Reinforced Concrete Podium and Separate Structures

[Anonymous]

Good morning,

I have tried to model an RC structure up to first floor level. Above this level shall be a lightweight steel frame with columns supported on the slab and walls. I have input the columns, However RSA returns 'separate structure ' warning.

Is there a modelling method I could incorporate to remove warning?

Thanks

[Rafal.Gaweda]

File please.

[Anonymous]

Rafal,

Please find attached link to model.

Many thanks

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1l8dsp1adly6ja6/First%20Mezz%20Only%20-%20Copy.zip?dl=0

[Rafal.Gaweda · Accepted solution]

Remesh all panels.
Columns are not connected to slabs meshes

[Anonymous]

Hello Rafal,

I did re-mesh however still returning same message?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

I have done a few hand checks for the concrete self weight, however the two storey RC wall panel refs 13 and 61 do not appear to be decomposing self weight reactions to support and are lighter than expected.

If you could advise, that'd be great!

Cheers

[Rafacascudo · Accepted solution]

in the file that you sent.

Click on geometry/stories/filter story . All "inactive" (light blue unselectable bars and panels) shall appear and become "active". Remesh ALL the panels . Run the model.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Rafacascudo,

Thanks! Worked perfectly, however the base reactions to Panel 13 are still a lot lighter than expected?

Cheers