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Reinforced concrete design to NZS 3101 (New Zealand).

For New Zealand projects, Volex Anvil designs RC beams to NZS 3101.1:2006 using the rectangular stress block: the required tension reinforcement Ast for the design moment, the shear design and the strength-reduction factor φ, each referenced to its NZS 3101 section.

The stress-block parameters and φ factors follow NZS 3101.1:2006, so the required Ast matches New Zealand textbook and Cement & Concrete Association worked examples.

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RC beam flexure — required tension steel Ast NZS 3101.1:2006 Section 7 — rectangular stress block
QuantityPublishedVolex AnvilError
Required steel Ast (example 1)1148 mm²1148 mm²0.00%
Required steel Ast (example 2)1523 mm²1523 mm²0.00%
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Frequently asked

Is it suitable for seismic design?
The flexural and shear design follow NZS 3101; capacity-design and ductility detailing for seismic actions should be applied per the seismic provisions.
Which stress block?
The rectangular stress block of NZS 3101.1:2006 §7 with the α1 and β1 parameters for the concrete strength.
Is it validated?
The required tension steel is checked against NZS 3101.1:2006 — within 0.00%.
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