.Workplanes and

Frames' is also very useful.


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Toolbars ‘Standard 1’ and ‘Standard 2’

‘Standard 1’ and ‘Standard 2’ toolbars allow designers to easily access commonly used functions, thereby increasing work

productivity. Examples of existing functions in this bar are the perspective view \ bounce, the render, the scales, the self-

centering, etc ... as shown in the image below.


Toolbar ‘G.Workplanes and Frames’ The ‘G.Workplanes and Frames’ toolbar allows the

designer to interactively choose any workplan or view

of the structural model. It also allows you to activate

work on multiple planes simultaneously.

Examples of functions on this bar are horizontal plane by

one node, plane by 3 nodes, wall plane, plane at one

quota, activate multiple planes mode and disable work on

planes (view all the model).


Ribbon

Organization


Ribbon Organization in Tricalc

The Tricalc program display the functions in

ribbons organized in a very logical way:

‘Geometry’, ‘Loads’, Sections and

Databases’,‘ Computation’…

They are ribbons that immediately indicate

what the functions grouped there are for

(defining the geometry, define and aply loads

in the structure, pre-dimensioning,

computation, lists, graphs, drawings, help…

Ribbon Function

‘A’rktec button Access to functions for choosing regulations, units,

work preferences, import ...

Geometry Define the geometry of the structural model

Loads Load the structure with actions.

Sections and … Perform pre-dimensioning and manage Tricalc

databases

Computation Calculate the structure

Reports Get analytical results in listings and reports

Graphs Diagrams and graphics illustrating the behavior of

the structure.

Drawings Detailing of reinforcement in drawings and sheets.


‘A’rktec button


‘A’RKTEC Button (i)

The ‘A’RKTEC button, like other standard Windows programs,

groups functions for creating, opening, recording and closing

projects as well as their properties (comments, revision, etc.).

The Import function allows you to import structural models defined in

DXF or BIM / IFC. The ‘Compress and Extract functions allow

you to store structures with all their information, that is,

including the databases used. It is an ideal system for backups

and for sending structures to Arktec technical support. In the

Options function, you can store your calculation options so that you

can retrieve them later.

The ‘Costumize’ function allows you to choose Language,

Regulation, etc.


‘A’RKTEC Button (ii)

Example of the dialog box that allows you to

store your options in customized files

and later retrieve them to another

structure.

It is also possible to recover options from

old structures \ files.

There is usually 1 ‘options’ file per structure

and 1 ‘general’ options file.

The information in the ‘general’ options file is

always a copy of the last structure used.

So, the next structure will have the same

options as the last structure that we created.


Geometry

Ribbon


GEOMETRY ribbon (i)

The GEOMETRY ribbon is divided into two sections: ‘Geometry’ and ‘Edition’.

It is the one that is used when we intend to introduce or modify some structural element (for example to introduce a shoe).

This ribbon has functions for generating structures through wizards followed by functions for the introduction or

modification of all existing structural elements.

There is also a ‘Geometry Check’ function that allows you to check, simply and interactively, the coherence of the structural

model.


GEOMETRY ribbon (ii)

The EDITION section, which is common in Windows programs, allows you to use functions that are very useful in daily work, such

as the Revert and Repeat functions (to cancel out any mistakes, for example) and the Copy and Paste functions that allow you

to copy and paste one or more structural elements between structures or within the same structure.

The Symmetry function is also very useful for structures that have some type of symmetry or to generate structures of semi-

detached houses, for example (thus avoiding the definition of a new structure).


Structural ELEMENTS (objects)

The GEOMETRY ribbon includes a section inside

only for the introduction \ modification of structural

elements in our structural model.

So, to enter ‘Footing’ just go to the ‘Footing \ New

isolated footing...’ icon.

This is always the working method:

look for the structural element you want to

introduce or modify, and there will be a

function that suits what you want.


Loads

ribbon


Loads ribbon Hypotheses and Load Types


Hypotheses and Load Types

Tricalc has more than 24 hypotheses of

actions that can be introduced simultaneously

in the structural model (permanent, live loads,

wind, earthquake, accidental, furniture,

temperature, snow, etc ...).

