Egcobox Software Manuel Version Max Frank GmbH & Co. KG

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1 Egcobox Software Manuel Version Max Frank GmbH & Co. KG

2 Egcobox Software Contents Page Contents 3-4 Overview 5-13 Example calculation type 1: cantilever balcony Language and standard 16 Contact addresses Other types of balconies 17 Type 2: Recessed loggia/veranda balcony 18 Type 3: Internal corner cantilever balcony 19 Type 4: External corner cantilever balcony 20 Type 5: Column supported balcony 21 Type 6: Beam supported balcony 22 Input slab thickness and internal forces (without calculation) 23 Further possibilities for insulated connections (without calculation) Project administration Open/save project 26 Save project 27 Open project Download 32 System requirements Installation /de-installation Installation De-installation Update/important keyboard shortcuts 41 Update 42 Important keyboard shortcuts 2

3 Egcobox Software Overview The Egcobox Software provides the architect and the construction engineer with the design and dimensioning of the thermal insulated cantilever connection system Egcobox. The user has the possibility to calculate the following types of balconies and load cases: Type 1: cantilever balcony Type 2: recessed loggia / veranda balcony Type 3: internal corner cantilever balcony Type 4: external corner cantilever balcony Type 5: column supported balcony Type 6: beam supported balcony The program provides the user with a set of preset loads: Dead Loads resulting from dead weight of concrete (which is automatically generated by the slab thickness and by the entered specific weight for reinforced concrete), Dead Load ΔG from covering according to own specifications, Live load for the entire area, Line load (e.g. from facing brickwork) parallel to the insulation joint with free selectable distance, Surrounding line load from handrail and balustrade elements respectively as well as Surrounding horizontal line load as horizontal load (impact load). All stresses are entered as characteristic loads (without safety factors). The safety factors are preset in the program and can be altered manually by the user, if necessary. From the sum of the load cases the maximum internal forces (moment and/or shear force at the bearing line of the cantilever slab) are determined and an appropriate Egcobox is selected, which covers the internal forces. The program is restricted to the dimensioning of the Egcobox connections. With the assistance of the project administration several dimensioning situations can be saved into one project file. These files can be opened later and altered if necessary. The system induces, dependent from the bearing situation, if so deflections of the cantilever slab. The hence resulting banking of cantilever can be determined in compliance with the technical brochure of the Egcobox. For the determination of the internal forces the Finite-Elements-Method (FEM) is used. The forces are mapped realistically by using spring bearings. For receiving the most accurate result, a grid of approximately 10 x 10 cm is used. This element size is adapted depending on the selected slab geometry. Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 3 on normal working hours

4 Egcobox Software Overview After the program start the following screen is displayed with the groups 1-6: Fig. 1: Working screen Egcobox Software Choice of different standard geometries Input of project data, balcony measurements and loads Selection of different languages and standards Display of the ground floor plan (including key plan of the Egcobox connections) and sectional drawing Output of internal forces Display of the results on the screen and as a printable structural analysis 4

5 Egcobox Software Example calculation Type 1 Cantilevered balcony By means of the further shown example calculation all features and settings are explained step by step: Fig. 2: Tab Project In the tab Project there is the possibility to calculate project based or project independent. For a project based calculation more information can be found in the appropriate chapter. It is also possible to start directly by calculating project independent. In the Project tab there is room for inserting a project number, a brief description and detailed remarks. Moreover the user can state, whether he has several equal balconies. These data can be found later in the structural analysis, which can be printed out. By clicking the button Company address the user will access the input of the company address and logo. These details will be print as a header on the structural analysis calculations. Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 5 on normal working hours

6 Egcobox Software Example calculation Type 1 Cantilevered balcony Fig. 3: Form Company Address In the form Company address the name of the company (engineering office respectively) can be entered. Additionally a company logo can be included as a graphic. Furthermore the position where the company logo will be displayed (left or right) can be decided. If no position is checked, no company logo will be displayed. Author means the name of the responsible contributor. In addition there is the option for hiding the printing date. Otherwise the current date will be used. By clicking OK these data will be saved. There is no need for re-entering in future. 6

