Summary
Selecting the correct load type and design method ensures that PROFIS Engineering applies the appropriate assumptions for load behaviour, design checks, and calculation models. These settings directly influence how loads are interpreted and how anchor forces, failure modes, and design capacities are evaluated.
Prerequisites
Make sure you:
- Are logged in to your PROFIS Engineering account
- Have opened the Anchoring to Concrete module
- Have entered all required design inputs.
If needed, refer to the article How to access the Anchoring to Concrete module in PROFIS Engineering.
Step-by-step instructions
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Go to Loads
In your Anchoring to Concrete design workspace, go to the Loads on the left-hand side of the screen. -
Select the Baseplate design approach
Under Advanced calculation type, choose your preferred design approach from the dropdown menu. -
Select the Load type
Go to Load type and select the desired option.
The Static load option is enabled by default.
Choose between Design loads and Characteristic loads.
Select Design working life from dropdown menu.When seismic, fatigue or fire options are selected, additional information need to be provided.
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Define Seismic (if applicable)
Go to Load type and select the seismic design option.PROFIS defaults to a seismic design type based on your country. You can select a different option if needed. In the pop-up window, click OK.
In the next pop-up window, enter the loads and click Save.
Select the suitable seismic design category and Seismic design type.
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Define Fatigue (if applicable)
Go to Load type and select the Fatigue design option.
Enter the Number of load cycles. -
Define Fire (if applicable)
Go to Load type and select Fire option.
Select the Fire resistance duration from the dropdown menu.
Define the Fire exposure. -
Select the design method
Go to the Design method selection and select the desired option from the dropdown menu.
Enable the guideline only option to restrict design according to ETAG or EN guidelines only.
Select the stand-off design method from dropdown menu.
Tip
Click the information (i) button located near the feature you are considering for detailed guidance. For example, information (i) on the baseplate design approach.