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Create a structural steel material

 

 

Steel Properties bar

 

When executing a structural analysis, besides a steel material, the properties bar which takes place is ahead:

 

 

In addition, in case of developing a thermal analysis, there will be some other properties which are inherent to this analysis:

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Specific heat coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis.

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a thermal material, the thermal conductivity coefficient (Kt) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

On the other hand, the properties bar visualize two more options: the Kt and the Cp temperature-dependent check boxes. These options allow to establish a temperature dependency by means of a table on which the temperature function will be defined. Due to Kt and Cp temperature dependency are carried out in the same way, only the Kt temperature dependency will be visualized. Values in the chart have been taken for the example.

 

Curve values will multiply to the predefined Kt value, being in this case 1 W/(m·K). That is the reason why, in the chart, the X axis gets temperature units while the Y axis is dimensionless.

 

Furthermore, it would be also possible to stablish a seepage analysis, being their particular properties the visualized ahead:

 

 

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Volume compressibility coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis. On another note, although a transient analysis has been established, both the Ks and the mv coefficients will be defined with a number instead of a table. The only situation on which a dependency function gets defined is on Saturated/Unsaturated models.

 

Apart from that, as previously said, this coefficient mv is managed to be reached by different methods, besides the default option that consist in defining the specific value:

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a seepage material, the hydraulic conductivity coefficient (Ks) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

Heat transfer properties are only available if a thermal analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

Seepage properties are only available if a seepage analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

A more extended information, about the activation and the deactivation time, would be provided in the Active properties paragraph.

 

As well as if the user would like to read more about the damping conditions, corresponding information is located in the Damping help guide chapter.

 

Create a concrete material

 

 

 

Concrete Properties bar

 

When executing a structural analysis, besides a concrete material, the properties bar which takes place is ahead:

 

 

The cracking menu establish the possibility of defining some particular parameters in order to introduce this non linear behavior into calculation. The user manages to active the variable shear retention option, which comes out a table instead of the shear retention coefficient.

 

 

This table establishes a dependency between the shear retention coefficient against the cracking strain all along the calculation. This shear retention behavior is determined by the user by entering the required values into the table.

 

On the other hand, the crushing can be defined, as well, by means of a coefficient that is related to the crack strains carried out by compression forces.

 

In addition, in case of developing a thermal analysis, there will be some other properties which are inherent to this analysis:

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Specific heat coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis.

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a thermal material, the thermal conductivity coefficient (Kt) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

On the other hand, the properties bar visualize two more options: the Kt and the Cp temperature-dependent check boxes. These options allow to establish a temperature dependency by means of a table on which the temperature function will be defined. Due to Kt and Cp temperature dependency are carried out in the same way, only the Kt temperature dependency will be visualized. Values in the chart have been taken for the example.

Curve values will multiply to the predefined Kt value, being in this case 1 W/(m·K). That is the reason why, in the chart, X axis gets temperature units and Y axis is dimensionless.

 

Furthermore, it would be also possible to stablish a seepage analysis, being their particular properties the visualized ahead:

 

 

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Volume compressibility coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis. On another note, although a transient analysis has been established, both the Ks and the mv coefficients will be defined with a number instead of a table. The only situation on which a dependency function gets defined is on Saturated/Unsaturated models.

 

Apart from that, as previously said, this coefficient mv is managed to be reached by different methods, besides the default option that consist in defining the specific value:

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a seepage material, the hydraulic conductivity coefficient (Ks) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

Heat transfer properties are only available if a thermal analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

Seepage properties are only available if a seepage analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

For further information about cracking and the creep and shrinkage in concrete, click the link.

 

A more extended information, about the activation and the deactivation time, would be provided in the Active properties paragraph.

 

As well as if the user would like to read more about the damping conditions, corresponding information is located in the Damping help guide chapter.

 

Create a reinforcement steel material

 

 

 

Reinforced steel Properties bar

 

When executing a structural analysis, besides a reinforced steel material, the properties bar which takes place is ahead:

 

 

In addition, in case of developing a thermal analysis, there will be some other properties which are inherent to this analysis:

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Specific heat coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis.

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a thermal material, the thermal conductivity coefficient (Kt) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

On the other hand, the properties bar visualize two more options: the Kt and the Cp temperature-dependent check boxes. These options allow to establish a temperature dependency by means of a table on which the temperature function will be defined. Due to Kt and Cp temperature dependency are carried out in the same way, only the Kt temperature dependency will be visualized. Values in the chart have been taken for the example.