7 Egcobox Software Example calculation Type 1 Cantilevered balcony Fig. 4: Tab General In the tab General the user can choose between four different insulation thicknesses (60, 80, 100 and 120 mm). Furthermore it can be selected between different materials of insulation, concrete cover and the concrete strength class. New Insulations: Foam glass and Polystyrene Due to its excellent insulating properties Polystyrene is selected by default. The old insulation Polystyrene (0.035) has been deleted. The Egcobox is also available in the fire protection class R90 (fire resistant). It is important, that the other constructional elements are also fulfilling R90. Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 7 on normal working hours

8 Egcobox Software Example calculation Type 1 Cantilevered balcony Fig. 5: Tab System Under System the slab thickness h i, the slab thickness h a and the height of Egcobox h e can be selected. The height of Egcobox is the decisive height for the choice of the Egcobox connectors. Dependent from the selected type of balcony, the geometry of the balcony can be put in (see also other types of balconies). In Version 2.0 of the Egcobox Software it is possible to select a discontinuous line of support. For example the value for the slab length l x1 is changed to 3.00 m. The graphic is adapted automatically. 8

9 Egcobox Software Example calculation Type 1 Cantilevered balcony Fig. 6: Tab Stress In the tab Stress the assumption of loads can be entered. There is a differentiation between dead loads and live loads. Please note that the impacts have to be inserted as characteristic values (without safety factor). The safety factors depend on the selected standard and can be changed by clicking the button variables (for further information see later in this example). Under dead loads, the dead weight of concrete (calculated automatically), the covering, the balustrade load (surrounding) and a line load can be determined. By clicking the info-button information about the distance of the line load (see next page) will be shown. Under live loads values for the live load, the horizontal load (impact load) of the handrail and the height of the handrail can be entered. Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 9 on normal working hours

10 Egcobox Software Example calculation Type 1 Cantilevered balcony Fig. 7: Information about the Distance of the Line Load The distance a of the line load refers to the leading edge of the dam embankment as shown in figure 7. The insulation thickness f, as well as the reference axis t (see later), are included automatically. The information window can be closed by clicking the image or by pressing any key. 10

11 Egcobox Software Example calculation Type 1 Cantilevered balcony Fig. 8: Variables In the variables windows the density of the concrete can be altered as well as the safety factor for dead loads and live loads and the reference axis t. Information about the reference axis can be displayed by clicking the info-button (see next page). Clicking the accept values button saves the displayed values. The button standard values resets all displayed values to their default value (depending on the selected standard). Important hint: The values of the variables are reset to the default values, depending on the standard, every time the program starts. Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 11 on normal working hours

12 Egcobox Software Example calculation Type 1 Cantilevered balcony Fig. 9: Information about the reference axis The Egcobox Software uses internally a so called system length: system length = slab length l x1 + insulation thickness f + reference axis t The reference axis can be altered in the variables window. The insulation thickness can be found in the tab General. This information window can be closed by clicking the image or by pressing any key. 12

13 Egcobox Software Example calculation Type 1 Cantilevered balcony Fig. 10: Calculate After finishing all inputs, the calculation can be started by clicking the calculate button. Alternatively the F12 key can be pressed. Inside the Egcobox Software an FEM grid is generated. When finishing the calculation the fitting Egcoboxes are selected. The determined elements are displayed in the results and in the graphics as a key plan. By clicking the printer symbol (or pressing Ctrl + P on the keyboard) the structural analysis will be displayed. The structural analysis can also be displayed by using the list of Items in the project tab. Important hint: Only the maximum of the moment and the maximum of the shear force for each selected type of element are printed in the structural analysis. Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 13 on normal working hours

14 Egcobox Software Language and standard Language selection Fig. 11: Language selection By clicking the button Language selection, the different languages will be displayed. At present the following languages are available: Czech German English French Italian Dutch Norwegian Polish Russian Slovenian The currently selected language is displayed on the button in parentheses. 14

15 Egcobox Software Language and standard Standard Fig. 12: Standard By clicking the Standards button all countries which are currently available in the Egcobox Software are displayed: Austria Switzerland Czech Republic Germany Italy Norway Netherlands Poland Slovenia Ukraine United Kingdom The currently selected standard is displayed on the button in parentheses. Support hotline on normal working hours

