how should i model gradebeam in safe
should i use spring constant to account for the fact that the beam will be fully suppoted along it length on grade
what i was trying to achieve was a structural framing system for the building and found it challenging because of the limitation .the archtects wants the space to be column free as possible. That is why i wanted to cantliver the lower slab feature and then use that slab to support the upper...
hi guy here is another drawing this make the section clearer
this is the roof plan the section is cut from the roof down to the first floorhttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=dc652182-9772-48c3-9338-7e12458ab365&file=3.4_roof_plan.pdf
many thanks guy and gals for all the usefully and sometimes humours suggestions.I will have dialouge with the archtect to arrive at some comprise.I have also been having problem visualising the structural frame myself for that curve section of the plans
hi Ba i have uploaded a pdf of the section and plan view showing the problem.pwht1 you are correct it not really a balcony please have look at the drawinghttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=c6486393-6389-41b5-941e-598e197b28ce&file=3.2_upper_level_floor_plan.pdf
thanks for the quick response .yes you are correct there is no back span.therefore if the beam is fixed then it is posible to design the cantilev beam using the beam as the only point of support