In this video, we'll explore the design of reinforced concrete (RC) retaining walls using Autodesk Robot. We'll compare different methods for designing RC retaining walls and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
We'll start by discussing the importance of designing RC retaining walls in the design process and how it can help engineers ensure the stability and safety of structures. We'll then dive into the specifics of creating a structural model for a simplified retaining wall, including how to define the properties of the wall, how to apply loads and boundary conditions, and how to create different sections of the wall.
Finally, we'll discuss the importance of interpreting the results of the analysis and how they can be used to improve the design of the retaining wall. We'll provide practical tips and guidelines for designing RC retaining walls for a given application.
Whether you're a student, a practicing engineer, or simply interested in the behavior of structures, this video will provide you with valuable insights into the design of RC retaining walls using Autodesk Robot and a comparison of different design methods.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:39 Modeling All Walls
4:36 Fixing a Small Thickness Error
5:05 Continuing Modeling all Walls
8:30 Forces
11:30 How Robot Calculates Earth Pressure
16:00 Soil above Heel
17:28 Our Plan
21:02 First Wall (Robot Dimensions)
26:39 Results and Modifications
32:11 Second Wall (Braja/Khanye Dimensions)
33:42 Problem Solving I
34:19 Results
35:05 Third Wall (Nii Sarpei Dimensions)
36:21 Problem Solving II
36:21 Results
37:13 Comparisons
39:21 A quick glimpse of Elastic Foundation
44:32 Outro