 

Curve values will multiply to the predefined Kt value, being in this case 1 W/(m·K). That is the reason why, in the chart, X axis gets temperature units and Y axis is dimensionless.

 

Furthermore, it would be also possible to stablish a seepage analysis, being their particular properties the visualized ahead:

 

 

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Volume compressibility coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis. On another note, although a transient analysis has been established, both the Ks and the mv coefficients will be defined with a number instead of a table. The only situation on which a dependency function gets defined is on Saturated/Unsaturated models.

 

Apart from that, as previously said, this coefficient mv is managed to be reached by different methods, besides the default option that consist in defining the specific value:

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a seepage material, the hydraulic conductivity coefficient (Ks) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

Heat transfer properties are only available if a thermal analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

Seepage properties are only available if a seepage analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

A more extended information, about the activation and the deactivation time, would be provided in the Active properties paragraph.

 

As well as if the user would like to read more about the damping conditions, corresponding information is located in the Damping help guide chapter.

 

Create a prestressing steel material

 

 

 

Prestresed Properties bar

 

When executing a structural analysis, besides a prestressed steel material, the properties bar which takes place is ahead:

 

 

In addition, in case of developing a thermal analysis, there will be some other properties which are inherent to this analysis:

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Specific heat coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis.

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a thermal material, the thermal conductivity coefficient (Kt) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

On the other hand, the properties bar visualize two more options: the Kt and the Cp temperature-dependent check boxes. These options allow to establish a temperature dependency by means of a table on which the temperature function will be defined. Due to Kt and Cp temperature dependency are carried out in the same way, only the Kt temperature dependency will be visualized. Values in the chart have been taken for the example.

 

Curve values will multiply to the predefined Kt value, being in this case 1 W/(m·K). That is the reason why, in the chart, X axis gets temperature units and Y axis is dimensionless.

 

Furthermore, it would be also possible to stablish a seepage analysis, being their particular properties the visualized ahead:

 

 

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Volume compressibility coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis. On another note, although a transient analysis has been established, both the Ks and the mv coefficients will be defined with a number instead of a table. The only situation on which a dependency function gets defined is on Saturated/Unsaturated models.

 

Apart from that, as previously said, this coefficient mv is managed to be reached by different methods, besides the default option that consist in defining the specific value:

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a seepage material, the hydraulic conductivity coefficient (Ks) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

Heat transfer properties are only available if a thermal analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

Seepage properties are only available if a seepage analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

A more extended information, about the activation and the deactivation time, would be provided in the Active properties paragraph.

 

As well as if the user would like to read more about the damping conditions, corresponding information is located in the Damping help guide chapter.

 

Create a rock material

 

 

Rock Properties bar

 

When executing a structural analysis, besides a rock material, the properties bar which takes place is ahead:

 

 

In addition, in case of developing a thermal analysis, there will be some other properties which are inherent to this analysis:

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Specific heat coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis.

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a thermal material, the thermal conductivity coefficient (Kt) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

On the other hand, the properties bar visualize two more options: the Kt and the Cp temperature-dependent check boxes. These options allow to establish a temperature dependency by means of a table on which the temperature function will be defined. Due to Kt and Cp temperature dependency are carried out in the same way, only the Kt temperature dependency will be visualized. Values in the chart have been taken for the example.

 

Curve values will multiply to the predefined Kt value, being in this case 1 W/(m·K). That is the reason why, in the chart, X axis gets temperature units and Y axis is dimensionless.

 

Furthermore, it would be also possible to stablish a seepage analysis, being their particular properties the visualized ahead:

 

 

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Volume compressibility coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis. On another note, although a transient analysis has been established, both the Ks and the mv coefficients will be defined with a number instead of a table. The only situation on which a dependency function gets defined is on Saturated/Unsaturated models.

 

Apart from that, as previously said, this coefficient mv is managed to be reached by different methods, besides the default option that consist in defining the specific value:

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a seepage material, the hydraulic conductivity coefficient (Ks) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

Heat transfer properties are only available if a thermal analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

Seepage properties are only available if a seepage analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

A more extended information, about the activation and the deactivation time, would be provided in the Active properties paragraph.

 

As well as if the user would like to read more about the damping conditions, corresponding information is located in the Damping help guide chapter.

 

Create a soil material

 

 

 

Rock Properties bar

 

When executing a structural analysis, besides a soil material, the properties bar which takes place is ahead:

 

 

In addition, in case of developing a thermal analysis, there will be some other properties which are inherent to this analysis:

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Specific heat coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis.