Tricalc also has more than a dozen different

types of actions that can be introduced

(punctual, continuous, discontinuous,

superficial, earthquake, wind, moment,

settlement, etc ...)


Loads ribbon Most useful functions


LOADS ribbon

In the ribbon ‘Loads’ in Tricalc are located

the functions that allow viewing,

introducing and modifying the actions on

the structural model.

Despite being a ribbon with many functions,

there are 3 that are the most used:

• 'Loads \ Options… '

• 'Loads \ Definition'

• 'Loads \ Modify‘ group


Loads\Options

Loads\Definition

Loads ribbon Load Combinations


Loads \ Options… It is the function of the Tricalc program

where the combinations of actions to be

performed by the program are defined.

Combinations of actions can be ‘Automatic’

or ‘Explicit’.

For both cases, it is possible to define the

increase factors and the combination

coefficients.

The use of ‘Automatics’ is recommended to

ensure that all combinations required by

regulation are carried out.


Load Combinations The Tricalc program allows the use of

automatic combinations, pre-programmed

according to the chosen standard, and

explicit combinations, in which the designer

defines the combinations to be carried out by

the program.

Normally, in Tricalc, automatic combinations are

chosen because they are already correctly

defined and there is no danger of not

considering any combination that may be

conditioning.


Load

Combinations

options


Loads ribbon Loads definition and introdution


Loads \ Definition… It is the function of the Tricalc

program where the load we want to

assign to a particular element of

the structural model is chosen,

whether it be in bars, nodes or

planes (slabs and walls).

The dialog box that appears allows

you to introduce any type of load

interactively.

General axes (most cases) and

main axes can be used in defining

actions.


Loads introducing…

Explanation of the types of loads possible

to be introduced with the Tricalc program.


Loads ribbon Other important functions

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Other important functions ‘Loads \ Modify’ group allows you to edit the loads entered in bars, nodes or plans.

‘Loads \ Drawing sections’ allows you to select the type and hypothesis of load to be displayed in the structural model

‘Loads \ Links’ allows you to view the loads linked to the wind and flat slabs loads panels.

‘Loads \ Seismic response spectra' allows to define and select response spectra for seismic analysis when a generic earthquake

is chosen.

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Sections and Databases

ribbon


Sections and Databases ribbon (i)

In the ribbon 'Sections and Databases' of Tricalc are located the functions that allow viewing, introducing and modifying the

sections on the structural model.

The 'Sections and Databases' ribbon also contains the databases of structural elements such as members(bars), slabs, walls,

blocks, terrains, insulators, etc. There is also the possibility to perform an automatic pre-dimensioning of the bars.


Sections and Databases ribbon (ii)

The most used functions in the 'Sections and Databases' ribbon of Tricalc are shown in the image.

‘Sections… \ Define section…’ allows you to choose a section manually and assign it to any bar.

'Sections… \ Automatic' performs an automatic pre-dimensioning, based on the options defined by the designer, taking into

account loads, spans and areas of influence.


‘Sections… \ Define section…’ ‘Sections\Define section…’ allows you to choose a section manually and assign it to any bar.

You can also use the ‘Capture>>’ button to define a section equal to that of the bar you select and then assign it to other bars.


'Sections…\ Automatic' In the floating window 'Computation options' we

can define parameters for the pre-dimensioning

that the program will perform (minimum

dimensions, increments, etc.).

The program will perform the pre-dimensioning

according to the loads, spans and areas of

influence, respecting the indicated parameters.

It is possible to define particular pre-

dimensioning options for members, groups,

frames and floors.



'Sections… \ Reassign…' If we change a material parameter

(for example the 'E' - modulus of

elasticity) it is necessary to

'Reassign' the sections with the new

E modulus of elasticity) using the

function 'Sections…\ Reassign'.

'Sections and Databases' ribbon In the ribbon 'Sections and Databases' we

have access to the Tricalc databases.

It is possible to view and edit the databases

of sections, prefabricated slabs, fire insulators,

soils, concrete blocks, bricks, thermal clay

blocks, etc ...

Although they are little used functions, we will

analyze their functioning so that we can

understand their organization and functioning

mechanics and introduce or modify elements.


