Introduction to the Masonry Wall Design Module
The Masonry Wall Design module in PROKON provides engineers with a powerful tool for verifying the structural resistance of unreinforced masonry walls under different loading conditions. The module is designed to simplify compliance with major masonry design codes while offering flexibility in modelling various wall configurations and support conditions. Code of practice support is currently […]
Class 4 Members in Compression — Explained
Introduction When designing steel members in compression, engineers must consider both the global behaviour of the member (e.g., column buckling) and the local behaviour of individual plate elements (e.g., flange or web buckling). Many standard hot-rolled or built-up sections contain slender elements that may buckle locally before the steel reaches its yield stress. When this […]
Shear Calculation: Required vs Entered Reinforcement in Prokon Pad Footing Design (Base Module)
In the design of concrete pad footings, Prokon’s Base module uses two different reinforcement sets during analysis. Understanding the difference between them is essential for achieving accurate and constructible designs. Required (Theoretical) Reinforcement This is the reinforcement calculated automatically by the program based on: Entered (Provided) Reinforcement This is the reinforcement manually entered by engineer […]