CBS Manual Example Eng 2010

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March 2009
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Autodesk Concrete Building Structures 2010 - Examples page: 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. EXAMPLE OF USING AUTODESK CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURES .............................. 2

1.1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 2
1.2. INSERTION OF GRIDS AND STRUCTURE AXES; DEFINITION OF MATERIALS AND SECTIONS ............... 3
1.3. MODEL GENERATION ................................................................................................................. 11
1.4. DEFINITION OF DIMENSION LINES ............................................................................................... 30
1.5. GENERATION OF STORY DRAWINGS, CALCULATION MODEL AND DATA EXPORT ............................ 33
2. EXAMPLE OF DEFINING LOADS IN AUTODESK CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURES .... 35
2.1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 35
2.2. DEFINITION OF SECTIONS AND MATERIALS .................................................................................. 36
2.3. GENERATION OF THE STRUCTURE MODEL .................................................................................. 38
2.4. DEFINITION OF LOADS................................................................................................................ 52
3. COMPUTATIONAL CAPABILITIES OF AUTODESK CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURES 57
3.1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 57
3.2. DEFINITION OF A STRUCTURE MODEL ......................................................................................... 58
3.2.1. Definition of Sections and Default Materials .................................................................... 58
3.2.2. Definition of a grid ............................................................................................................ 60
3.2.3. Definition of Walls ............................................................................................................ 62
3.2.4. Definition of Beams .......................................................................................................... 63
3.2.5. Definition of Columns....................................................................................................... 65
3.2.6. Definition of Spread and Continuous Footings ................................................................ 66
3.2.7. Definition of Windows ...................................................................................................... 67
3.2.8. Definition of Doors ........................................................................................................... 71
3.2.9. Definition of Slabs ............................................................................................................ 74
3.2.10. Definition of Stairs ........................................................................................................... 77
3.2.11. Copying stories ................................................................................................................ 79
3.3. DEFINITION OF LOADS................................................................................................................ 80
3.4. CALCULATIONS.......................................................................................................................... 86
3.4.1. Simplified Calculations - Trapezoidal and Triangular Method ......................................... 86
3.4.2. Simplified Calculations - Simplified FE Method ............................................................... 92
3.4.3 Advanced Calculations - Finite Element Method ............................................................. 99
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page: 2 Autodesk Concrete Building Structures 2010 - Examples
1. EXAMPLE OF USING AUTODESK CONCRETE BUILDING

STRUCTURES
1.1. Introduction
The example below shows how to use the Autodesk Concrete Building Structures program to
make a model of a high-rise building, to generate a model in the Autodesk Robot Structural
Analysis program, to prepare drawings of projections of stories and to export them to a dxf format.
The following rules will apply in the example below:

• any icon symbol means that the relevant icon is pressed with the left mouse button,
• {x,x y,y} stands for indication – with the mouse cursor – of the point with the coordinates X=x,x
Y=y,y (the value specified may be an approximate value if it refers to a structure snap point)
• d indicates entering the ‘d’ text,

• Enter, Delete, ESC stands for pressing the key Enter, Delete, ESC, respectively, on the
keyboard

• LMC and RMC - abbreviations for the Left Mouse button Click and the Right Mouse button Click.
• the following units are applied in the example: structure dimension [m], section dimension [cm],
angle [Deg] (default units may be changed by the user in the Preferences dialog box on the Units
tab available in the Tools / Preferences menu)
To start Autodesk Concrete Building Structures, the user should press the icon on the
computer desktop or select START menu > Autodesk Concrete Building Structures.
1.2. Insertion of Grids and Structure Axes; Definition

of Materials and Sections
OPERATION PERFORMED DESCRIPTION
(Grid / Axes - Objects toolbar) Opens the Grids dialog box which enables definition of new
grids and structure axes.
Note 1: If the toolbar with the relevant icon is not displayed
on the screen, then in the View menu the user should
choose the Toolbars submenu and next, activate an
appropriate toolbar by LMC on the line with the name of this
toolbar.
Note 2: The option is also available in the context menu and
in the top menu Edit – Grid / Axes.
In the opened Grids dialog box, Activates a new Cartesian grid. The background of the
LMC on the tree options: active grid type (CAG) fills with a navy blue color, if not,
Cartesian grids / CAG, on the field to LMC on the grid name (CAG), then the right panel of the
the left of the grid name CAG dialog box appears and parameters of an active grid may
( displays) be defined there.

(the icon in the top right corner The option that allows performing a number of edit
of the Grids dialog box) operations without closing the dialog box.
NOTE: The option is available in all dialog boxes for editing.
In the Position in the coordinate Defines a position of the first grid node {0,0 ; 0,0}.
system field, in the X axis and Y axis
edit fields enter:
0.00
In the Step field contained in the Defines the grid step along the X axis.
X direction field enter the value 0.5
In the Number field contained in the Defines the number of grid cells along the X axis.
X direction field enter the value 12
In the Step field contained in the Defines the grid step along the Y axis.
Y direction field enter the value 0.5
In the Number field contained in the Defines the number of grid cells along the Y axis.
Y direction field enter the value 18
LMC on the Draw only nodes option Selects display of a grid in a form of grid nodes.
Note: if the Draw only nodes option is not selected, a grid is
presented in a form of intersecting lines.
LMC on the Apply button Confirms definition of the grid.
(Add) Adds a new Cartesian grid. In the right part of the Grids
dialog box parameters of an active grid are presented.
In the Initial angle field enter the Defines the angle of inclination of the grid lines to X axis.
value –45,0
LMC on the X axis field in the Defines graphically a position of the first grid node.
Position in the coordinate system Note 1: Once the insertion point is indicated in the graphical
field and next, on the graphical viewer, values of the indicated coordinates are entered to
viewer - LMC on the bottom right the edit fields X Axis = 6.0 Y Axis = 0.0
node of the previously inserted grid Note 2: The current coordinate of the cursor position is
{6.0 ; 0.0} displayed in the bottom right corner of the main Autodesk
Concrete Building Structures window
In the Number field contained in the Defines the number of grid cells along the X.
(Add) Adds a new Cartesian grid. In the right part of the Grids
dialog box parameters of a given grid are presented.

In the Initial angle field enter the Defines the angle of inclination of the grid lines to X axis.
value –225.0
In the Number field contained in the Defines the number of grid cells along the X axis.
LMC on the Cylindrical grids option Adds and deletes cylindrical grids. The active grid becomes
in the tree included in the left part of highlighted.
the dialog box
(Add) Adds a new cylindrical grid. In the right part of the Grids
In the Initial angle field enter the Defines the inclination angle of the first grid axis with
value 45.0 respect to the coordinate system.

LMC on the X axis edit field in the Defines graphically a position of the central node of the
Position in the coordinate system cylindrical grid.
field and next, on the graphical Note 1: Once the insertion point is indicated in the graphical
viewer - LMC on the common point viewer, values of the indicated coordinates are entered to
of the first and second Cartesian grid the edit fields X Axis = 6.0 Y Axis = 0.0.
{6.0 0.0}
In the Angle field contained in the Defines the step of angle division of the grid.
Cylindrical direction field enter the
value 45.0
In the Number field contained in the Defines the number of grid cells within the determined
Cylindrical direction field enter the angle.
value 2
In the Step field contained in the Defines the grid step.

Radial direction field enter the value
3.0
In the Number field (Radial direction Defines the number of grid cells in radial distribution.
field) enter the value 3
LMC on the Apply button Confirms definition of the grid
(Add) Adds a new cylindrical grid. In the right part of the Grids
In the Initial angle field enter the

value 90.0
In the Angle field contained in the Defines the step of angle division of the grid.
value 45.0
In the Number field contained in the Defines number of grid cells within the determined angle.
value 2
In the Step field (Radial direction Defines the grid step.

field) enter the value 3.0
In the Number field (Radial direction Defines the number of grid cells in radial distribution.
field) enter the value 3
LMC on the Apply button Confirms definition of the grid
LMC on the Axes option in the tree Adds and deletes groups of structure axes. The Axes
included in left part of the dialog box option becomes highlighted.
(Add) Adds a new axis group named by default AG(1).
LMC on the Axes/AG(1)/Straight The tree option becomes highlighted and the options for
axes/A option in the tree in the left defining parameters of an active grid are displayed in the
part of the dialog right-hand part of the dialog box.

In the y1 field enter the value 9.0 Defines the straight axis position with respect to Y axis.
(Add) Adds a new straight axis.
In the y1 field enter the value 0.0 Defines position of the straight axis with respect to Y axis.
LMC on the y1: field, afterwards in Defines graphically the axis position.
the graphical viewer LMC on the Note 1: Once the insertion point is indicated in the graphical
lowest-positioned point of the viewer, the coordinate y1 = -6.36 is entered to the y1: edit
outermost grid on the left {-6.36 - field.
6.36} (point 1 in Figure 1)
LMC on the Axes option in the tree Adds and deletes groups of structure axes. The Axes
included in the left part of the dialog option becomes highlighted.
(Add) Adds a new axis group named by default AG(2).
LMC on the AG(2) option in the Axes Sets parameters of axes in the group AG(2). The AG(2)
options in the tree included in the left option becomes highlighted.
part of the dialog box

In the Names of straight axes field – Changes the default manner of naming axes from alphabet
delete the text %A and enter %1 letters to digits.
LMC on the Axes/AG(2)/Straight The tree option becomes highlighted and options for
axes/1 option in the tree included in definition of parameters of a straight axis are displayed in
the left part of the dialog box the right-hand part of the dialog box.
LMC on the X axis field in the right Deselects the option that imposes a parallel position of the
part of the Grids dialog box ( axis to the X axis of the coordinate system. All fields with
disappears) coordinates of the defined axis become active.
LMC on the Y axis field in the right Selects the option that imposes a parallel position of the
part of the Grids dialog box ( axis to the Y axis of the coordinate system. Only the field
displays) with the x1 coordinate is active.
In the x1 field enter the value 6.0 Defines position of the straight axis with respect to X axis.
LMC on the Apply button Confirms the definition of the straight axis.
(Add) Adds a new straight axis in the AG(2) group.
In the x1 field enter the value 0.0 Defines position of the straight axis with respect to X axis.
LMC on the Apply button Confirms the definition of the straight axis.
LMC on the x1 field Selects the mode of tracking the cursor position in the
graphical viewer.

In the graphical viewer LMC on the Defines the axis position graphically.
lowest-positioned point of the Note: Once the insertion point is indicated in the graphical
outermost grid on the right (point 2 viewer, the value of X coordinate = 18.73 is entered to the
in Figure 1) x1: edit field
LMC on the x1 field Selects the mode of tracking the cursor position in the
graphical viewer.
In the graphical viewer LMC on the Defines the axis position graphically.
lowest-positioned point of the Note: Once the insertion point is indicated in the graphical
outermost grid on the left (point 3 in viewer, the value of X coordinate = -12.73 is entered to the
Figure 1) x1: edit field.
In the x1 field enter the value 3.0 Defines the straight axis position with respect to X axis.
LMC on the Apply button Confirms the definition.
LMC on axis 5 contained in Activates axis 5; the active axis becomes highlighted.
Axes/AG(2)/Straight axes options in
the tree included in the left part of
the dialog box
LMC on axis 5 and enter the value Changes the axis name.
00 in the activated edit field
LMC on the Apply button Confirms the definition.
LMC on the Close button Closes the dialog box used for definition of grids and axes.
(Translate Coordinate System - Selects the option which allows changing the position of the
the Coordinate System toolbar) coordinate system.
LMC on the point of intersection of Indicates a new position of the coordinate system.
the following axes B - 00
Figure 1

(Section database – the Opens the Section database dialog box which enables
Properties toolbar) definition of new sections.
LMC on the Rectangular option in Selects the section type – rectangular sections. The active
the tree included in the left part of section type becomes highlighted.
the dialog box.
(Add) Adds a new rectangular section.
In the b field enter the value 40.0 Defines section dimensions.

and in the h field 40.0
In the b field enter the value 40.0 Defines section dimensions.

