Prefabricated element - definition

Use this option to define a prefabricated element in a structure model. Prefabricated elements are volumetric elements of complex geometry such as spread footings, stairs, beams, and columns.

To begin defining an element, open the Prefabricated Element Definition dialog and select the option from:

• Menu: Formwork Drawings > Define > Prefabricated element
• Ribbon: ASD - Model > Elements > Prefabricated element
• Toolbar: Define > Prefabricated element
• Command line: RBCX_DEF_PREF.

Use the tabs on the Prefabricated Element Definition dialog to define parameters:

• Section
• Vertical definition.

For Priority enter a value that defines the priority of interpenetration (cutting to fit) of structure elements that overlap with each other.

Use the icons on the right to select a mode of graphic definition for the element.

The prefabricated element may be defined as:

• Rectilinear element - specify the beginning and end points of a rectilinear prefabricated element (wall, beam, ground beam, or continuous footing) in a plan of a building story.
• Column, slab, or raft foundation
  • Click Insert , select a value for the rotation angle of the column section or a slab rotation, and then specify a point in a plan of a building story.
  • Click Insert + rotate , specify a point in a plan of a building story, and graphically define the rotation angle of the column cross-section or a slab rotation. Define the angle by indicating a point in the direction of which the column section or a slab will face.

Note: A prefabricated wall and a prefabricated column are attached to the top or bottom story (not stretched between the stories). Consequently, when the height of a story changes, the height of a prefabricated column or a prefabricated wall will not be adjusted to the change in story height.

Click Inherit properties located in the bottom right corner to inherit parameters from a previously defined prefabricated element.