16 Egcobox Software Contact addresses Fig. 13: Contact addresses The contact addresses can be found under Help Contact. By clicking the flag or the appropriate country name, the contact address of the respectively country is displayed. 16

17 Egcobox Software Other types of balconies Type 2: Recessed loggia/veranda balcony Fig. 14: Recessed loggia/veranda balcony The user has to select the recessed loggia / veranda balcony first. Now the user can continue as shown in the example before. The slab length l y2 has to be entered additionally under System. The program does not accomplish load case combinations for line loads and distributed loads! The slab length l y2 is limited to a maximum of 1/3 of the slab length l y1. Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 17 on normal working hours

18 Egcobox Software Other types of balconies Type 3: Internal corner cantilever balcony Fig. 15: Internal corner cantilever balcony After the selection of the internal corner cantilever balcony, the further handling is analogous to the example calculation of the cantilever balcony. 18

19 Egcobox Software Other types of balconies Type 4: External corner cantilever balcony Fig. 16: External corner cantilever balcony For calculating the external corner cantilever balcony, the appropriate button on the left has to be clicked. There are two other slab lengths l x2 and l y2 in the System tab, which can be specified. Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 19 on normal working hours

20 Egcobox Software Other types of balconies Type 5: Column supported balcony Fig. 17: Column supported balcony The column supported balcony has two other parameters: The length l y2 and the distance to the edge l xr. The program does not accomplish load case combinations for line loads and distributed loads! The length l y2 is limited to a minimum of 2/3 of the total length (cantilever) l y1. 20

21 Egcobox Software Other types of balconies Type 6: Beam supported balcony Fig. 18: Beam supported balcony For this type of balcony the length l y2 in the System tab is alterable. The program does not accomplish load case combinations for line loads and distributed loads! The length l y2 is limited to a minimum of 2/3 of the total length (cantilever) l y1. Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 21 on normal working hours

22 Egcobox Software Other types of balconies Input slab thickness and internal forces (without calculation): Fig. 19: Input slab thickness and internal forces If the user has already calculated the internal forces, he can use the Egcobox Software for comfortably determining the appropriate element. Input parameters are the height of the Egcobox, as well as the moment and the shear force (as design-values). By clicking Calculate, the Egcobox will be chosen. 22

23 Egcobox Software Other types of balconies Further possibilities for insulated connections (without calculation): Fig. 20: Further possibilities for insulated connections There are further possibilities for insulated connections and Egcobox special elements available. By clicking the appropriate icon a form will be opened, which can be filled out and sent via fax to the technical support of the Egcobox. Further possibilities for insulated connections are Elements for upstands, Elements for consoles to support facing bricks, Elements for balustrade, Elements for cantilevered beams and Elements for cantilevered walls (room-high). On demand special elements for Egcoboxes with bent insulation and Egcoboxes for sloping connections can be manufactured. Our applications engineering is pleased to advise you. Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 23 on normal working hours

24 Egcobox Software Project administration Fig. 21: Creating a new project By clicking Project New or the appropriate button a new project will be created. Now it can be calculated project based. One balcony is analogically to a position in the project administration. The project is displayed in a tree view. For selecting a position the position in the tree view has to be clicked. As habitual a structural analysis for every balcony can be created. Therefore the desired position is to be selected before. By clicking order list Egcobox an overview about all chosen Egcobox connectiones will be created. 24

25 Egcobox Software Project administration Fig. 22: Create, copy and delete a balcony By clicking the left of the three buttons, a new balcony can be created. To copy a balcony, simply mark the desired position with the mouse and click the button in the middle. This is suitable, e.g. the user has a similarly balcony and wants to adapt something. Hint: If it is the same balcony, only the number of balconies has to be entered. With the right button a selected balcony can be deleted. Important hint: The data entered under Extras Variables are valid for the whole project! Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 25 on normal working hours

26 Egcobox Software Open/save project Save Project Fig. 23: Save the Egcobox project For saving the project, the disk icon has to be clicked. It does not matter, whether it is calculated project independent or project based. The file-save-dialog, which is known from the operating system, will open. A name for the file can be assigned here and the project can be saved. The file extension of the project is.egb. 26

