EUROCODE 2 WORKED EXAMPLES - Federbeton
EUROCODE 2 WORKED EXAMPLES - Federbeton
EUROCODE 2 WORKED EXAMPLES - Federbeton
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EC2 – worked examples 6-43<br />
Restraints<br />
Table of Content<br />
Fig. 6.33 Positive actions for FEM elements<br />
The external restraints have been introduced in the FEM model considering their real<br />
geometric dimensions; thus, few nodes have been restrained by means of spring elements<br />
in order to represent only an individual restraint or support. Fig. 6.34 shows a symbolic<br />
notation for the external restraints with the nodes involved.<br />
Fig. 6.34 External restraints on the FEM model<br />
The elastic constant of the spring restraining elements is calculated to have the same<br />
stiffness of the substructure (abutments or piers) on which the slab is rested. For the x and<br />
y directions, it may be assumed that the pier, or the abutment front wall, behaves like a