Summary
Defining the correct base material temperature ensures that PROFIS Engineering applies the appropriate short term and long term temperature conditions, allowing for accurate rebar performance calculations.
Prerequisites
Make sure you are logged in to your PROFIS Engineering account and have opened the Post-installed rebar module. If you need help accessing the module, click here for step‑by‑step instructions.
Step-by-step instructions
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Open the Concrete member tab
In your Post-installed rebar design workspace, open the Concrete member tab on the left-hand side of the screen. -
Define Temperature
Navigate to Temperature. Here you can type in the temperature values for short and long term temperatures or use the “+ / –” controls to increase or decrease them.
Under Installation, select the suitable installation temperature from the dropdown menu.Note:
- Short term temperature represents the highest temperature the concrete may experience for brief periods.
- Long term temperature represents the typical, sustained temperature condition of the concrete over time, such as seasonal averages or consistently heated / cooled environments.
Tip
Define both temperature ranges carefully. These are service temperatures, not the concrete temperature at installation. This ensures your design reflects expected service-life conditions accurately by using corresponding bond strength values for the post-installed rebar in the design.