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a thermal material, the thermal conductivity coefficient (Kt) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

On the other hand, the properties bar visualize two more options: the Kt and the Cp temperature-dependent check boxes. These options allow to establish a temperature dependency by means of a table on which the temperature function will be defined. Due to Kt and Cp temperature dependency are carried out in the same way, only the Kt temperature dependency will be visualized. Values in the chart have been taken for the example.

 

Curve values will multiply to the predefined Kt value, being in this case 1 W/(m·K). That is the reason why, in the chart, X axis gets temperature units and Y axis is dimensionless.

 

Furthermore, it would be also possible to stablish a seepage analysis, being their particular properties the visualized ahead:

 

 

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Volume compressibility coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis. On another note, although a transient analysis has been established, both the Ks and the mv coefficients will be defined with a number instead of a table. The only situation on which a dependency function gets defined is on Saturated/Unsaturated models.

 

Apart from that, as previously said, this coefficient mv is managed to be reached by different methods, besides the default option that consist in defining the specific value:

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a seepage material, the hydraulic conductivity coefficient (Ks) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

Heat transfer properties are only available if a thermal analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

Seepage properties are only available if a seepage analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

A more extended information, about the activation and the deactivation time, would be provided in the Active properties paragraph.

 

As well as if the user would like to read more about the damping conditions, corresponding information is located in the Damping help guide chapter.

 

Create a generic material

 

 

If none of the existing predefined materials suits the material the user needs to create, CivilFEM gives the possibility of creating a generic material with customized properties.

 

 

Generic material's Properties bar

 

When executing a structural analysis, besides a generic material, the properties bar which takes place is ahead:

 

 

The cracking menu establish the possibility of defining some particular parameters in order to introduce this non linear behavior into calculation. The user manages to active the variable shear retention option, which comes out a table instead of the shear retention coefficient.

 

 

This table establishes a dependency between the shear retention coefficient against the cracking strain all along the calculation. This shear retention behavior is determined by the user by entering the required values into the table.

 

On the other hand, the crushing can be defined, as well, by means of a coefficient that is related to the crack strains carried out by compression forces.

 

Orthotropic materials have material properties that changes over three mutually-orthogonal twofold axes of rotational symmetry. They are a subset of anisotropic materials, as their properties change when measured from different directions.

 

 

In CivilFEM, orthotropic material is only allowed with a linear elastic material behaviour.

 

In addition, in case of developing a thermal analysis, there will be some other properties which are inherent to this analysis:

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Specific heat coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis.

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a thermal material, the thermal conductivity coefficient (Kt) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

On the other hand, the properties bar visualize two more options: the Kt and the Cp temperature-dependent check boxes. These options allow to establish a temperature dependency by means of a table on which the temperature function will be defined. Due to Kt and Cp temperature dependency are carried out in the same way, only the Kt temperature dependency will be visualized. Values in the chart have been taken for the example.

 

Curve values will multiply to the predefined Kt value, being in this case 1 W/(m·K). That is the reason why, in the chart, X axis gets temperature units and Y axis is dimensionless.

 

Furthermore, it would be also possible to stablish a seepage analysis, being their particular properties the visualized ahead:

 

 

 

It becomes necessary to clarify that the Volume compressibility coefficient would only take place in case of shaping a transient analysis. On another note, although a transient analysis has been established, both the Ks and the mv coefficients will be defined with a number instead of a table. The only situation on which a dependency function gets defined is on Saturated/Unsaturated models.

 

Apart from that, as previously said, this coefficient mv is managed to be reached by different methods, besides the default option that consist in defining the specific value:

 

If the Orthotropic behavior is active, in a seepage material, the hydraulic conductivity coefficient (Ks) may adopt a different value for each direction.

 

 

Heat transfer properties are only available if a thermal analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

Seepage properties are only available if a seepage analysis has been previously selected in the Dialog table.

 

A more extended information, about the activation and the deactivation time, would be provided in the Active properties paragraph.

 

As well as if the user would like to read more about the damping conditions, corresponding information is located in the Damping help guide chapter.

 

 

Create a composite material by specifying the layers.

 

Composite Material's properties bar

 

Act. time determines when the material starts working, while Deact. time defines when its activity is over.

 

 

The layers can be modified through the list of layers. For each layer you can specify its material, orientation and thickness.

Orientation: Location of principal material axes with respect to element coordinate system measured positive about local z-coordinate.

 

 

 

 

Define the activated material.