‘Sections… \ Sections Properties …’ (i) The ‘Sections... \ Sections Properties \ Sections Properties…’ function allows you to access the member\bar section database

and add new sections in a very simple way. To add a new section to the database, we select a section from the same series and

ask to see its data (see the icons to be used in the next image).


Short Consoles and Variable Inertia Elements


'Sections…\ Rotate (\Show or \Draw)’ In ‘Sections… \ Draw \ Section’ it is possible to

activate the representation of a section cut attributed

to the bar or slab beam. This representation is always

placed on the lowest numbered node. It is also possible

to request the representation of the section cut +

slab, where the representation of the slab is added.

In ‘Sections… \ Rotate \ Ângle…’ you can rotate the

section of bars by a certain angle. This function is used

to rotate columns, for example.


Computation

ribbon


COMPUTATION ribbon In Computation it is possible to find all the functions that allow to define the calculation options,

general or particular, for the efforts of the structure and for the dimensioning and \ or verification of

sections and bars.

The floating 'Computation Options' window allows you to access all the definition boxes for

calculating, sizing and verifying Tricalc options in an organized way.

The ‘Materials’ function allows you to define the materials to be used in the structure.


Reports

ribbon


REPORTS ribbon In Listings, Graphs and Drawings we find the functions that allow, in a simple way, access to lists and reports, graphs and

diagrams and details of structural elements.

In Graphs we have access to a huge range of graphics capable of allowing us to better understand the behavior of the structure.

In Drawings we have access to the details of the dimensioning of structural elements and drawings of the plans.


Tools

ribbon


TOOLS ribbon It is the ribbon where are all the tools that do not fit in the previous ribbons and that ‘help’ work with the program. Special emphasis

on the functions Import DWG / Raster for import and management of architectural DWG, Render for the solid visualization of the

structure, Screen settings for activating the emergent labels that greatly facilitate the reading of results of the structure.The

Display \ Coupling Windows function allows you to activate \ hide the floating windows of the program.


KEY CONCEPTS

AND FUNCTIONS


Display Modes of

the Structural Model


Model View Modes When working with the Tricalc program,

it is always possible to view the

structural model in RENDER, WIRE or

RENDER + WIRE mode.

The RENDER mode allows the designer

to always keep in mind the volumetry of

the elements that he defined for his

structural model.

The WIRE mode has all the information

that originated the model and allow edit.

It's always recommended to work in

RENDER+ARAME view.


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Mouse Usage and

Shortcut Keys


Mouse utilization in Tricalc

Knowing how the mouse works in Tricalc allows

the designer to fully master the perspective and

‘zoom’ of visualization he wants at each moment.

With the mouse wheel and the ‘Shift’ and ‘Ctrl’

keys it is possible to ‘zoom’ over any part of the

structure, rotate it up, down, left, right and

dynamic ‘pan’.

The use of the mouse allows the designer to

control the visualization of his model instantly, with

total freedom.

Mouse element Action Function

Left Button Click Capture (snap) one node, point or structural

element existent

Left Button Pressed ‘Orbit’ fuction (rotate and move the structure)

Right Button Click Capture (snap) any point of the active plan

Wheel Rotate Dynamic ZOOM on the point where the cursor is

placed

Wheel Shift KEY Rotate the structure up and down (shift is a

vertical arrow)

Wheel Control KEY Rotate the structure left and right

Wheel (pressed) Move MOUSE Moving the mouse with the wheel pressed

realize a PAN move


The main Hotkeys on the Tricalc

The knowledge of the shortcut keys of any program allows the

user to be more productive in his work. Tricalc has several

shortcut keys defined and it is also possible to manually define

more shortcut keys.

Regarding an initial use of the program, we leave here the

indication of the most used access keys in Tricalc.

In the program's own functions, there is an indication of the

respective shortcut.

