STM Calculator
This is an absolutely amazing application, will help you rapidly design transfer beams / walls that are deep,
using the strut-and-tie method and AS3600-2018 code limits. You can see how it generates state-of-art output in no time,
and gets you to the bottom of the matter.
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Have you had a chance to explore our STM Calculator? (strut-and-tie method) Within its virtual walls, you'll discover a treasure trove
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STM Wall
This can be an ideal design tool for shear walls that are landing on two columns, by widening the top
load and assuming the depth of D-region anywhere between 70% to 100% of the span. The concentrated reo at
bottom of wall should be at 0.2 to 0.3 of the D-region's depth.
Every Node Matters!
In this tab of the application, you can see every node stress state, be it normal to the surface or with a bit on angle.
Strut Capacity? No Problem!
See how good it checks every element with great detail. There is no match for this app so grab it and let me know if any help is needed
In all cases, you need to get your head around the STM metohd in the Australian Standard.
RKALC Diamond
It is a very common case for columns to "rotate" from one level to another (thanks to architects).
Well, the bearing tool here is made to resolve it.
This is a state-of-art application will give you peace and speed.
I am not aware of similar apps and you can say this is the first time you see such a beautiful thing since very long time. go for it and try / verify as much as you wish.
The rotating columns with drop panel, have been addressed using two methods complementing each other in some way. First is STM analogy, a 3 dimensional one.
Note the reinforcement should be provided as close as possible to the columns (under or over)
The joint capacity is based on item 10.8 of the code
Bearing check, based on interpretation of section 12 of the code is here used.
Basically A1 is the smaller area, and A2 is the bigger one. The ration of both gives enhancement factor to count on when you compare the pressure applied on A1
It is always recommended to start with a drop panel of 50% of column's long dimension (unless your loading is too small, or column is too long etc).
Theory explained.
Corbel? Yes!!
A new unique App is out today : Introducing the Corbel calculator, to analyse and design corbels, properly using the gold-old Schlaich STM Model
