SAFE

Ever since it first appeared in the global market, SAFE is considered the state-of-the-art in the analysis and design of slabs, mat slabs and surface foundation in general. By using finite elements, it offers unsurpassed accuracy and versatility compared with the traditional analysis methods or similar programs that model slabs through linear beam elements. Traditional methods are either too painful or too long when it comes to simple slab systems or simply cannot apply to complex slab geometry or load pattern. On the other hand, general FE programs can handle complex models but tend to be slow, hard-to-use and produce results that require processing before they can be used by an engineer.

Applications

• Analysis and design of slabs and base mats of random geometry
• FE analysis results simply presented in strips
• Reinforcement design according to Eurocode 2, American and international codes
• Detail reinforcement drawings conforming to ACI Specifications

Advantages

Modelling capabilities

SAFE is created especially for slabs. They can be of random geometry, orthogonal or skewed, with openings and any load pattern. Because SAFE is aimed at the practicing engineer who designs RC slabs, data input and output is easy while results interpretation is effortless.
SAFE can be used for the modeling of:

• Base mats
• Two-way slabs
• Flat slabs
• Flat slabs with drop panels
• Surface foundations and single footings

Analysis features

SAFE incorporates many powerful analysis features.

• Slabs and Foundations Modeled with Area Objects
• Beams Drawn as Members – Automatically Meshed into Elements
• Orthotropic Bending
• Thin Plate Behavior for Suspended Slabs
• Thick Plate Foundations with Shear Deformation
• Beams with Flexural, Shear and Torsional Deformations
• Column, Wall or Soil Supports
• Applied Loads & Moments
• Thickness Variations, Drop Panels and Openings
• Stiffness Effects of Walls
• Automated Cracked Property Calculations
• Nonlinear No-Tension Soil Model
• Slab Discontinuities Due to Construction Joints or Elevation Changes
• Automatic Meshing with Fast Equation Solvers
• Multiple Load Cases
• Area, Line and Point Loading Anywhere on the Slab

Cracked Slabs

• Direction Specific Thicknesses to Account for Reduced Sections
• Automatic Reanalysis for Cracked Condition
• Cracked Properties Based on Reinforcing Design

Foundation uplift

• Nonlinear No-Tension Soil Model for Uplift
• Variations in Soil Modulus of Subgrade Reaction
• Model May Include Both Design and Analysis Load Combinations
• Overturning Analysis for Footings and Mats

Load schemes

A vast variety of gravity loads can be applied to the model. Additionally, the user can apply point and uniformly distributed line/area forces and moments.

Design

SAFE can perform design of the slabs according to ACI, CSA, EC2, BS, IS and NZS

Available versions 

SAFE supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista and can be used for the analysis and design of RC slabs, flat slabs, base mats and surface foundations

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