LMC on the Walls (slabs) option in Selects the section type – sections for walls and slabs. The
the tree contained in the left part of active section type becomes highlighted.
the dialog box
(Add) Adds a new section for walls or slabs.
In the b field enter the value 35.0 Defines the section thickness.
LMC on the Rectangular openings Selects the section type – rectangular openings. The active
option in the tree contained in the left section type becomes highlighted.
(Add) Adds a new rectangular opening.
In the l field enter the value 150.0 Defines opening dimensions.

In the l field enter the value 80.0 and Defines opening dimensions.
in the h field 210.0
LMC on the OK button Closes the dialog box and confirms the executed
operations.

1.3. Model Generation

(Default sections – the Properties Opens the Default sections dialog box which allows
toolbar) determining default sections for newly-defined elements.
From the Beams list - select the Sets the section R40*60 as a default one for the newly-
section R40*60 defined beams.
From the Columns list – select the Sets the section R40*40 as a default one for the newly-
section R40*40 defined columns.
From the Walls list – select the Sets the section TH25 as a default one for the newly-
section TH25 defined walls.
From the Slabs list - select the Sets the section TH15 as a default one for the newly-
section TH15 defined slabs.
From the Raft Foundations list - Sets the section TH35 as a default one for the newly-
select the section TH35 defined foundation plates.
From the Partition walls list - select Sets the section THR15 as a default one for the newly-
the section TH15 defined partition walls.
From the Doors list - select the Sets the section RO150*210 as a default one for the newly-
section RO150*210 defined doors.
LMC on the OK button Closes the dialog box and confirms the executed
operations.
Selects the option of column insertion.

(Column – the Objects toolbar)

LMC on the point of the following Defines columns.

axis intersection B – 4 { -15,73 0}
and next on successive grid nodes
positioned on the line connecting
that point with C axis {-13.61 –2.12};
{-11.49 –4.24}; {-9.36 –6.36}
(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option of element selection.

NOTE: The Select option is also available in the context
menu.
Holding the left mouse button Selects elements with the window.
pressed mark a rectangular region NOTE: The window selection option can be used to select
so that all the inserted columns are only the elements that are entirely contained inside the
included inside it. window (the window is defined from left to right) or to select
elements inside the window together with all the objects
intersected by the line of the selection window (the window
is defined from right to left).
Opens the object properties dialog box.

(Properties - the Objects toolbar)
NOTE: The Properties option is also available in the context
menu.
LMC on the Position tab Changes the active tab.
LMC on the Gamma angle field Defines an angle using the points in the graphical viewer.
In the graphical viewer – LMC on the Defines graphically the angle of axis rotation. Revolves the
grid node on which the lowest- axis of column section to the angle of 135° with respect to X
positioned column is located {-9.36 – axis of the coordinate system.
6.36} and on the point of intersection Note: Once the first insertion point is indicated in the
of the following axes B - 4 { -15.73 0} graphical viewer, the Gamma angle edit field will show the
value of the current angle between X axis and the line
connecting the cursor position with the first point.
Enter Accepts changes. Closes the dialog box.
(Copy - the Standard toolbar) Copies selected elements.

NOTE: The Copy option is also available by using the
Ctrl+C shortcut keys.
(Paste - the Standard toolbar) Pastes elements from the Clipboard.

NOTE: The Paste option is also available by using the
Ctrl+V shortcut keys.
LMC on the grid node the closest to Indicates the point of insertion of the pasted elements and
the point of intersection of the adds them to the structure.
following axes B – 4, located on the
line perpendicular to the line
determined by the columns.
(First green point in Figure 2 { -13.61
2.12 } )

Figure 2
LMC on next grid node located on Indicates the point of insertion of the pasted elements and
the line determined by the adds them to the structure.
intersection of the following axes B –
4 and the point of the previous
insertion.
(Second green point in Figure 2 { -
11.49 4.24} )
LMC on next grid node located on Indicates the point of insertion of the pasted elements and
the line determined by the adds them to the structure.
intersection of the following axes B –
4 and the point of the previous
insertion.
(Third green point in Figure 2 { -9.36
6.36 } )
LMC anywhere in the graphical Unselects elements.

viewer
Selects the option allowing insertion of columns.

(Column - the Objects toolbar)
LMC on three successive grid nodes Defines next columns.

defining the symmetry axis of the
radial grid located to the left of 00
axis (Points marked in yellow in
Figure 2 {-6.44 8.31}; {-5.30 5.54}; {-
4.15 2.77})

(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option allowing selection of elements.
Holding the Ctrl key pressed – LMC Selects objects.

on the three last-inserted columns
Opens the dialog box with object properties. NOTE: The

Properties - the Objects toolbar)
properties option is also available in the context menu.
In the Gamma angle field enter the Revolves the axis of column section to the angle 112.5°
value 112.5 with respect to X axis of the coordinate system.
Enter Accepts changes. Closes the dialog box.

viewer
Selects the option allowing insertion of columns.

(Column – the Objects toolbar)
LMC on the point determined by the Defines next column.

intersection of the following axes A –
2
LMC on the column positioned at the Selects the object.

point of intersection of the following
axes B – 2

(Properties – the Objects
toolbar)
In the Gamma angle field enter the Revolves the axis of column section to the angle 0.0° with
value 0.0 respect to X axis of the coordinate system.
Enter Accepts the changes. Closes the dialog box.
Pressing the left mouse button - Selects elements with the window.
select a rectangular region in such a
way so that all the inserted columns
are contained inside it.
(Vertical mirror - the Edit toolbar) Selects the option which enables obtaining mirror reflection
with respect to the axis
LMC on the point of intersection of Defines a symmetry axis for the operation of vertical mirror.
the following axes A – 00

Selects the option allowing definition of columns.

LMC on the point of intersection of Defines next columns.

the following axes A – 00 and
afterwards B – 00

(Wall - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option allowing definition of walls.
(Drag - the Edit – Modes toolbar) Selects the option allowing definition of objects as a chain -
polyline.
LMC on the cylindrical grid node Defines next points of the elevator shaft wall.
positioned on axis 1, closer to axis A
(First green point in Figure 3 {3.0
6.0}), next LMC on the cylindrical
grid node positioned on the same
axis, located closer to axis B
(Second green point in Figure 3 {3.0
3.0}), next LMC on the node
positioned symmetrically to the
previously inserted one – with
respect to axis 00 (Third green point
in Figure 3 {-3.0 3.0}) and LMC on
the cylindrical grid node positioned
on axis 2, closer to axis A (Fourth
green point in Figure 3 {-3.0 6.0})

Figure 3
(Drag - the Edit – Modes toolbar) Deselects the option allowing definition of objects as
a chain - polyline.
LMC on the grid node at which Defines the last external wall of the elevator shaft.
definition of walls was started (First
green point in Figure 3 {3.0 6.0})
LMC on the grid node positioned on Defines an internal vertical wall of the elevator shaft.
the top horizontal wall at a point
determined by 1/3 of the distance
between the axes 1 and 2 (Yellow
point A1 in Figure 3 {-1.0 6.0}),
afterwards LMC on the grid node
positioned on the opposite wall so
that a newly inserted wall is
perpendicular to them (Yellow point
A2 in Figure 3 {-1.0 3.0})
LMC on the grid node positioned on Defines an internal vertical wall of the elevator shaft.
the top horizontal wall at a point
between the axes 1 and 2 (Yellow
point B1 in Figure 3 {1.0 6.0}),
afterwards LMC on the grid node
positioned on the opposite wall so
that a newly inserted wall is
perpendicular to them (Yellow point
B2 in Figure 3 {1.0 3.0})
LMC on the top horizontal wall of the Selects the object.

elevator shaft

(Translate - the Edit toolbar) Opens the Translation dialog box.
In the y field in the Translation vector Defines translation vector.

field enter the value –1.0
LMC on the Copy option Selects the option enabling translation with copying.
LMC on the Apply button Confirms the operation. Adds an internal horizontal wall of
the elevator shaft. Closes the Translation dialog box.
Note: If the user wishes to perform more edit operations
without closing the dialog box, the dialog box may be
”pinned” to the screen by means of LMC on on the
dialog box bar. Automatic closing of the dialog box after
pressing the Apply button can be restored by LMC on .
This option is available in all the dialog boxes intended for
edition.

viewer
Holding the Ctrl button pressed - Selects objects.

LMC one by one on the two internal
vertical walls of the elevator shaft.
(Cut off - the Edit toolbar) Selects the option allowing cutting off parts of elements.
LMC on the middle part of the Cuts off the middle part of the wall.
internal horizontal wall of the
elevator shaft.


viewer
Holding the Ctrl key pressed - LMC Selects objects.

one by one - on the two walls
generated as a result of cutting off
the internal horizontal wall
Opens the dialog box with object properties.

(Properties - the Objects
toolbars)
LMC on the Properties tab Changes the active tab.
From the Section list choose the Changes the thickness of selected walls.
section TH15
Enter Confirms modifications. Closes the dialog box.

viewer
(Slab - the Objects toolbars) Selects the option allowing insertion of slabs.
Starting with the node positioned on Defines a slab.

the intersection of the axes B – 3 –
LMC clockwise one by one on the
grid nodes located on the external
contour of the building (points
marked in yellow in Figure 4).
Figure 4

Selects the mode allowing definition of openings in floors.

(Floor cut/opening - the Objects
toolbar)
LMC one by one on the grid nodes Defines a floor cut/opening.

positioned on the corners of external
walls of the elevator shaft (points
marked in red in Figure 4)
(Door - the Objects toolbar) Starts definition of doors.
Three times LMC one by one on the Defines doors.

grid nodes positioned on the bottom
wall of the elevator shaft at the
midpoint of each room (points
marked in red in Figure 5)
Figure 5
(Slab - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option allowing definition of slabs.
LMC one by one on the grid nodes Defines a staircase landing slab.
positioned on walls of the middle
part of the elevator shaft (points
marked in blue in Figure 5)
LMC one by one on the grid nodes Defines a second staircase landing slab.
positioned on walls of the middle
part of the elevator shaft (points
marked in yellow in Figure 5)

Holding the Ctrl key pressed, LMC Selects the slab.

on the slab positioned higher (based
on yellow points in Figure 5) and
next LMC on the slab positioned
lower (based on blue points in Figure
5)
on the dialog box bar Selects the option that ”pins” the dialog box to the screen.
In the z= field enter the value –1.5 Defines the translation vector.
LMC on the Apply button Carries out the operation of translation.
LMC again on the slab positioned Changes the object selection.

lower (based on blue points in Figure
5)
LMC on the Apply button in the Translates the slab again by –1.5 [m].
Translation dialog box
LMC on the Close button in the Closes the Translation dialog box.
Translation dialog box LKM
From the Window menu choose the Add a new graphical window in a project.
New window option
From the Window menu choose the Arranges windows automatically.

Tile vertically option
(3D (whole building) – the 3D Selects 3D view

View toolbar) Note: If the user works in the operating system other than
Windows NT and DirectX v.8 or higher is installed on
his/her computer, the user can select a view with surface
rendering by means of the icon (displays 3D model with
rendering – the 3D View toolbar).
(Zoom - the 3D View toolbar) Selects the option which enables zooming dynamically a 3D
view.
Note: The option is also available by means of Shift + LMC.
LMC in the viewer with 3D view and Zooms a 3D view dynamically.

next, move with the mouse cursor in
such a manner so that the staircase
view is zoomed in
(Rotate - the 3D View toolbar) Selects the option which enables dynamical rotation of a 3D
view.
LMC in the viewer with 3D view and Rotates the 3D view dynamically.
next, move with the mouse cursor in
such a manner so that the recently
defined slabs can be seen

LMC in the viewer with 2D view Activates the working viewer.

viewer
(Stairs - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option allowing definition of stairs.
LMC on the top left corner of the Defines first flight of stairs.
bottom staircase landing (marked
with number 1 in Figure 6) and next,
one by one - on the bottom left point
of the top staircase landing, point of
intersection of 00 axis with the top
staircase landing and next, with
with numbers: 2, 3 and 4 in Figure 6)
and again on the point with which
the definition was started (1 in Figure
6).
(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option for selection of elements.
LMC on the defined stairs Selects the defined stairs.

