Summary
Selecting the number of strengthening zones allows PROFIS Engineering to divide the concrete member into separate regions where post‑installed strengthening elements can be defined independently. This ensures that spacing, installation direction, and layout can be tailored to the actual shear demand distribution along the member.
Prerequisites
Make sure you:
- Are logged in to your PROFIS Engineering account
- Have opened the Shear strengthening module
If needed, refer to the article How to access the Shear strengthening module in PROFIS Engineering.
Step-by-step instructions
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Open the Base material tab
In your Shear strengthening design workspace, navigate to the Base material tab on the left-hand side of the screen. -
Enter Number of zones
Go to Zones.
Here you can select the Number of zones from the dropdown list. -
Enter length of zone
Enter the length for each zone.
You can choose to lock the length value by clicking on the lock icon next to the length.
Tip
Choose the number of zones based on the structural layout and varying shear demand along the element. For example, use multiple zones when support regions and spans require different strengthening configurations.