Keys Function

F1 e F2 F1 On\Off the member\bar numeration view

F2 On\Off the joint\node numeration view

F5 e Shift+F5 F5 On\Off the loads view

Shift+F5 Show the ‘Loads\Definition…’ dialog box

F6 e Shift+F6 F6 On\Off the section name view

Shift+F5 On\Off the member\bar cross-section view

F10 e Shift+F10 F10 Up one floor\quota

Shift+F10 Down one floor\quota

Backspace Call back the last used function

Ctrl+D Quit from plan view to all structure view


The Axes in Tricalc


General Axes: Geometry and Loads

In Tricalc there are 3 types of axes: general, main and

local.

The ‘General Axes’ are related to the definition of

geometry (they represent the three-dimensional space

where the structure develops) and to the direction of

the applied loads.

The ‘Main Axes’ are related to the representation of

efforts (forces and moments) in structural elements.

The ‘Local Axes’ are most for internal use of Tricalc,

not needed to the user. It represents the rotation of a

section, but, for the user, it’s enough to know how to

assign rotations angles to the sections. Orientation of ‘General Axes’ in perspective and in plan

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General Axes

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Principal Axes: Efforts in Bars

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Geometry

Verification



Geometry Verification

The Tricalc program has an extremely

powerful and interactive function for

checking the consistency of the model

introduced.

The ‘Geometry \ Check’ function allows

you to obtain a list of ‘Errors’ and

‘Warnings’ for the model.

The ‘Errors’ and ‘Warnings’ can be

easily located using the marked icon

(magnifying glass).

The Groups\Sets

in Tricalc



The Sets inTricalc

The Tricalc program has an

extremely powerful and interactive

function to optimize the work with

the slab members and beam

elements of the structure.

The ‘Sets’ function allows you to

create groups of slab members

or beams.

The use of ‘Sets’ allows you to

quickly manipulate various

characteristics very quickly.

The Positioning of

Structural Elements


The Positioning of Structural Elements Any structural element can have its position modified in

relation to its axis.

For this purpose we use the function ‘Geometry \

Member \ Cross-section Position’. Similar functions

exists for ‘Bearing Wall’, ‘Basement Wall’, ‘Base Plate’,

etc.

In the case of bars, positioning can be carried out with

the represented dialog box.

Click on the bar with the left button (select) and click

with the right button to change the positioning of the

section. ‘Adjust’ button allows for the selection of lines

and points in DWG reference draws.


Program Preferences (Costumize) The Tricalc program has the ability to work in

several languages, regulations, types of bars

and unit systems.

The ‘Arktec Button \ Costumize…’ function

gives you access to the project preference

definition sheets.

Tricalc supports several regulations, being

able to choose this option under ‘Regulation’.


METHODS OF

DEFINING GEOMETRY


Methods of Defining Structures (i) Tricalc provides a number of methods for defining

structures. Let's look at some of the most used

ones.

Importing 3D DXF allows you to generate a

structure of bars (columns, beams and

diagonals) from lines in a DXF drawing carried out

in a CAD program.

The DXF 3D file is imported in ‘Arktec button \

Import \ 3D-DXF’.


Methods of Defining Structures (ii)

Tricalc provides a number of methods for

defining structures. Let's look at some of the

most used ones.

The importation of drawings in DWG allows

to use plans, elevations and sections of the

architecture of a building as a reference for

the introduction of the structural model.

The importation of drawings in DWG takes

place in ‘Tools \ DrawingRaster \ Drawing…’.


Methods of Defining Structures (iii) Tricalc provides a number of methods for


most used ones.

Importing BIM models allows you to generate

a structure from the three-dimensional model

of architectural BIM programs.

The IFC file is imported in ‘Arktec(button) \

Import \ BIM Model \ Open…’.


Methods of Defining Structures (iv) Tricalc provides a number of methods for


most used ones.

The ‘Industrial Shed’ and ‘3D Grid’ functions

allow you to generate structures with

Tricalc’s Wizards.

The ‘Industrial Shed’ and ‘3D Grid’ functions are

found under ‘Geometry \ Wizards…’


EXERCISE 01

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Use of the Industrial Shed Wizard (2

waters roof) to create the Industrial Building

represented:

9 Frames (250cm and 500cm spaced)

Frame not symmetrical (800cm and 400cm)

English Truss (with 4 divisions + 2 divisions)

Column height at truss beginning (50cm)

Purlins in the truss joints

Bracings in between frames (see image)

Wind Dinamic Pressure (1.2kN/m2)

Wind Eolic Coefficients (0.7;0.5;0.2)

Standards EC3 and EC0

Height in between

upper and lower

chord 50cm

Wizard Indutrial Shed…

Step 01

Use of the Industrial Shed Wizard (2 waters

roof) to create the Industrial Shed represented.