(Properties-the Objects toolbar)
LMC on the z coordinate for point 2 Changes the height of the flight of stairs
and change its value from 3.0 to 1.5
(the coordinate z of point 3 will
change automatically)


viewer
LMC on the point of intersection of Defines second flight of stairs.

axis 00 with the bottom edge of the
top staircase landing (marked with
number 3 in Figure 6) and next - one
by one – on the point of intersection
of axis 00 with the bottom staircase
landing, top right corner of the
bottom staircase landing and bottom
right corner of the top staircase
landing (marked with numbers: 4, 5
and 6 in Figure 6) and again on the
point with which the definition was
started (3 in Figure 6).
Figure 6
From the Story menu choose the Opens the dialog box which enables copying stories.
Copy option
In the To: field enter the value 5 Determines number and position of copied stories.
LMC on the OK button Performs the copy operation. Closes the dialog box.
From the Story no.: list on the Story Changes the current story.
toolbar choose story 5

LMC on a slab edge Selects the floor slab.
Opens the Object properties dialog box.

LMC on the Position tab Changes the current story.
LMC on line 6 in the table with Selects a snap point of the slab.
dimension line coordinates
in left part of the dialog box Deletes the snap point of the slab.
LMC in table lines and - repeat it Deletes successive snap points of the slab.
for the outermost points (lines) in the
following order: 5, 2, 1

viewer
Holding the Ctrl key pressed - LMC Selects objects.

one by one on all the columns that Note: the user may also select these objects by means of
are not a support of the modified several consecutive window selections with the Ctrl key
slab pressed.
Delete Deletes selected columns.

From the Story menu choose the Opens the dialog box for copying stories.
Copy option
To the to: field enter the value 9 Determines number and position of the copied stories.
From the Edit menu choose the Opens the dialog box for definition of selection filters.
Selection criteria option
LMC on the field with a cross to the Expands the tree of object filters.
left of the Object filter option
LMC on the field to the left of the Selects filtering of stairs and floor cut/openings. Activates
Stairs option and afterwards, LMC the object filter.
on the field to the left of the Floor
cut/opening option
LMC on the Selection button Selects selection of the filtered objects.
LMC in the viewer with 2D view Activates the working viewer.
Delete Deletes selected elements.
LMC on the top staircase landing Selects the object.

slab
Delete Deletes the selected slab.

Copy option
To the From: field enter the value –1, Determines number and position of the copied stories.
to the to: field enter the value –1
toolbar choose story –1
(Story parameters - the Story Displays the Story parameters dialog box.
toolbar)
LMC on a field below the Auto option Changes the story name from the one ascribed
in the Name field and enter Cellar in automatically to the user-defined one.
the field that has become accessible
To the h= field enter 4.0 Changes the story height.
(Wall - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option allowing definition of walls.
(Drag - the Edit-Modes toolbar) Selects the option that enables definition of objects as a
chain – polyline.
Starting with the node positioned on Defines side walls of the cellar.
the intersection of the axes B – 3 -
LMC - clockwise one by one - on the
contour of the floor slab (points
Esc Finishes definition of walls.

(Foundation plate - the Objects Selects the option allowing definition of foundation plates.
toolbar)
Starting with the node positioned on Defines a foundation plate.

the intersection of the axes B – 3 -
LMC - clockwise one by one - on the
contour of the floor slab (points

on the flight of stairs
Delete Deletes selected elements.
LMC on the top staircase landing Selects the slab.

slab
To the z= field enter the value –0.5 Defines the translation vector.
LMC on the Apply button Performs the operation of translation.
LMC on the Close button Closes the Translation dialog box.

viewer
LMC on the top left corner of the Defines first flight of stairs.
with number 1 in Figure 6) and
afterwards, one by one on the
bottom left point of the top staircase
landing, point of intersection of axis
00 with the top staircase landing and
next, with the bottom staircase
landing (marked with numbers 2, 3
point with which the definition started
(1 in Figure 6).
(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option for selection of elements.
LMC - select the defined stairs Selects the defined stairs.


LMC on the z coordinate for point 2 Changes the height of the flight of stairs.
and change its value from 0.0 to -
1.5 (the z coordinate of point 3 will

viewer
LMC on the point of intersection of Defines second flight of stairs.

axis 00 with the bottom edge of the
top staircase landing (marked with
number 3 in Figure 6) and next - one
by one – on the point of intersection
of axis 00 with the bottom staircase
landing, top right corner of the
bottom staircase landing and bottom
right corner of the top staircase
landing (marked with numbers: 4, 5
point with which the definition was
started (3 in Figure 6).
LMC on the column positioned on Selects the object.

the external grid node at the point
between the point of intersection of
the axes B – 2 and axis C (marked in
red in Figure 7)
Figure 7

(Rotate - the Edit toolbar) Selects the option allowing rotation of elements.
To the y= field in the Center of Enters the y coordinate of the rotation center.
rotation field enter the value 3.0
To the Rotation angle field enter the Enters the rotation angle.
value 30.0
LMC on the Copy option Selects the option allowing element rotation with copying.
To the Number of repetitions field Defines the number of repetitions for the operation of
enter the value 2 rotation.
LMC on the Apply button Accepts the settings, carries out the operation of rotation
and closes the dialog box.
(Spread footing - Objects toolbar) Selects the option allowing definition of spread footings.
(Snap cursor to object ends - the Selects the option allowing cursor snapping to object ends.
Snap toolbar)
LMC on the newly generated Inserts spread footings.

columns (points 2 and 3 in Figure 8)
(Beam - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option allowing definition of beams.
LMC on the column that was a Defines beams.

model for the operation of rotation
with copying and next, LMC - one by
one on the newly generated columns
and finally, on the column ending
this arc segment (points 1, 2, 3 and
4 in Figure 8)
Figure 8

(Drag - the Edit-Modes toolbar) Deselects the option that enables defining objects as
a chain – polyline.
Esc Deletes the last point of the polyline as a first point of a new
beam.
LMC on the first of the newly defined Defines successive beams.

columns, and next, LMC on the
column positioned at the point of
intersection of axes B – 2, and
again, LMC on the first of the newly
defined columns and next, LMC on
the column positioned at the point of
intersection of axes B – 00 (pairs of
points 2-5 and 2-6 in Figure 8)
LMC on the second of the newly Defines successive beams.

defined columns, and next, LMC on
intersection of axes B - 1, and again,
LMC on the second of the newly
defined columns and next, LMC on
intersection of axes B – 00 (pairs of
points 3-7 and 3-6 in Figure 8)
(Slab - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option allowing definition of slabs.
Starting with the column positioned Defines a slab of staircase landing.

at the intersection of the axes B – 00
- LMC - clockwise one by one on the
columns so that the slab extends
over the newly generated beams
(points 6, 7, 4, 3, 2, 1, 5, 6 in Figure
8).

1.4. Definition of Dimension Lines

From the View menu choose the Changes the type of element presentation.
Architectural view option
From the View menu choose the Opens the Display dialog box.
Display option NOTE: The Display option is also available, in the context
menu.
On the Objects tab LMC on the Turns off the display of slabs, foundation plates, floor
following options: Slabs, Foundation cuts/openings and rooms.
plates, Floor cuts/openings, Rooms
LMC on the Apply button Confirms the selection and closes the dialog box.
LMC on the bottom wall of the Selects the objects.

elevator shaft
(Display axis points - the Selects display of axis points.

Dimension lines toolbar) NOTE: If the Automatic option is used for dimensioning,
then the points displayed are considered automatically as
nodes of dimension lines.
(Automatic - the Dimension lines Selects automatic generation of dimension lines.

toolbar)
LMC on the grid node positioned Inserts a dimension line parallel to X axis.
1[m] (two grid nodes) below the axis
of the selected wall
(Display architectural points - the Selects display of architectural points.

Dimension lines toolbar)
(Display axis points - the Selects display of axis points.

Dimension lines toolbar)
(Automatic - the Dimension lines Activates the option allowing automatic snapping to
toolbar) characteristic points of selected elements.
LMC on the grid node positioned Inserts a dimension line parallel to X axis.
below the axis of the dimension line
inserted previously
LMC on the last-inserted dimension Selects the dimension line.

line

LMC on the Position tab Moves to the Position tab.
LMC on line 15 in the table of Selects a snap point of the dimension line.
dimension line coordinates

in the left part of the dialog box Deletes the snap point of the dimension line.
LMC on the table lines and - Deletes successive snap points of the dimension line.
repeat it for the following points
(lines) 12, 11, 10, 7, 6, 5, 2
Enter Closes the dialog box.
toolbar choose the story 0
(Oblique - the Dimension lines Selects the option allowing insertion of oblique lines.
toolbar)
(Snap cursor to object ends - the Selects the option of snapping the cursor to object ends.
Snap toolbar)
(Snap cursor to grid nodes - the Selects the option of snapping the cursor to grid nodes.
Snap toolbar)
LMC on the column positioned at the Inserts a first snap point for the oblique axis of the
intersection of the following axes B – coordinate system.
4
LMC on the column positioned at the Inserts a second snap point for the oblique axis of the
intersection of the grid line which coordinate system.
extends to the previously-defined
point and C axis.
LMC on the point positioned Inserts an oblique dimension line.

approximately 1.0 [m] below the
inserted snap point

LMC – one by one on the two Inserts successive snap points for the oblique axis of the
columns positioned on the same grid coordinate system.
line extending to C axis
(Reference mark - the Dimension Selects the option allowing insertion of reference marks.
lines toolbar)
LMC on the point positioned at the Inserts first snap point for the reference mark.
intersection of the following axes B-4
LMC on the point positioned approx. Inserts second snap point for the reference mark.
1.0 [m] above and to the right from
the point of previous insertion
LMC on the point positioned approx. Inserts third snap point for the reference mark.
2.0 [m] to the right from the point of
previous insertion
(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the selection option.
LMC on the reference mark Selects the reference mark.

LMC on the Properties tab Moves to the Properties tab.
To the Text field enter 40x40 Changes description of the reference mark.
Enter Confirms changes and closes the dialog box.
Display option
LMC on the All button Selects display of all objects.

1.5. Generation of Story Drawings, Calculation Model

and Data Export
toolbar choose the story –1
From the File menu choose the Print Opens a preview of the printout.
preview option Note 1: If a system printer is not connected, the option is
unavailable.
Note 2: If there is not enough space for a drawing on
a page, the user should decrease margins of the printout
page or change the page orientation to ‘landscape’. These
options are available in the menu: File / Printer settings.
The appearance of this dialog box and available options
depend on the operating system and printer characteristics.
LMC on the Print button in the top Starts printing.

part of the dialog box Note: Depending on the operating system, the may appear
the dialog box containing print settings which requires to be
confirmed by pressing the OK button.
From the File menu choose the Print Opens the Print options dialog box.
options option
LMC on the User-defined option in Changes the scale selected automatically depending on the
the Scale field page size to the user-defined scale.
From the Scale list choose the scale Sets the drawing scale.
1:200
LMC on the OK button Confirms the scale selection. Closes the Print options
dialog box.
From the File menu choose the Print Activates a printout preview.
preview option
LMC on the Print button in the top Starts printing.

toolbar select the story 0
From the File menu choose the Opens the dialog box for file export.
Export option
In the File name field enter Assigns the name ExportDXF to the exported file.
ExportDXF
From the Save as type list choose Selects type of export.

the DXF format (*.dxf) option Note: There is a possibility to export story projections to
DXF format (2D) and to IFC format which is supported by
most architectural programs as well as to Robot CBS
format, which enables data exchange with the Robot DDC
program. IFC and RHG files contain a complete 3D
description of a structure.

