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Simply supported distribution slab at ground floor supported on linear supports

skellyRSA2023 — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:53:40 GMT

Hi, is there a way of modelling a simply supported slab as a load distribution element only at ground floor level supported on a linear line support? I.e. not an FE meshed out slab just a load distribution element so as i can obtain the linear line loads from the slab at the ground supports? Its seems to work when you use a load takedown one-way slab (without stiffening) onto a beam however not onto a linear support? Has anyone worked out a way to do this. As i am just looking to obtain the lines loads on the foundation plinth from suspended ground slabs. Any comments or advice would be appreciated.

Re: Simply supported distribution slab at ground floor supported on linear supports

Rafacascudo — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:11:18 GMT

If it is a cladding or a non meshed panel ,Robot will use the simplified method for distributing the loads and then , you have always discharge this load on structural objects like bars , or meshed walls or slabs. The best You can do is use fake beams on the slab edges

Re: Simply supported distribution slab at ground floor supported on linear supports

skellyRSA2023 — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:15:13 GMT

Thanks Rafael. Yes I have generally come to this conclusion, or just mesh the slab out as a one way distributed slab etc. thanks for your help.