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Step 02

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roof) to create the Industrial Building

represented.

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represented.

Step 04

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represented.

Step 05

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represented.

Step 06

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Use of the Industrial Shed Wizard (2

waters roof) to create the Industrial

Building represented.

Step 07

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Use of the Industrial Shed

Wizard (2 waters roof) to

create the Industrial Building

represented.

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represented.

Step 09

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represented.

Step 10

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represented.

Concluded

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represented.

RESULTS Listings, Graphs and Drawings ribbons

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Results

Tricalc provides a series

of methods for analyzing

the behavior of the

structure, such as

listings, reports and

graphs.


Results

In addition to the information

made available through these

methods, Tricalc also allows

the design of

reinforcements, which also

results in reinforcement

detailing, drawings of plans

and elevations and project

sheets with the composition

of reinforcements and

designs.


Results\Listings Tricalc listings can be generated in 'Short' or

'Complete' format by ‘Load hypotheses' or by

'Combinations'.

Usually the ‘Complete / By Hypothesis’ listing

is used more to analyze the structure.

Results\Reports Tricalc 'Reports' can be generated in 'Full‘ or

‘Custom’ format. They are much more

organized documents than the 'Listings'. They

can be saved in DOCx and PDF format.

In the ‘Customized’ format, it is possible to

choose which chapters will be part of the

report.


Results\Drawings The results of the design of structural elements

in Tricalc can be found in ‘Drawings'.

In ‘Reinforcement' we find the details of

Tricalc elements in frames, tables or

individually.

In ‘Drawing’ we find the details of horizontal

(floor plans), vertical (walls) and inclined

planes. Here we find the reinforcement of the

resistant slabs and walls, for example.

In ‘Steel’ the drawings related to steel elements.

In ‘Composition Sheets’ we find the

necessary functions for organizing

drawings on project sheets.


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Aditional verifications

recommended (i) When the calculation, verification and

dimensioning windows appear with the information

that there are no more errors, it must be taken

into account that the analysis of deflections

and buckling in bars is being performed by a

bar of the computer model, which may not

correspond to the real model.

It is therefore advisable to check whether the

buckle and the deflection need to be

recalculated with other options or tools of Tricalc

(‘Reports \ Listings \ Steel \ Deflections’ and

‘Deflections between two points’ for example).


Aditional verifications (ii) Also in solid slabs, waffle slabs, etc. it is

necessary to check the deflection manually,

since the program is unable to know between

which points to perform this check. For this

purpose there is the function 'Computation \

Solid slabs ... \ Displacements'.

It is equally important, throughout the structure,

to verify that the absolute displacements are

compatible with the requirements of the project.

For this purpose, the displacement graph for the

bars and nodes and the isovalues graph for the

slabs are a fundamental help.


Drawings \ Automatic Tricalc has the ability to

automatically distribute the

detailing of concrete reinforcement

elements and plans drawings on

project sheets with frames, margins,

folding marks and automatic legend.

The function 'Composition \

Automatic' allows the automatic

distribution of plan drawings and

concrete reinforcement detaillings

according to the chosen settings

(especially in 'Composition',

'Reinforcements' and 'Drawings').


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EXERCISE 03

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Carry out the screw connection shown

in the figure with the Tricalc

TConnect.2 module (see the main

connection characteristics in the

image).

10mm thick oblique rigidifiers.

Penetration welding. Apply to the

column-beam connection, in a 2-water

roof industrial shed generated with the

pre-defined options in the shed wizard

(last model of the Wizard initial list).