LMC on the Save button Saves the exported file. Opens the DXF Export dialog box.
Note: A file thus exported may be opened in the AutoCAD
program v.10 or higher or in any program supporting DXF
format.
LMC on the OK button Closes the DXF Export dialog box.
(Export to the ‘Robot’ program - the Launches generation of a calculation model in the
Standard toolbar) Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis program.
Note: It is required that Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis
v15.0 or higher be installed on the user’s computer. If there
are several versions of the program installed on a
computer, the model is generated in the recently-activated
version.

2. EXAMPLE OF DEFINING LOADS IN AUTODESK

CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURES
2.1. Introduction
The example below shows capabilities of defining loads in the Autodesk Concrete Building
Structures program. It also illustrates new features of Autodesk Concrete Building Structures
version 2010. To facilitate defining a geometrical model, the example is based on a simple structure of
a small building with wooden rafter framing.
The following rules apply to the example below:

• any icon symbol means ‘press the relevant icon with the left mouse button’,
• {x,x y,y} means ‘using the mouse cursor indicate the point with the coordinates X=x,x Y=y,y’
(the value specified may be approximate if it refers to a structure snap point),
• d stands for ‘enter the ‘d’ text to the field indicated in the text’
• d stands for ‘enter the ‘d’ text directly from the keyboard’ (without reference to an edit field)
• (←), (↑), (→), (↓) stands for ‘press the relevant arrow key on the keyboard’
• (←)+(↑) stands for ‘press simultaneously two arrows on the keyboard’
• Enter, Ctrl, Delete, ESC mean ‘press the button Enter, Ctrl, Delete, ESC, respectively on the
keyboard’; the ‘+‘ sign indicates that pressing of the above-mentioned key on the keyboard is
linked with pressing of another key that follows after the ‘+‘ sign
• LMC, RMC: abbreviations for the Left Mouse button Click and the Right Mouse button Click
tab - available in the Tools / Preferences menu).
computer desktop or select the START menu > Autodesk Concrete Building Structures.

NOTE: Autodesk Concrete Building Structures version 2010 may be run in three different
configurations: Geometrical model, Geometrical model with loads and Calculations.
To check the current program configuration, the user should select the Preferences
option from the Tools menu and next, in the Preferences dialog box move to the
Configuration tab. To perform the example below correctly, the option Geometrical
model with loads has to be chosen. If a different option is selected, then the icon
Geometrical model with loads should be pressed. To update the configuration, the
program has to be closed and then restarted. If the Geometrical model with loads
option is not active, then the user should run the installation program again and using
the Modify mode – should install the load module. Detailed information concerning
this can be found in the Autodesk Concrete Building Structures help (Program
Installation / Installation Program).
2.2. Definition of Sections and Materials

(Section Database - the Opens the Section Database dialog box which enables
Properties toolbar) definition of new sections.
LMC on the Rectangular option in Selects the section type – rectangular sections. The active
the tree in the left part of the dialog section type becomes highlighted.
box
In the b field enter value 15.0 and in Defines section dimensions.

the h field 17.5
LMC on the option in the tree in the Sets the current section.
left part of the dialog box with a
default section name
Again LMC on the same option in Activates edition of the section name.
the tree
In the active field enter Changes the section name.

R15*17.5
Enter
In the b field enter value 15.0, in the Defines section dimensions.

h field 15.0

h field 35.0
LMC on the T-sections option in the Selects the section type – T-sections. The active section
tree in the left part of the dialog box type becomes highlighted.
(Add) Adds a new T-section.

h field 75.0, in the bf field 75.0 and in
the hf field 25.0

LMC on the Walls (slabs) option in Selects the section type – sections for walls and slabs. The
the tree in the left part of the dialog active section type becomes highlighted.
box
In the b field enter value 35.0 Defines section thickness.
LMC on the Rectangular openings Selects the section type – rectangular openings. The active
option in the tree in the left part of section type becomes highlighted.
the dialog box
In the l field enter the value 90.0 and Defines opening dimensions.
in the h field 210.0
In the l field enter the value 180 and Defines opening dimensions.
in the h field 150
LMC on the OK button Closes the dialog box and accepts the operations
performed.
Opens the Material database dialog box which enables

(Material Database - the
definition of new materials.
Properties dialog box)
LMC on the Layered material option Selects the material type - layered material. The active
in the tree in the left part of the material type becomes highlighted.
dialog box
(Add) Adds a new layered material.
From the list in the Material field in Defines first material layer. Non-structural material.
the first table row select Cement
mortar
To the Thickness field in the same Defines thickness of the first material layer.
row enter value 5 cm.
From the list in the Material field in Defines second material layer. Non-structural material.
the second table row select Foamed
polystyrene
To the Thickness field in the same Defines thickness of the second material layer.
row enter value 10 cm
From the list in the Material field in Defines third material layer. Structural material.
the third table row select Concrete
To the Thickness field in the same Defines thickness of the third material layer.
row enter the value 25 cm
LMC on the option in the tree in the Sets the current material.
default material name

Again LMC on the same option in Activates edition of the material name.
the tree
To the active field enter: Changes name of the material

SLAB_L
Enter
(Add) Adds a new layered material.
From the list in the Material field in Defines first layer of the material. Non-structural material.
the first table row select Foamed
polystyrene
To the Thickness field in the same Defines thickness of the first material layer.
From the list in the Material field in Defines second layer of the material. Non-structural
the second table row select material.
Concrete
To the Thickness field in the same Defines thickness of the second material layer.
LMC on the option in the tree in the Sets the current material.
default material name
Again LMC on the same option in Activates edition of the material name.
the tree
To the active field enter Changes name of the material.

WALL_L
Enter
performed.
2.3. Generation of the Structure Model

(Default Sections Opens the Default Sections dialog box where default
- the Properties toolbar) sections for newly-defined elements can be determined.
From the Beams list select section Sets the R15*17.5 section as a default one for newly-
R15*17.5 defined beams.
From the Columns list select section Sets the R35*35 section as a default one for newly-defined
R35*35 columns.
From the Continuous Footings list Sets the T75*25 section as a default one for newly-defined
select section T75*25 continuous footings.
From the Windows list select section Sets the RH180*150 rectangular opening as a default one
RH180*150 for newly-defined windows.

From the Doors list select section Sets the RH90*210 rectangular opening as a default one
RH90*210 for newly-defined doors.
performed.
Opens the Default Materials dialog where default materials

(Default Materials
for newly-defined elements can be determined.
- the Properties toolbar)
From the Beams list select material Sets the Pine material as a default one for newly-defined
Pine beams.
From the Columns list select Sets the Concrete material as a default one for newly-
material Concrete defined columns.
From the Walls list select material Sets the WALL_L material as a default one for newly-
WALL_L defined walls.
From the Slabs list select material Sets the SLAB_L material as a default one for newly-
SLAB_L defined slabs.
performed.

(Wall - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option of wall definition.
(Snap Cursor to Grid Nodes - Selects the option that allows snapping the cursor to the
- the Snap toolbar) grid nodes. NOTE: The option may already be selected by
default.
(Drag - the Edit-Modes toolbar) Selects the option enabling definition of objects as a chain –
polyline.
(Arcs – on/off) Deactivates the option of defining arc elements.
-5.0 Enters the beginning point of the wall chain.

NOTE: The option displays the dialog box into which
relative coordinates may be entered from the keyboard.
(↑) Enters the next point of the wall chain.

10.0
(→) Enters the next point of the wall chain.

2.5
(→)+(↓) Enters the next point of the wall chain.

1.5
(↓) Enters the next point of the wall chain.

8,5
(←) Enters the next point of the wall chain.

4,0

(Snap Cursor to Object Ends - Selects the option which snaps the cursor to object ends.
the Snap toolbar)
Selects the option which snaps the cursor to object centers.

(Snap Cursor to Object Centers -
the Snap toolbar)
(Door - the Objects toolbar) Starts definition of a door.
LMC on the grid node with Defines a door.

coordinates: {-1.0 2.0}
Starts definition of windows.

(Window - the Objects toolbar)
LMC on the grid nodes with Defines two windows.

coordinates: {-5.0 2.0}; {-5.0 -2.0}
LMC in the middle of the slanting Defines a window.

wall
(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option allowing element selection.
LMC in the top left corner of the Selects objects.

screen showing a structure view and NOTE: The user may use the Ctrl+A key shortcut –
next, holding the left mouse button selection of all elements.
pressed, move the cursor to the
bottom right part of the screen so
that the selection rectangle contains
all the defined elements

(Vertical Mirror - the Edit toolbar) Selects the option making mirror reflection with respect to
axis.
LMC on the grid node with Defines the symmetry axis for vertical mirror.
coordinates: {0.0 5.0}
Selects the option of column definition.

LMC on the grid nodes with the Defines columns.

coordinates: {-1.0 5.0} and next, {1.0
5.0}
(Drag - the Edit-Modes toolbar) Selects the option allowing definition of objects as a chain –
polyline.
LMC on the grid nodes with Defines a wall.

coordinates {-1.0 -5.0} and next, on
{1.0 -5.0}
LMC on the grid node with Defines the next wall.

coordinates {-1.0 0.0} and next, on
{1.0 0.0}
LMC on the point of intersection Defines the next wall.

between the left slanting wall and the
wall parallel to Y axis {-1.0 3.5} and
next, LMC on the point of
intersection between the right
slanting wall and the wall parallel to
Y axis {1.0 3.5}
(Door - the Objects toolbar) Starts definition of a door.
LMC in the middle of the previously Defines a door.

defined wall {0.0 3.5}
LMC on the grid node with Defines a door.

coordinates: {0.0 0.0}

(Slab - the Objects toolbar) Selects the mode of slab definition.
(Add Specially - the Objects Selects the special mode of slab definition.
toolbar)
LMC within the large room on the Defines a floor slab.

left, e.g. on the point { -3.0 0.0}
LMC within the large room on the Defines a floor slab.

right, e.g. on the point { 3.0 0.0}
LKM within the smaller room Defines a floor slab.

positioned under X axis, e.g. on the
point { 0.0 -2.0}
(Add Specially - the Objects Turns off the special mode of slab definition.
toolbar)
Starting with the grid node of the Defines a slab – the user creates contour of the slab
coordinates {-1.0 0.0} LMC - comprising the smaller room positioned above X axis and
clockwise - on the points with the the balcony.
following coordinates: {-1.0 3.5} {-2.5
5,0} {2.5 5.0} {1.0 3.5} {1.0 0.0} {-1.0
0.0}
From the View menu select the Changes the mode of element presentation (the option is
Architectural View option active after starting up the program).
NOTE: The option is also available through the F10 key
shortcut.
From the View menu select the Opens the Display dialog box.
Display option NOTE: The Display option is also available in the context
menu.
LMC on the Names tab in the Changes the active tab in the Display dialog box.
opened Display dialog box
LMC on the field: The option allows displaying wall names in the graphical
Walls ( displays) viewer.
LMC on the Apply button Closes the Display dialog box.
LMC on the wall W0_1 Selects objects. The selected wall will be highlighted in
(see the drawing below) blue.
Opens the Object Properties dialog box.

NOTE: The option is also available in the context menu
(RMC / Properties).
LMC on the Properties tab in the Changes the tab in the Object Properties dialog box.
opened Object Properties dialog
box
LMC on the field: Changes the order of layers in the layered material for wall
( displays) W0_1.

