Summary
The load combination table in the Shear Strengthening module allows you to define shear forces acting on the strengthened concrete member. These loads can be assigned per section (zone), enabling PROFIS Engineering to verify shear demand and calculate the required post‑installed reinforcement layout for each strengthening zone accurately.
Prerequisites
Make sure you:
- Are logged in to your PROFIS Engineering account
- Have opened the Shear strengthening module
- Input all your design requirements and defined the strengthening zones
If needed, refer to the article How to access the Shear strengthening module in PROFIS Engineering.
Step-by-step instructions
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Select load type
In your Shear strengthening design workspace, go to the Loads /calculation type on the left-hand side of the screen.
Select the Load type. -
Go to the load combination panel
In your Shear strengthening design workspace, navigate to the Load Combination panel located at the bottom of the screen. -
Input loads
Depending on the selected load type, enter values under:- Static load
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Shear force per section or zonal width
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- Fatigue load
- Maximum shear force
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Fatigue shear variation
- Static load
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Modify an existing load combination
- Click directly inside any value field (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, etc.)
- Update the load using direct input or overwrite the value
Changes take effect immediately and update the design checks.
Tip
Defining zone‑specific loads improves design accuracy and prevents over‑ or under‑strengthening.