Why does the program add longitudinal reinforcing bars? The resistance check of the sections is satisfied with a lower amount of reinforcement.
In addition to the verification of resistance, the program checks the minimum standards normative.
Does the MDC software execute SLE verifies?
Yes, the program verify on the opening of the slits and on the tensions. It is necessary to create the SLE combination, to create it access the calculation window, position the mouse cursor on the text “Load combination”, from the drop-down menu that appears by clicking on the right button choose the New SLE option.
What is the difference between evenly distributed and stripe type load?
In the case of a uniformly distributed load, the increase in the horizontal pressure acting on the retaining wall is constant with the depth, the intensity does not vary by varying its position. The horizontal pressure generated by a stripe type overload, on the other hand, varies with depth and position, relative to the coping…
In MDC, is it possible to characterize a retaining wall to gravity by differentiating the base material from that wall retaining on elevation?
No, in MDC the foundation material cannot be differentiated.
Is it possible to assign a concentrated load on the terrain?
No, in MDC concentrated loads are assigned only on the section of the wall.
With the MDC software, is it possible to simulate a partial filling on the back of the wall?
Yes, just assign a value less than zero to the height of the embankment (data menu / Terrain depth).
Does downstream filling contribute to passive thrust?
No, the downstream filling does not contributes with the passive thrust but increases theinterlocking of the foundation.
Is it possible to modulate the passive thrust?
Yes, it is possible to modulate it from the stratigraphy window, varying the percentage of participation in the passive thrust.
Why does the software only provide limit load verification?
For a cellar retaining wall or a wall founded on poles the verification of overturning and sliding is omitted.
Does the calculation armor provided as result by the program refer to the longitudinal development of the wall?
No, the armor supplied as result from the program is that referred to the meter of longitudinal retaining wall development.