Analogously, change the order of Changes the order of layers in the layered material for
layers in the following walls: selected walls.
W0_2; W0_3; W0_5; W0_13
(see the drawing below)
From the View menu select the Opens the Display dialog box.
menu.
LMC on the field: The option allows deactivating display of wall names in the
Walls ( displays) graphical viewer.
LMC on the Apply button Closes the Display dialog box.
From the View menu select the Changes the mode of element presentation.
Structural View option NOTE: The option is also available through the F9 key
shortcut.
Copy option
Into the to: field enter value 1 Determines the number and positions of copied stories.
From the Story no. list on the Story Changes the current story.
toolbar select the story 0

(Continuous Footing - the Selects the mode of continuous footing definition.

Objects toolbar)
polyline.
LMC - four times - on the grid nodes Defines outer continuous footings.
with coordinates {-5.0 -5.0}, {-5.0
5.0}, {5.0 5.0}, {5.0 -5.0}
polyline.
LMC on the grid node with Completes definition of outer continuous footings.
coordinates {-5.0 -5.0}
LMC on the grid node with Definition of inner continuous footing.

coordinates {-1.0 -5.0 } and next,
LMC on the point of intersection
wall parallel to Y axis {-1.0 3.5}
LMC on the point of intersection Definition of inner continuous footing.

wall parallel to Y axis {-1.0 3.5}, next,
LMC on the point of intersection
outer wall parallel to X axis {-2.5 5.0}
LMC on the grid node with Definition of inner continuous footing.

coordinates {1.0 -5.0} and next, LMC
on the point of intersection between
the right slanting wall and the wall
parallel to Y axis {1.0 3.5}
LMC on the point of intersection Definition of inner continuous footing.

between the right slanting wall and
the wall parallel to Y axis {1.0 3.5},
next, LMC on the point of
intersection between the right
slanting wall and the outer wall
parallel to X axis {2.5 5.0}
LMC on the bottom right window of Changes the active program window.
the program presenting 3D view of
the structure
(3D (Whole Building)) – the 3D Displays a 3D view of the entire structure.

View toolbar) Note: If an operating system other than Windows NT is
used and DirectX v.8 or higher is installed on the computer,
then by using (3D Model with Rendering – the 3D View
toolbar) the user can display a view showing filled surfaces
with shadows. By default, a texture is assigned to each
material’; it can be changed or deleted in the Material
Database dialog box (from the Tools menu select the
Material Database option).

LMC on the left main program Changes the active program window.
window
toolbar select story 1
menu.
LMC on the None button Turns off display of all elements.
On the Objects tab LMC on the Displays beams.

Beams option
LMC on the Apply button Confirms selection and closes the dialog box.
(Beam - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option of beam definition.
LMC on the grid node with the Defines the roof ridge beam.
coordinates {0.0 -5.0} and next, on
{0.0 5.0}
LMC on the grid node with the Defines outer rafters.

coordinates {0.0 -5.0} and next, on {-
5.0 –5.0}

{5.0 -5.0}

coordinates {0.0 5.0} and next, on {-
5.0 5.0}

coordinates {0.0 5.0} and next, on
{5.0 5.0}
LMC on the grid node with the Defines outer ground beams.
coordinates {-5.0 -5.0} and next, on
{-5.0 5.0}

LMC on the grid node with the Defines outer ground beams.
{5.0 5.0}, Esc
LMC anywhere in the graphical Turns off selection of elements.

viewer
(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option enabling selection of elements.
Note: The Select option is also available in the context
menu.

on the two earlier-defined ground Note: The user may also select these objects by making
beams several successive window selections holding the Ctrl key
pressed.

From the Section list select P15*15 Changes beam section from 15x17.5 to 15x15 [cm].
Enter Confirms changes and closes the dialog box.

Note: If the option on the bar in the properties dialog
box is not selected, then the dialog box does not close
automatically after pressing Enter.
(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option enabling element selection.
menu.
LMC on the roof ridge beam Selects objects.
Into the z= field enter value 3.0 Defines translation vector.
LMC on the Fit adjoining elements Selects the option which ensures that neighboring elements
option are fitted to each other.
LMC on the Close button Closes the dialog box for definition of grids and axes.
From the list on the Properties Changes section for newly-defined beams.
toolbar choose the section P15*17.5
LMC on the grid node with the Defines purlins.

{2.0 -4.0}
LMC on the grid node with the Defines purlins.

coordinates {-2.0 4.0} and next, on {-
2.0 -4.0}

menu.

on four outer rafters one by one Note: The user may also select these objects by making
several successive window selections holding the Ctrl key
pressed.
(Extend - the Edit modes) Selects the option enabling elongation of elements.
LMC on two purlins one by one Elongates purlins so that they reach rafters with automatic
fitting of elements in 3D space.
LMC on the grid node with the Defines a collar beam.

coordinates {-3.0 3.0} and next, on
{3.0 3.0}
(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option of element selection.

menu.

on both purlins one by one Note: The user may also select these objects by making
several successive window selections holding the Ctrl key
pressed.
(Cut Off - the Edit toolbars) Selects the option enabling trimming elements.
LMC one by one on points near both Trims both ends of the collar beam so that they fit purlins
ends of the collar beam with automatic fitting of elements in 3D space.
menu.
LMC on the collar beam Selects objects.
LMC on the grid node with the Defines the translation vector graphically.
coordinates {0.0 3,0} and next, on
{0.0 1.0}
LMC on the Copy option Selects the copy option.
Into the Number of repetitions field Determines the number of repetitions for the copy
enter 3 operation.
LMC on the Apply button Performs the copy operation.

menu.

one by one on two outer rafters Note: The user may also select these objects by making
positioned in the top part of the several successive window selections holding the Ctrl key
screen pressed.
LMC on the grid node with the Defines the translation vector graphically.
{0.0 1.0}
LMC on the Copy option Selects the copy option.
Into the Number of repetitions field Determines the number of repetitions for the copy
enter 4 operation.
LMC on the Apply button Performs the copy operation.
From the View menu select the Selects the work mode (structural / architectural)
Synchronize Views option synchronization and display in all the layouts.

LMC on the grid node with the Defines a gable wall.

coordinates {-5.0 5.0} and next, LMC
on the grid node with the coordinates
{5.0 5.0}
Answer ’yes’ to the question that Restores display of walls.

displays on the screen asking Note: The Display option is available in the context menu
whether wall display should be and in the main program menu: View / Display.
restored
menu.
LMC on the newly-defined gable wall Selects objects.
Into the z= field enter value 3.0 Defines translation vector.

LMC on the Position tab Changes the tab in the Object Properties dialog box.
(Detailed Wall Presentation - the Changes wall presentation from the simplified description to
Object Properties dialog box) the detailed one
LMC on the third row of the table Activates the row describing third characteristic point of the
with wall coordinates wall.
Deletes the third characteristic point of the wall.

(Delete Row - the Object

LMC on the table field in the x[m] Activates the edit field. Its color changes to green, the value
column in the third row may be modified.
Into the active field enter 0.0 Changes position of the third characteristic point of the
gable wall.
Enter Accepts changes and closes the dialog box.

Note: If the option on the bar in the properties dialog
box is not selected, then the dialog box does not close
automatically after pressing Enter.
(on the bar in the Object Deselects the option that closes the dialog box
Properties dialog box) automatically once the operation is performed.
LMC on the grid node with the Defines translation vector graphically.
{0.0 4.0}
LMC on the Copy field Selects the copy option.
menu.
LMC on the copied gable wall Selects objects.
LMC on the Copy field Deselects the copy option.
Into the y= field enter the value 1.0 Defines translation vector.
LMC on the Close button Closes the Translation dialog box.
menu.
LMC on the All button Allows displaying all objects.
LMC on the Apply button Accepts selection and closes the dialog box.

2.4. Definition of Loads

From the Edit menu select the Displays dialog box with default loads.
Default Values / Loads option
LMC on the LIVE option in the tree in Selects nature of a new load group - live. The active load
the left part of the dialog box type becomes highlighted.
(Add) Adds a new group of live loads.
LMC on the new highlighted option Activates edition of the group’s name.
in the tree in the left part of the
dialog box
Into the active field enter Changes name of the load group.
Live_building,
Enter
Into the Planar field in the right part Assigns the default value of planar loads 5.0 [kN/m2] to the
of the dialog box enter 5.0 group.
Into the Load factor field in the right Assigns load factor 1.3 to the group.
part of the dialog box enter 1.3
LMC on the OK button Confirms changes and closes the dialog box.
Chooses load type.

(Planar Load-the Loads toolbar)
From the list on the Loads toolbar Changes the current load group.
select group Live_building
LMC - four times - within successive Applies live loads to floor slabs.
floor slabs beginning with the large
floor on the left and next, clockwise
on the points, e.g.: {-3.0 0.0} {0.0
1.0} {3.0 0.0} {0.0 -1.0}
Generates load patterns for the defined live loads.

(Generate - the Loads toolbar)

(Display - the Loads toolbar) Displays dialog box with the list of current load patterns.
LMC on the first item on the list in Indicates the current load pattern.
the left part of the dialog box NOTE: Load patterns are presented in 3D view.
(↓) Views successive load patterns.

NOTE: Load patterns are presented in 3D view.
LMC on the first 3-element load Indicates the current load pattern.
pattern
LMC on the Delete pattern button in Deletes the current load pattern.
the top part of the dialog box
Repeat the operation of deleting Deletes the remaining 3-element load patterns.
three times for all the 3-element load
patterns one by one
LMC on the Close button Closes the dialog box.
menu.
LMC on the None button Turns off the display of all objects.
On the Objects tab - LMC on the Allows displaying beams.

Beams option
Selects load type.

(Linear Load - the Objects
toolbar)

choose the Wind group
Into the edit field on the Loads Changes the load value.
toolbar enter –0.75
LMC - twice - on the outer rafters on Applies wind loads to outer rafters on the left side of the
the left side of the building, e.g. on building.
points {-1.0 -5.0 } {-1.0 5.0 }
toolbar enter -0.5
LMC - twice - on the outer rafters on Applies wind loads to outer rafters on the right side of the
the right side of the building, e.g. on building.
points {1.0 -5.0 } {1.0 5.0 }
toolbar enter -1.5
LMC - four times - on inner rafters on Applies wind loads to inner rafters on the left side of the
the left side of the building, e.g. on building.
points {-4.0 -3.0 } {-4.0 -1.0} {-4.0 1,0
} {-4.0 3.0 }
toolbar enter -1.0
LMC - four times - on inner rafters on Applies wind loads to inner rafters on the right side of the
the right side of the building, e.g. on building.
points {4.0 -3.0} {4.0 -1.0} {4.0 1.0}
{4.0 3.0}
menu.

On the Objects tab - LMC on the Allows displaying walls.

Walls option
On the Objects tab - LMC on the Turns off the display of beams.
Beams option
Selects the load type.

(Planar Load-the Loads toolbar)
choose the Wind group
toolbar enter 0.25
LMC on the outer wall on the left Applies the load to the wall on the left.
side of the building
toolbar enter 0.1
LMC on the outer wall on the right Applies the load to the wall on the right.
toolbar enter 0.25
LMC on the outer wall on the left Applies the load to the wall on the left.
toolbar enter 0.1
LMC on the outer wall on the right Applies the load to the wall on the right.
menu.
LMC on the All button Allows displaying all the objects.

(Export to the ‘Robot’ Program - the Runs generation of the calculation model in the Autodesk
Standard toolbar) Robot Structural Analysis program.
Note: It is required that Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis
v. 15.0 or higher is installed on the computer. If several
program versions are installed on the computer, the
generation is performed in the recently-run version.