27 Egcobox Software Open/save project Open Project Fig. 24: Open of an Egcobox project For opening a project, the open-file-icon in the menu has to be clicked. The standard dialog for opening a file will be shown. With a mouse click the desired project can be selected. Afterwards the open-button has to be clicked. Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 27 on normal working hours

28 Egcobox Software Download Fig. 25: Download Egcobox Software The Egcobox Software can be downloaded from the download area of Therefore a registration key has to be applied and afterwards the program has to be downloaded. The registration key is required for the installation of the Egcobox Software. 28

29 Egcobox Software Download Fig. 26: Application form for the registration key After the input of your personal data, you are requested to accept the terms of the licence. Support hotline on normal working hours

30 Egcobox Software Download Fig. 27: Sending of the registration key The registration key will be send via . 30

31 Egcobox Software Download Fig. 28: with the registration key The registration key is required for the installation of the Egcobox Software. Fig. 29: Download of the file Please save this file on your local hard disk. Support hotline on normal working hours

32 Egcobox Software System requirements For the installation of the Egcobox Software, the following requirements should be met: Microsoft Windows Installer 3.0 * Microsoft.NET-Framework 2.0 * Adobe Acrobat Reader * Windows (Windows 98 or higher) The programs marked with a star (*) can be downloaded for free, via an external link in the download area of and must be installed only once. 32

33 Egcobox Software Installation Start the installation by double-clicking the downloaded file. Fig. 30: Downloaded program Support hotline on normal working hours

34 Egcobox Software Installation Fig. 31: Start screen of the installation For installing the software you are requested to accept the terms of the licence. Fig. 32: Terms of the licence 34

35 Egcobox Software Installation Please insert the (via received ) registration key here. Fig. 33: Input of the name and the serial number Fig. 34: Selection of the installation directory Support hotline on normal working hours

36 Egcobox Software Installation Fig. 35: Confirmation of the installation Please wait, while the Egcobox Software will be installed. Fig. 36: Progress bar of the installation 36

37 Egcobox Software Installation The installation is finished now. You can start the software now by selecting Programs/Max Frank/Egcobox in the start menu or by using the shortcut on the Desktop. Fig. 37: End of the installation Support hotline on normal working hours

38 Egcobox Software De-installation Fig. 38: Control panel Switch to the control panel (can be reached via the start menu) and click the icon Software. 38

39 Egcobox Software De-installation Please select the entry Egcobox and click remove. Fig. 39: Removing of the Egcobox Software Please confirm by clicking yes. Fig. 40: Confirmation of the operation Support hotline on normal working hours

40 Egcobox Software De-installation Please wait, while the Egcobox Software will be de-installed. Fig. 41: Progress bar de-installation 40

41 Egcobox Software Update The program checks in regular intervals during the start of the Egcobox Software, whether there is an update available. For this purpose an internet connection is required. In case that there is a new version available, a message will be shown. Notice: The software sends no information at all! Merely a file is retrieved, for detecting, whether there is an update available. Support hotline egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de 41 on normal working hours

42 Egcobox Software Important keyboad shortcuts Calculate: Output list of items: F12 Ctrl + P Type 1: Ctrl + 1 Type 2: Ctrl + 2 Type 3: Ctrl + 3 Type 4: Ctrl + 4 Type 5: Ctrl + 5 Type 6: Ctrl + 6 Type 7: Ctrl + 7 Type 8: Ctrl + 8 Project: General: System: Stress: Company address: Variables: Contents: Contact: Info: Ctrl + F1 Ctrl + F2 Ctrl + F3 Ctrl + F4 Alt + C Alt + V F1 F2 F3 For questions and helpful suggestions about the Egcobox Software please contact our customer service: Phone (during normal trading hours) egcoboxsoftware@maxfrank.de contact our branch office in your country (you can find it within the Egcobox Software) Max Frank GmbH & Co. KG 42

43 Max Frank GmbH & Co. KG I Technologies for the construction industry Mitterweg Leiblfing Germany Sales Department Phone Fax Technical Support Phone Fax info@maxfrank.com /2-INT-01/10