Connections in Steel Structures

Tricalc LSF Light Steel Framing Wizard

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Exercise 04.01 Vertical Panel - Simple Rectangular


Lenght: 5,00m

Height: 3,00m

Horizontal spacings: 0,60m

Vertical spacings: 1,20m

Perfis Verticais: C100x1.5

Perfis Horizontais: C100x1.5

Exercise 04.01

Vertical Panel - Simple Rectangular


Exercise 04.01 Resolution Step 01


Create a new project in Tricalc

called ‘LSF Exercise 01’.

Insert the coordinates with

the image values in ‘Geometry

\ Wizards \ 3D Grid’

Go to ‘Geometry \ Light

Frames (LSF) \ Define Frame’

Choose ‘Rectangular Panel’

in ‘mm’ or ‘cm’ as you wish.

Create panels according to Xg

with 5000mm and according to

Zg with 4800mm).

1. Define the pre-dimensioning of the Rectangular Panel (step 01 of the Wizard)





Define the dimensions of

the Panel and spans



Define the type of the

elements in the Panel

(simple\double and ‘C’ or ‘D’

orientation).

Define where are the

Horizontal, Vertical and

Diagonal segment bars.



Insert the Panel into (0;0;0)

with insertion point in the

outside of the section.

Export to database.




Insert Panel according to the image

(button left mouse over existing nodes).

Repeat the process on the parallel facade.

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Exercise 04.01

Concluded


Exercise 04.02 Simple rectangular beam


Lenght: 5,00m

Height: 0,40m

Spacing’s: 0,60m

Vertical Profiles: C100x1.5

Horizontal Profiles: C100x1.5

Diagonals Profiles: C100x1.5

(see image)


Exercise 04.02


Frames (LSF) \ Define

Frame…’.

Choose ‘Triangular or

Rectangular Beam’.

Enter ‘mm’ or ‘cm’ and click

‘Accept’.

Fill in the ‘Pre-dimensioning’

(see image).




Select 'Rectangular' beam type. Enter a height of 400mm and a length of 5000mm.

Fix span length to 600mm. Confirm span lengths and profile orientation. Insert diagonals in all gaps and

orient them according to the image.

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Identify the beam as VR-01. Set the insertion point indicated in the image.

Write description text and export to our database. Insert beam in the vertical plane.

Insert the beam according to the images (pay attention to the point where the beam is inserted).

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Make “Geometry \ Copy” and click on the rectangular beam to select it.

Press the 'Esc' key to end the selection and indicate the insertion point with the left mouse button.




Paste the rectangular beam at the

point marked in the image.

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Concluded

Exercise 04.02 Resolution Simple rectangular beam


Exercise 04.03 Simple triangular beam


Length: 5,00m

Minim height: 0,20m

Maxim height: 0,60m

Spacing's: 0,60m

Vertical Profiles: C100x1.5

Horizontal\Inclined Profiles: C100x1.5

Diagonals: C100x1.5 (see image)


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Exercise 04.03


Go to ‘Geometry \ Light Frames (LSF) \ Modify Frame… and click on the rectangular beam.

Change the beam data according to the following images (2nd and 3rd step of the wizard).

Repeat for the other rectangular beam.

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Concluded


Exercise 04.03

Exercise 04.04 Modify Panel for Window


Exercise 04.04

Modify panel for introducing a Window



Frames (LSF) \ Modify

Frames… and click on

the wall panel.

Eliminate vertical elements

according to the image

(see corresponding step of the

wizard).

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Reinforce beam over the

opening (double profile).

Reinforce the columns adjacent

to the opening (see image).







Exercise 04.04

Concluded


Exercise 04.05 Bench beam


Eliminate Triangular Beam

Define Bench Beam

Introduce Bench Beam

Exercise 04.05


Introduce Bench Beam





Choose Bench Beam










Concluded


Exercise 04.05

Exercise 04.06 Slab grid


Exercise 04.06


Eliminate Bench Beam.

Introduce roof slab grid.


Eliminate Bench Beam.

Introduce roof slab grid.

a) Spacing’s 60cm for 120cm




Slab is introduced by clicking on the vertices in

the ends of the wall (thus defining a folding

shaft for the panel) and at a third vertex at the

end of opposite wall (thus indicating the direction

folding and, in the case of walls Inclined,

your inclination).



Concluded


Exercise 04.06

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