3. COMPUTATIONAL CAPABILITIES OF AUTODESK

CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURES
3.1. Introduction
The example below illustrates how to use the calculation methods provided in Autodesk Concrete
Building Structures. Calculations may be performed independently, using a user-selected method.
To facilitate defining a geometrical model, the example is based on a simple structure of a small
building.
The following rules will apply in the example below

• any icon symbol means that the relevant icon is pressed with the left mouse button
• {x,x y,y} stands for indication – with the mouse cursor – of the point with the coordinates X=x,x
Y=y,y (the value specified may be approximate if it refers to a structure snap point)
• d indicates entering the ‘d’ text to the described field
• d stands for entering the ‘d’ text directly from the keyboard (without the association with the edit
field) and pressing the Enter key
• Enter, Ctrl, Delete, ESC, Space stands for pressing the key Enter, Ctrl, Delete, ESC, Space,
respectively, on the keyboard; the ‘+‘ sign indicates that pressing of the above-mentioned key on
the keyboard is linked with pressing of another key that follows after the ‘+‘ sign
• LMC, RMC: abbreviations for the Left Mouse button Click and the Right Mouse button Click
tab - available in the Tools / Preferences menu).

computer desktop or select START menu > Autodesk Concrete Building Structures.
UWAGA: Autodesk Concrete Building Structures version 2010 may be run in three different
configurations: Geometrical model, Geometrical model with loads and Calculations.
To check the current program configuration, the user should select the Preferences
option from the Tools menu and next, in the Preferences dialog box move to the
Configuration tab. To make the example below correctly, the Calculations option has
to be selected. If a different option is selected, then the Calculations icon should be
pressed. To update the configuration, the program has to be closed and then
restarted. If the Calculations option is not active, then the user should run the
installation program again and using the Modify mode – should install the
components: Calculations and Advanced Calculations. Detailed information
concerning it can be found in the Autodesk Concrete Building Structures Help file
(Program Installation / Installation Program).
NOTE: The following codes are used in the example:

- RC provided reinforcement: ACI 318-02 metric
- RC required reinforcement: ACI 318-02 metric
- Foundation design: ACI
Codes can be selected in the Preferences dialog box.
3.2. Definition of a Structure Model

3.2.1. Definition of Sections and Default Materials
(Section Database - the Opens the Section Database dialog box for definition of
Properties toolbar) new sections.
NOTE: If there is no toolbar with the appropriate icon on the
screen, from the View menu the user should select the
Toolbars submenu and then activate the relevant toolbar
by LMC on the line with the toolbar name.
LMC on the tree option called Selects the section type - rectangular sections. The
Rectangular in the left panel of the background of the active section type fills with a navy blue
dialog box color.
To the h field enter the value 20.0 Defines section dimensions.
OK Closes the dialog box and accepts the operations

performed.
(Default sections Opens the Default Sections dialog box for definition of
- the Properties toolbar) default sections for newly-defined elements.
From the Columns list select the Sets the section R20*20 as a default one for newly-defined
section R20*20 columns.
From the Slabs list select the section Sets the section TH10 as a default one for newly-defined
TH10 slabs.
From the Continuous Footings list Sets the section T40*20 as a default one for newly-defined
select the section T40*20 continuous footings.

From the Doors list select the Sets the section O80*210 as a default one for newly-
section O80*210 (leave the defined doors.
remaining sections unchanged)
OK Accepts the performed operations and closes the Default

Sections dialog box.
(Default Materials Opens the Default Materials dialog box for definition of
- the Properties toolbar) default materials for newly-defined elements.
From the Partition Walls list select Sets default materials for newly-defined elements.
the material: clinker brick
For the remaining elements select
the default material: Concrete
OK Accepts the performed operations and closes the Default

Materials dialog box.
(Material Database - the Opens the Material Database dialog box for definition of
Properties toolbar) material parameters.
Select parameters as in the drawing below
Accepts the performed operations and closes the Material

Database dialog box.
Tools / Preferences Opens the Preferences dialog box.
LMC on the Colors tab in the opened Changes the active tab in the Preferences dialog box.
Preferences dialog box
Opens the Filling dialog box.

LMC on 4th icon: in the Filling
(2D architectural view)
LMC select the filling method: Changes the method slabs are filled in the 2D architectural
view.

Closes the Filling dialog box, and next, closes the

2x Preferences dialog box.
NOTE:
The standard parameter set can be restored by pressing
the Restore Default button.
3.2.2. Definition of a grid

Opens the Grids dialog box for definition of new grids and
(Grid / Axes - the Objects
structural axes.
toolbar)
(RMC / Grid/Axes) and the top menu (Edit / Grid/Axes).
In the opened Grids dialog box, Activates a new Cartesian grid. The background of the
LMC on the tree options: active grid type (CAG) fills with a navy blue color, if not,
Cartesian grids / CAG, on the field to LMC on the grid name (CAG), then the right panel of the
the left of the grid name CAG dialog box displays and parameters of an active grid may
( displays) be defined there.
Select parameters as in the drawing below.
Enter Saves parameters of a defined grid.
LMC on the tree option called Axes Adds and deletes groups of structure axes. The
in the left panel of the Grids dialog background of the Axes option fills with a navy blue color.
box
(Add) Adds a new group with a default name AG(1).

In the opened Grids dialog box, Activates a new straight axis A in the AG(1) group. The
LMC on the tree options background of the tree option fills with a navy blue color.
Axes/AG(1)/Straight axes/A, on the
field to the left of the name A
( displays)
LMC on the X axis field in the right Deselects the option that imposes a parallel position of the
panel of the Grids dialog box ( axis to the X axis of the coordinate system. All fields with
disappears) coordinates of the defined axis become active.
LMC on the Y axis field in the right Selects the option that imposes a parallel position of the
panel of the Grids dialog box ( axis to the Y axis of the coordinate system. Only the field
displays) with the x1 coordinate is active.
LMC on the x1 field and enter: Defines the x1 coordinate.

10,00
Accepts the grid definition and inserts the grid in the

graphical viewer (compare the appearance of the grid with
further drawings).
NOTE: If the grid is not displayed on the screen, it should
be checked if it has been activated. There should be the
symbol next to the grid name CAG in the tree of the Grids
dialog box.

3.2.3. Definition of Walls

The option allows definition of walls in a structure model.
(Wall - the Objects toolbar)
(Drag - the Edit - Modes toolbar) Selects the option that allows defining objects as a chain -
polyline.
(Snap cursor to grid nodes – the Selects the option that allows snapping the cursor to the
Snap toolbar) grid nodes. NOTE: The option may already be switched on
by default.
LMC on the grid nodes with the Defines a chain of walls.

following coordinates:
{5,0 4,0} ; {15,0 4,0} ; {15,0 13,0} ;
{5,0 13,0} ; {5,0 4,0} ; {2,0 4,0} ;
{2,0 1,0} ; {6,0 1,0} ; {6,0 4,0} ;
Esc Finishes defining a chain of walls.
LMC on the grid nodes with the Defines another chain of walls.
{5,0 13,0} ; {2,0 13,0} ; {2,0 16,0} ;
{6,0 16,0} ; {6,0 13,0}
LMC on the grid nodes with the Defines the next chain of walls.
{9,0 13,0} ; {9,0 7,0} ; {11,0 7,0} ;
{11,0 13,0}
(Drag - the Edit - Modes toolbar) Deselects the option that allows defining objects as a chain
- polyline.
(Partition Wall - the Objects The option allows definition of partition walls in a structure
toolbar) model.
LMC on the grid nodes with the Defines partition walls.

{8,0 4,0} ; {8,0 13,0}
{5,0 7,0} ; {8,0 7,0}
{5,0 10,0} ; {13,0 10,0}
(RMC / Select).
With the Ctrl key pressed down, Selects objects. The selected walls will be highlighted in
LMC select the walls marked with a blue.
blue color in the drawing below
(Vertical Mirror - the Edit toolbar) Selects the option – mirror reflection with respect to the
axis.

LMC on any point on the axis A, e.g. Indicates the axis (point) with respect to which the selected
{10,0 10,0} walls will be mirrored (the created walls are marked with a
dashed line in the drawing below).
3.2.4. Definition of Beams
(Beam - the Objects toolbar) The option allows definition of beams in a structure model.
(Drag - the Edit - Modes toolbar) Selects the option that allows defining objects as a chain -
polyline.
LMC on the grid nodes with the Defines a chain of beams.
{3,0 13,0} ; {1,0 10,0} ; {1,0 7,0} ;
{3,0 4,0} ;
Esc Finishes defining a chain of beams.
(RMC / Select).
LMC on any point in the graphical Turns off element selection.

viewer
With the Ctrl key pressed down, Selects objects. The selected beams will be highlighted in
LMC select the defined chain of blue.
beams
(Group - the Edit toolbar) The option allows grouping selected elements of a structure
model.
Yes Accepts deletion of releases within a multi-span beam.

(Beam - the Objects toolbar) The option allows definition of beams in a structure model.
(Drag - the Edit - Modes toolbar) Deselects the option that allows defining objects as a chain
- polyline.
LMC on the grid nodes with the Defines beams.

{1,0 7,0} ; {5,0 7,0}
{1,0 10,0} ; {5,0 10,0}
{6,0 16,0} ; {14,0 16,0}
{6,0 1,0} ; {14,0 1,0}
(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option that allows selection of elements.
(RMC / Select).
With the Ctrl key pressed down, Selects objects. The selected beams will be highlighted in
LMC select the defined beams blue.
marked with a blue color in the
drawing below
(Vertical Mirror - the Edit toolbar) The option allows mirroring elements of a structure model.
{10,0 10,0} beams (marked with a dashed line in the drawing below)
will be mirrored.

3.2.5. Definition of Columns

The option allows definition of columns in a structure model.
LMC on the grid nodes with the Defines columns.

{9,0 16,0} ; {1,0 10,0} ; {1,0 7,0} ;
{8,0 1,0} ; {10,0 1,0}
Space Opens the Display dialog box.

(RMC / Display).
LMC on the Columns field ( The option allows displaying the name of columns in the
displays) graphical viewer.
Closes the Display dialog box.
(RMC / Select).

viewer
LMC in the graphical viewer – Selects objects. The selected column C0_4 will be
indicate the column named C0_4 highlighted in blue.

(RMC / Properties).
LMC on the Properties tab in the Changes the active tab in the Object Properties dialog
opened Object Properties dialog box.
box
LMC on the Material field and select: Changes the material type.
Pine
Enter Accepts the change of material and closes the Object

Properties dialog box.
With the Ctrl key pressed down, Selects objects. The selected columns will be highlighted in
LMC select the defined columns: blue.
C0_1; C0_2; C0_3; C0_4 marked NOTE: It is also possible to select elements by means of
with a blue color in the drawing window selection (pressing down the left mouse button
below (LMC) select a rectangular area) in the following two ways:
- a window defined from left to right (selects elements
positioned entirely inside the window)
- a window defined from right to left (selects elements
positioned inside the window along with all objects that
intersect with the line of the selection window).

(Vertical Mirror - the Edit toolbar) The option allows mirroring elements of a structure model.
{10,0 10,0} columns will be mirrored.
3.2.6. Definition of Spread and Continuous Footings
(Spread Footing - the Objects The option allows definition of spread footings in a structure
toolbar) model.
LMC indicate the grid nodes at Defines spread footings.

which all columns were defined
(Continuous Footing - the The option allows definition of continuous footings in a

Objects toolbar) structure model.
Define continuous footings under all Defines continuous footings.

the walls analogously as in chapter
1.2.2 Definition of Walls (the spread
and continuous footings are
presented in the drawing below)

(RMC / Display).
The option allows switching off display of all objects in a

structure model.
LMC on the fields: The option allows displaying selected objects (continuous
Continuous footings; Spread footings and spread footings) in the graphical viewer.
( displays)

3.2.7. Definition of Windows

(RMC / Display).

structure model.
LMC on the fields: The option allows displaying selected objects in the
Walls; Partition walls; Windows ( graphical viewer.
displays)
LMC on the fields: The option allows switching on display of the name of walls
Columns ( disappears) in the graphical viewer.
Walls ( displays)
(Window - the Objects toolbar) The option allows definition of windows in a structure
model.
Selects the option that allows snapping the cursor to

(Snap cursor to object centers –
centers of objects.
the Snap toolbar)
NOTE: The option may already be switched on by default.
(Snap cursor to grid nodes – the Selects the option that allows snapping the cursor to the
Snap toolbar) grid nodes.

