Can I use SAFE to check existing slab capacity?

[donnabean]

I am working on project which needs to change the live load form 4.8kpa t0 9.6kpa, How can I input the existing reber into SAFE and input 9.6kpa to chec? In my case, shall i only need to run Analysis instead of Analysis and Design? thanks

 

[Kristene]

Hi, This can be done in a couple of ways,

1. Use show slab design (display tab i guess) and enter your current reinforcement, SAFE 2014 provides you with the additional reinforcement requirment
2. Use Draw rebar option

I am not an expert in SAFE, Dont believe me until you convince yourself by experimentation.