How to define supplementary reinforcement in Facade module

Summary

Defining supplementary reinforcement lets PROFIS Engineering include extra reinforcement near the fastening, improving concrete performance under shear and tension. These settings affect failure-mode assumptions, resistance checks, and load transfer, ensuring the design matches the actual reinforcement in the concrete.

Prerequisites

Make sure you:

Are logged in to your PROFIS Engineering account
Have opened the Facade module
Have selected the Application type and Fastening technology

If needed, refer to the article How to access the Facade module in PROFIS Engineering .

Step‑by‑step instructions

Open the Supplementary reinforcement section
In the Facade design workspace, navigate to Concrete reinforcement tab on the left-hand side of the screen.
Open the Supplementary reinforcement section
Expand the Supplementary reinforcement section.
Define Edge reinforcement
Under Edge reinforcement, select the option that best represents the reinforcement near the concrete edge:
- None or < no. 4 bar
  - Select when no significant edge reinforcement is present, or bars are smaller than no. 4.
- ≥ no. 4 bar
  - Select when reinforcement bars of size no. 4 or larger are present near the edge.
- ≥ no. 4 bar with stirrups
  - Select when no. 4 or larger bars are present together with stirrups providing additional confinement.
Define Reinforcement shear condition
Under Reinforcement shear condition, choose one of the following:
- Condition A Shear
- Condition B Shear
This setting defines how reinforcement contributes to shear resistance according to the applicable design provisions.
Define Reinforcement tension condition
Under Reinforcement tension condition, select:
1. Tension present – When tensile reinforcement crosses the potential failure surface.
2. Tension not present – When there is no reinforcement contributing to tension resistance.
This affects how PROFIS Engineering evaluates tension‑related failure modes.