LMC one by one on the following Defines windows.

points (walls: W0_1, W0_2, W0_4,
W0_6, W0_7, W0_10, W0_11,
W0_14, W0_17, W0_18, W0_21,
W0_22) at which windows presented
in the drawing below are defined
(According to object – the The option allowing a change of the coordinate system.
Coordinate System toolbar)
LMC on the wall W0_1 Changes the coordinate system according to the wall
(see the drawing above) W0_1.
model.
(RMC / Properties).
LMC on the Position tab in the Add Changes the active tab in the Add object dialog box.
object dialog box
LMC on the field with the x (m) Defines the value of the “x” coordinate of a defined window
coordinate and enter: 3,8 in the wall W0_1.
(the icon in the top right corner The option that allows performing a number of edit
of the Add object dialog box) operations without closing the dialog box.
Enter Inserts a defined window in the selected wall.

(see the drawing below) W0_3.
model.
model.
Analogously as for the wall W0_4, Defines windows.

define windows in the wall W0_2

Drawing 1.2.7
(the icon in the top right corner of Closes the Add object dialog box.
the Add object dialog box)
(RMC / Select).
LMC on the window defined in the Selects objects. The selected window will be highlighted in
wall W0_14 (see the drawing above) blue.

(RMC / Properties).
LMC on the Properties tab in the Changes the tab in the Object Properties dialog box.
opened Object Properties dialog
box
(the icon on the Properties tab, Opens the Section Database dialog box.
next to the Section option)
(Add) Adds a new window section.
In the field: Defines window dimensions.

I enter the value 160
h enter the value 100
LMC in the Type field on the Window Defines a rectangular opening type.
option ( displays)
Creates a new section and closes the Section Database

dialog box.
LMC on the Position tab in the Changes the active tab in the Object Properties dialog
box

LMC on the field with the z[m] Changes the height (the z coordinate) of the selected
coordinate and enter: window.
2,10
Enter Modifies a selected window.
(the icon in the top right corner of Closes the Object Properties dialog box.
the Object Properties dialog box)
3.2.8. Definition of Doors

(RMC / Display).
Windows ( disappears) graphical viewer.
Doors ( displays)
LMC on the field: The option allows switching on display of names of partition
Partition walls ( displays) walls in the graphical viewer.
The option allows definition of doors in a structure model.

(Doors - the Objects toolbar)
LMC one by one on the following Defines doors.

points (walls: W0_1, W0_3, W0_8,
W0_12, W0_19, W0_23, PW0_1,
PW0_4) at which doors presented in
the drawing below are defined

LMC on the partition wall: PW0_1 Changes the coordinate system according to the wall
(see the drawing below) PW0_1.

Opens the Add object dialog box.

(RMC / Properties).
LMC on the Position tab in the Add Changes the active tab in the Add object dialog box.
object dialog box
LMC on the field with the x (m) Defines the value of the “x” coordinate of the door defined
coordinate and enter: 1,5 in the wall PW0_1.
Enter Inserts the defined door in the selected wall.
LMC on the field with the x (m) Defines a value of the “x” coordinate of the door defined in
coordinate and enter: 7,5 the wall PW0_1.
Enter Inserts the defined door in the selected wall.
Analogously, define a door in the Defines doors.

partition wall: PW0_4
LMC on the wall: W0_13 Changes the coordinate system according to the wall

LMC on the field with the x (m) Defines a value of the “x” coordinate of the door defined in
coordinate and enter: 4,5 the wall W0_13.
(see the drawing below) NOTE: If the coordinate system is defined on the other side
of the wall, then the value of the coordinate x =1.5 should
be defined.
Enter Inserts the door defined in the selected wall.
Analogously, define a door in the Defines doors.

wall: W0_15
(the icon in the top right corner The option used to restore automatic closing of the dialog
of the Add object dialog box) box.
Enter Closes the Add object dialog box.

(RMC / Select).
With the Ctrl key pressed down, Selects objects. The selected doors will be highlighted in
LMC on doors defined in the blue.
following walls: W0_3, W0_13,
W0_15

(RMC / Properties).
LMC on the Properties tab, and next, Changes the tab in the Object Properties dialog box and
from the Section list select: changes the door section.
O110*210
Enter Accepts the change of a door section and closes the

Object Properties dialog box.
(Define coordinate system – the The option allowing definition of the coordinate system.

Inserts a coordinate system and closes the Coordinate

System dialog box.
3.2.9. Definition of Slabs

Edit / Default Values / Options Opens the Default Options dialog box.
In the Slab field select the slab Changes the slab support method.
support method - fixed denoted by
the symbol:
Closes the Default Options dialog box.

(RMC / Display).
Doors ( disappears); graphical viewer.
Beams; Slabs; Floor cuts/openings
( displays)
LMC on the fields: The option allows switching off display of names of partition
Walls; Partition walls walls in the graphical viewer.
( disappears)
(Slab - the Objects toolbar) The option allows definition of slabs in a structure model.
(Snap cursor to grid nodes - the Selects the option that allows snapping the cursor to the
Snap toolbar) grid nodes.
LMC one by one on the following Defines first slab.

points:
1; 2 ; 3 ; 4 ; 1 (see the drawing
below)

LMC one by one on the following Defines the next slab.

points:
1; 5 ; 6 ; 7 ; 8 ; 2 ; 1
(see the drawing above)
LMC one by one on the following Defines the next slab.

points:
4; 9 ; 10 ; 11 ; 12 ; 3 ; 4
(Add Specially - the Objects Activates the special definition mode for slabs.
toolbar)
LMC inside the rooms: Defines next slabs.

a;b;c;d;e;f NOTE: The model with defined slabs is presented in the
(see the drawing above) drawing below.
Turns off the special definition mode for slabs.

(Add Specially - the Objects toolbar)
LMC one by one on the following Definition of a slab (staircase landing).

points:
13 ; 14 ; 15 ; 16 ; 13
(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option that allows selection of elements.
(RMC / Select).
LMC on the last-defined slab Selects objects. The selected slab will be highlighted in
(landing) blue.

(RMC / Properties).

box
LMC on the field with the z[m] Changes the height (z coordinate) of the selected slab.
coordinate of 1st and 2nd point of
the slab and enter:
1,50
(the remaining coordinates will be
modified automatically)
Enter Accepts the change of the slab height and closes the
Object Properties dialog box.
The option allows cutting out an opening in the defined

(Floor Cut/Opening - the
slab.
Objects toolbar)
LMC on the grid nodes with the Defines a floor cut/opening.

{9,0 8,0} ; {11,0 8,0} ; {11,0 10,0} ;
{9,0 10,0} ; {9,0 8,0}

3.2.10. Definition of Stairs

(RMC / Display).
Beams; Slabs ( disappears) graphical viewer.
Stairs ( displays)
(Stairs - the Objects toolbar) The option allows definition of stairs in a structure model.
LMC one by one on the following Defines first flight of stairs.

points:
1;2;3;4;1
LMC one by one on the following Defines second flight of stairs.

points:
3;4;5;6;3
(RMC / Select).
LMC on first flight of stairs (defined Selects objects. The selected flight of stairs will be
by points 1,2,3,4) highlighted in blue.

(RMC / Properties).

box
LMC on the field with the z[m] Changes the height (z coordinate) of the selected flight of
coordinate of 2nd point of stairs and stairs.
enter:
1,50
(the coordinate of 3rd point will
Enter Accepts the change in height of the flight of stairs and

closes the Object Properties dialog box.

(RMC / Display).
The option allows switching on display of all objects in a

structure model.
LMC on the fields: Selected objects will not be displayed in the graphical
Continuous footings; Spread viewer.
footings; Rooms ( disappears)
From the View menu select the Changes the element display type.
Architectural option NOTE: The option is also available through the key shortcut
(see the drawing below) F10.

3.2.11. Copying stories

Structural option NOTE: The option is also available through the key shortcut
F9.
From the Story menu select the Opens the Copy current story dialog box.
Copy option
In the to: field enter the value: 2 Specifies a number and position of copied stories.
Closes the Copy current story dialog box.
With the Ctrl key pressed down, Deletes selected elements of the last story.
LMC select, and next, using the NOTE: It is also possible to select elements by means of
Delete button, delete one by one window selection (pressing down the left mouse button
elements of the last story so that (LMC) select a rectangular area) in the following two ways:
only the objects presented in the - a window defined from left to right (selects elements
drawing below remain positioned entirely inside the window)
- a window defined from right to left (selects elements
positioned inside the window along with all objects that
intersect with the line of the selection window).

(RMC / Display).

structure model.
(3D (Whole Building) - the 3D The option that allows 3D display of a whole building.
View toolbar)

(Model with Rendering - the 3D The option that allows display of a model with rendering.
View toolbar)
Architectural option NOTE: The option is also available through the key shortcut
(compare with the drawing in the F10.
introduction to the example)
3.3. Definition of Loads

F9.
(Default Loads - the Loads Opens the Default Loads dialog box for definition of load
toolbar) parameters.
LMC on the tree option called LIVE / Selects the load group – Live. The background of the active
Live in the left panel of the Default load type fills with a navy blue color.
Loads dialog box
LMC on the Planar field in the right Assigns a default value for planar loads 5,0 [kPa] to the
panel of the Default Loads dialog Live group.
box an enter:
5,0
(Add) Adds a new load group with a default name Live(1). The
background of the active load type fills with a navy blue
color.
LMC on the Planar field in the right Assigns a default value for planar loads 3,0 [kPa] to the
panel of the Default Loads dialog Live(1) group.
box an enter:
3,0
LMC on the tree option called WIND Selects the load group – WIND. The background of the
in the left panel of the Default Loads active load type fills with a navy blue color.
dialog box

Saves the defined default loads and closes the Default

Loads dialog box.
LMC - from the Story no. list on the Changes the current story.
Story toolbar select: 0
(Planar Load - the Loads The option allows definition of planar loads in a structure
toolbar) model.
LMC - from the Load nature list on Changes the current load group.
the Loads toolbar select the
following group: Live
LMC indicate one by one the floor Defines groups of loads on the selected floor slabs.
slabs marked in the drawing below

LMC - from the list on the Loads Changes the current load group.
toolbar select the following group:
Live(1)
(Add - the Loads toolbar) The option allows manual combination of load patterns.
Opens the Add Load Pattern dialog box.
(RMC / Select).
With the Ctrl key pressed down, Defines a load pattern.

LMC select - in the graphical viewer NOTE: Slabs in the drawings below are highlighted only for
- one by one the load symbol defined better visualization.
on slabs marked in the drawing
below (after being clicked, the load
symbol will be highlighted)

Adds a defined load pattern.

viewer
Define analogously the load patterns Defines next load patterns.

presented in the drawings below
Closes the Add Load Pattern dialog box.

viewer
(Planar Load - the Loads The option allows definition of planar loads in a structure
toolbar) model.

LMC - from the list on the Loads Changes the current load group.
toolbar select the following group:
Live
LMC on the slab marked in the Defines a load on the selected floor slab.
drawing below
(Add - the Loads toolbar) The option allows manual combination of load patterns.
Opens the Add Load Pattern dialog box.
(RMC / Select).
Analogously to definition of load Defines next load patterns.

patterns on story 0, define the load
patterns presented in the drawings
below

Closes the Add Load Pattern dialog box.

viewer
The option allows display of defined load patterns. Opens

(Display - the Loads toolbar)
the Load Patterns dialog box.
NOTE: Numbers of loads depend on the order they were
defined, therefore, there may appear differences in
numbers of individual load patterns.
LMC one by one on the defined load Displays load patterns in the graphical viewer in the 3D
patterns in the Load Patterns dialog view. Compare to the drawings of load patterns from pages
box 26-28.
NOTE: Load patterns are presented on defined stories:
1-5 on story 0
6-9 on story 1.

Closes the Load Patterns dialog box.
(3D (Whole Building) - the 3D The option that allows 3D display of a whole building.
View toolbar)

viewer
From the top menu select Saves the defined structure model to the Model.geo file.
File / Save As..., and then define the
name:
Model.geo and
NOTE:
Calculations presented below may be performed independently, by means of a method selected by
the user.
3.4. Calculations
3.4.1. Simplified Calculations - Trapezoidal and Triangular
Method
From the top menu File / Open Opens the Open dialog box and next, selects the
select the file: Model.geo file with the defined structure model.
Model.geo and
(Calculations of current story - The option allows performing calculations for the current
the Calculations toolbar) story. Opens the Calculations of current story dialog box
for selection of a method and parameters of calculations.
Selects Trapezoidal and triangular method as in the

drawing below.

Starts calculations of the current story.
(Display Results - the The option that allows presenting results of performed
Calculations toolbar) calculations. Opens the Display dialog box.
NOTE1: The option is also available in the context menu
(RMC / Display / Results).
NOTE2: The structure view will change automatically from
structural to computational. The option allowing the change
of a view is also available through the key shortcut F8.
Select ( , , ) and the remaining parameters as in

the drawing below.
Zooms in the calculation results (values).
Compare the results with the drawing below.

(XY Projection - the 3D View The option that allows presenting a model in the XY plane.
toolbar)
F9.

(RMC / Display).
LMC on the Objects tab in the Changes the active tab in the Display dialog box.

structure model.
Beams; Walls; Slabs; Partition walls graphical viewer.
( displays)
LMC on the field: The option allows displaying names of slabs in the
Slabs ( displays) graphical viewer.
LMC on the Loads tab in the opened Changes the active tab in the Display dialog box.
Display dialog box
LMC on the field: The option allows displaying planar loads in the graphical
Planar ( disappears) viewer.

(RMC / Select).
LMC on the symbol of slab SLO_5 Selects objects. The selected floor slab will be highlighted
marked in blue in the drawing below in blue.

(RMC / Properties).
LMC on the Calculation options tab Changes the active tab in the Object Properties dialog
in the opened Object Properties box.
dialog box
The option allowing definition of the main direction.

(Define main direction
according to an object)
LMC in the graphical viewer – Defines the main direction.

indicate the shorter side of the slab
Analogously, define the main Defines the main direction for selected slabs.
direction for the slab: NOTE: The symbol of the slab main direction will change
SLO_8 (see the drawing below).
Drawing 1.41

(RMC / Display).

LMC on the field: The option allows displaying selected objects in the
Slabs ( disappears) graphical viewer.
LMC on the fields: The option allows displaying the name of columns in the
Slabs ( disappears) graphical viewer.
Beams ( displays)
(RMC / Select).
LMC on beam B0_5 marked in blue Selects objects. The selected beam will be highlighted in
in the drawing below blue.

(RMC / Properties).
dialog box

LMC in the Support column – Deselects beam supports.

deselect beam supports at points 3
and 5 ( disappears)
Enter Closes the Object Properties dialog box.

(RMC / Display).

structure model.
(3D (Current Story) - the 3D The option that allows 3D display of the current story.
View toolbar)
(Calculations of current story - The option allows performing calculations for the current
the Calculations toolbar) story. Opens the Calculations of current story dialog box
for selection of a method and parameters of calculations.
NOTE: Select the method and parameters as in the
previous calculations.
NOTE: Select the parameters as in the previous
calculations.

3.4.2. Simplified Calculations - Simplified FE Method

Model.geo and
(Calculations of Whole Structure The option allows performing calculations for a whole
- the Calculations toolbar) structure.
Selects Simplified FE method as in the drawing below.
Starts calculations for a whole structure.

Select ( , ) and the remaining parameters as in the

drawing below.
Zooms in the calculation results (values).

Select ( ) and the remaining parameters as in the

drawing below.
(XY Projection - the 3D View The option that allows presenting a model in the XY plane.
toolbar)

(RMC / Display).
LMC on the fields: The option allows displaying the name of columns in the
Beams ( displays) graphical viewer.

(RMC / Select).
LMC on beam B1_5 (marked in blue Selects objects. The selected beam will be highlighted in
in the drawing above) blue.

(RMC / Properties).
LMC on the Results tab in the Changes the active tab in the Object Properties dialog
box

(RMC / Display).


structure model.
LMC on the fields: The option allows displaying selected objects (walls) in the
Walls ( displays) graphical viewer.
LMC on the fields: The option allows displaying names of walls in the graphical
Beams ( disappears) viewer.
Walls ( displays)
(RMC / Select).
Pressing down the Ctrl key Selects objects. The selected walls will be highlighted in
LMC one by one on the walls W1_1; blue.
W1_2; W1_3; W1_4 (see the
drawing below)
model.

viewer

Analogously, group walls on story 2

W2_1; W2_2; W2_3; W2_4), and
next, on story 0 (W0_1; W0_2;
W0_3; W0_4)

(RMC / Display).
LMC on the fields: The option allows displaying selected objects (continuous
Walls ( disappears) footings) in the graphical viewer.
Continuous footings ( displays)
LMC on the fields: The option allows displaying names of continuous footings
Walls ( disappears) in the graphical viewer.
Continuous footings ( displays)
(RMC / Select).
Pressing down the Ctrl key Selects objects. The selected walls will be highlighted in
LMC one by one on the continuous blue.
footings CF0_1 ; CF0_2 ; CF0_3 ;
CF0_4
model.


viewer

(RMC / Display).

structure model.
LMC on the fields: The option allows switching off display of names of
Continuous footings continuous footings in the graphical viewer.
( disappears)
NOTE: Select the method and parameters as in the
previous calculations.

3.4.3 Advanced Calculations - Finite Element Method

Model.geo and
(Default Loads - the Loads Opens the Default Loads dialog box for definition of load
toolbar) parameters.
LMC on the tree option called Selects the load group – Seismic. The background of the
SEISMIC in the left panel of the active load type fills with a navy blue color.
Default Loads dialog box
Closes the Default Loads dialog box.
(RMC / Select).
LMC on the slab SL0_8: Selects objects. The selected slab will be highlighted in
(see drawing 1.41) blue.


(RMC / Properties).
dialog box
LMC in the 4th row B0_5 Changes the slab support conditions.
in the column
( displays)
(the icon in the Code parameters Opens the Code Parameters dialog box.
field)
Closes the Code Parameters dialog box.
Selects Finite Element Method as in the drawing below.

Starts calculations for a whole structure.
Calculations / Required Opens the Required Reinforcement of Slabs and Walls

Reinforcement of Slabs and Walls dialog box.
In the opened dialog box LMC – The option allows calculation of reinforcement for selected
activate the Consider selection elements (slab SL0_8).
option ( displays)
Starts calculations of reinforcement for a selected slab.

(RMC / Properties).
box

The options allow presenting a map of required

, (icons in the Object reinforcement. Opens the User-defined Mesh dialog box.
Adopts a default mesh step and closes the User-defined

Mesh dialog box.
LMC on the field marked in green in Opens the User-defined Mesh dialog box.
the drawing below
In the User-defined Mesh dialog Defines a mesh step.

box, in the Mesh step field: select
(enter):
0.5
Closes the User-defined Mesh dialog box.

(Display Results - the The option allows presenting results of performed

Select ( , , ) and the remaining parameters as in

the drawing below.
LMC on the wall SL0_7 Selects objects. The selected wall will be highlighted in
(see drawing 1.2.7) blue.
The option allows presenting reduced forces in selected

(Reduced Forces - the
structure elements. Opens the Reduced Forces dialog
Calculations toolbar)
box.
In the opened Reduced Forces Creates and activates a new section in which reduced
dialog box, double-click LMC on the forces will be presented.
field in the row 5 in the column 2
( displays)
Selects the current selection (wall W0_7) for which reduced

forces will be presented.
Select the remaining parameters as in the drawing below.

Closes the Reduced Forces dialog box.
(Zoom Window - the Zoom The option allows zooming the view of a selected part of the
toolbar) model.
NOTE: If the mouse has the wheel button, then it is possible
to zoom in a structure view by means of the mouse wheel; a
view can be zoomed in ‘to the point’ at which the mouse
cursor is positioned (the mouse cursor is a viewfinder).
LMC select the area so that the Zooms in the wall view with a new section of reduced forces
selected wall is located inside it marked in red in the drawing below.
LMC on the wall W0_7 (see the Selects objects. The selected wall will be highlighted in
drawing on page 11) blue.

(RMC / Properties).
box

NOTE: Values of reduced forces in successive sections are
presented by means of the icons in the Reduced
forces field.

(3D (Whole Building) - the 3D The option allows 3D display of a whole building.
View toolbar)
The option allows restoring the initial view (it adjusts the
(Zoom All - the Zoom toolbar)
current zoom so that the whole structure is shown in the
program viewer).
(Display Results - the The option allows presenting results of performed

(the icon in the top right corner The option allows performing a number of edit operations
of the Display dialog box) without closing the dialog box.

Saves display parameters.
The option allows animating (visualization) of vibration

modes.
NOTE: The remaining vibration modes can be presented
analogously.
Stops the animation and closes the Animation dialog box.
Saves display parameters.
The option allows visualization and animation of structure

deformations.
Stops the animation and closes the Animation dialog box.

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1. EXAMPLE OF USING AUTODESK CONCRETE BUILDING STRUCTURES .............................. 2

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1. EXAMPLE OF USING AUTODESK CONCRETE BUILDING

The following rules will apply in the example below:

• d indicates entering the ‘d’ text,

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1.2. Insertion of Grids and Structure Axes; Definition

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LMC on the Apply button Confirms definition of the grid.

LMC on the Apply button Confirms definition of the grid.

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LMC on the Apply button Confirms definition of the grid.

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In the Step field contained in the Defines the grid step.

LMC on the Apply button Confirms definition of the grid

In the Initial angle field enter the

In the Step field (Radial direction Defines the grid step.

LMC on the Apply button Confirms definition of the grid

(Add) Adds a new axis group named by default AG(1).

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LMC on the Apply button Confirms definition of the grid.

(Add) Adds a new straight axis.

LMC on the Apply button Confirms definition of the grid.

(Add) Adds a new straight axis.

(Add) Adds a new axis group named by default AG(2).

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(Add) Adds a new straight axis in the AG(2) group.

(Add) Adds a new straight axis.

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LMC on the Apply button Confirms the definition.

LMC on the Apply button Confirms the definition.

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(Add) Adds a new rectangular section.

In the b field enter the value 40.0 Defines section dimensions.

(Add) Adds a new rectangular section.

In the b field enter the value 40.0 Defines section dimensions.

(Add) Adds a new section for walls or slabs.

(Add) Adds a new section for walls or slabs.

(Add) Adds a new section for walls or slabs.

(Add) Adds a new rectangular opening.

In the l field enter the value 150.0 Defines opening dimensions.

(Add) Adds a new rectangular opening.

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1.3. Model Generation

Selects the option of column insertion.

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LMC on the point of the following Defines columns.

(Select - the Objects toolbar) Selects the option of element selection.

Opens the object properties dialog box.

LMC on the Position tab Changes the active tab.

Enter Accepts changes. Closes the dialog box.

(Copy - the Standard toolbar) Copies selected elements.

(Paste - the Standard toolbar) Pastes elements from the Clipboard.

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(Paste - the Standard toolbar) Pastes elements from the Clipboard.

(Paste - the Standard toolbar) Pastes elements from the Clipboard.

LMC anywhere in the graphical Unselects elements.

Selects the option allowing insertion of columns.

LMC on three successive grid nodes Defines next columns.

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Holding the Ctrl key pressed – LMC Selects objects.

Opens the dialog box with object properties. NOTE: The