Instructions for

Cobiax-Softwaretool

quick & light

 Contents

1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3
2 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 3
3 Use of the Softwaretool quick & light ............................................................................ 6
3.1 Menu Item General .................................................................................................................6
3.2 Menu Item Input......................................................................................................................7
3.3 Menu Item Output.................................................................................................................10
3.4 Menu Item Results ...............................................................................................................10
4 Example .......................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Example 1, insitu concrete solution ...................................................................................12
4.2 Example 2, semi prefabricated solution ............................................................................14

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1 Introduction
These Instructions may give you an easy introduction into the application of the Cobiax software tool
quick & light. Quick & light is a software tool for the determination of the cross-section of a cobiax slab
as well as the calculation of the relevant input datas for the separate static dimensioning of a Cobiax
flat slab.

The program quick & light is used international and is currently available in German, English and
French language. The country-specific guidelines for the Cobiax application have to be taken into
account separately (for example, national standards, approvals or further technical documentation on
Cobiax technology, as amended).

In addition to the introduction, these instructions exist of three chapters and deal with the installation,
use and an example.

2 Installation
You will receive the installation files either directly from Heinze Cobiax Deutschland GmbH or as a
download from the website www.cobiax.com. A registration is required to use the program. When
used in conjunction with an existing Internet connection, the actuality of the installed version is
checked and, if necessary, an update is carried out. The use without Internet connection is also
possible after the installation.

After the download is started, the following window appears, with which the installation will be started.

Start of the Installation:

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Download of the Software:

Language selection:

Confirmation of the conditions of use and request of the activation key:

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Registration:

Confirmation of request => E-Mail with activation key:

Please transfer the activation key from the e-mail received and press "Enable":

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Activation successful

After a successful installation the software will start automatically.

3 Use of the Softwaretool quick & light

The program starts by default with the input window. The menu items General, Input, Graphic,
Calculation results as well as Info are available.

3.1 Menu Item General

In this meu item you can choose between different national Codes for reinforced concrete (SIA 262,
ÖNORM B 4700, EC2 (DE) und EC2 (EN)). Language selection is also possible at this menu item.
Actual you can choose between German, English and French. The input fields (Side header left) /
(Side header right) allow you to enter a text or graphics for the header lines of the output pages in the
Calculation results menu item. The entered data can be saved as a template and loaded again for
further projects.
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3.2 Menu Item Input

Under the menu item "Input", the input values for the cross-section configuration as well as other
boundary conditions for the project can be entered. The graphic is dynamically adjusted according to
the entered input for direct checking. The essential results for further calculation with e.g. a FEM
software are also displayed here.

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The single steps will be explained below.

1) Project - Name

Project name can be entered, saved and loaded to continue the work at a special project under this
menu item.

2) Geometry

a. Slab thickness [cm]

Input of slab thickness, corresponding with the predimensioning.

b. Insitu solution / Solution with semi prefabricated elements

Here the solution is selected that will be performed. In case of integrated voidformer modules in a
semi prefabricated element, the selection insitu solution has to be made.

In case of the semi prefabricated solution the load reduction is 10% less. This is automatically
considered for the prefabricated solution with void former modules installed on side.

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In case of the semi prefabricated solution a minimum distance of 3 cm between the surface of the
prefabricated element and the void former has to be considered.

c. Thickness of semi prefabricated element [cm]

d. Concrete cover to the reinforcement top/bottom [cm]

e. Bewehrung oben / unten [cm]

Assumption of all layers of reinforcement top/bottom

f. Diameter of reinforcement (bottom layer) [cm]

This input is relevant for the proof of the fire case

g. Bottom Reinforcement in second direction [cm]

This input is important for the semi prefabricated solution only

3) Intermediate layer

The choice of an additional intermediate layer is possible. This serves e.g. to add cooling pipes or to
increase the concrete cover to the void former.

4) Voidformer Module

Choice of the right voidformer module. The green flag indicates that the size will fit inside the cross
section.

5) Input of design parameters

a. Concrete classification

b. density

c. slab depth

Standard value is 0,85 x slab thickness.

6) Shear resistance

a. Reduction value

Is the remaining value for the shear resistance compared to the slab without voidformers.

b. Bending reinforcement [cm2/m]

This value is important for the calculation of the shear resistance.

c. Biggest aggregate size

This Input is only relevant for the SIA code as well as:

d. Relationship m,d / m,Rd

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7) Verification of the concreting joint

Reduction of surface by voidformers is considered automatically

a. Installation depth is automatically choosen with 4 cm

b. Type oft he joint-surface (rough/smooth)

c. Verification of the concreting joint in the area without void formers (only in case of two layers)

8) Proof of fire resistance

Proof of fire resistance can be carried out in two different ways. For this purpose, a choice can be
made between the variants according to ABZ (approval - Germany) or proof according to expert
report.
For the choice according to. ABZ, a minimum distance (d2, Hk) between the selected hollow body
and the ceiling bottom edge of 7cm is required binding.

a. Fire Case (Time selection)

Choice taking into regard the requirements.

b. Statical system

Choice of the statical system.

c. selected

Actual choosen center distance to the reinforcement (a,Hk) and cover to the void former of the cross
section (d2,Hk).

d. Allowed Combinations

0, A B, C show different possible combinations.

9) Results

Quick view of the first results

10) Picture of cross section

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3.3 Menu Item picture

The graphic of the cross section can be printed and saved as a pdf-file under the menu item „picture“

3.4 Menu Item Results

Under the menu item „calculation results“ the input datas as well as the results will be summarized in
one document ready to print or save as pdf-file.

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Summary of results as appendix for a statical calculation:

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4 Example
4.1 Example 1, insitu concrete solution

Specification: A predimensioning results in a 38 cm thick slab. The slab shall be produced as an insitu
solution and cooling pipes shall be integrated inside the slab.

1. Input of slab thickness and geometry 2. Input of installation level for the cooling
pipes as intermediate layer at the bottom

3. Selection of Voidformer type 4. Check of cross section

5. Input of design parameters 6. Choice of the bending reinforcement

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7. Summary of the results 8. Verification of the concreting joint

9. Input for proof of fire resistance 10. Proof of fire resistance

The summary of the input as well as the results are available under the menu item Calculation results
for further use. The cross-section graphics can be stored separately under the menu item Graphics.

Further procedure:
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- Definition oft he solid areas without void formers, taking into consideration the calculated shear
resistance.
- Second calculation step with additional loading at the solid areas.

4.2 Example 2, semi prefabricated solution

A pre-dimensioning results in a slab thickness of 30 cm. The slab is to be produced in a semi-

prefabricated solution.

1. Input of slab thickness and geometry 2. Minimum distance between surface of

semi prefab element and void former is
automatically generated

3. Selection of void former type 4. Check of cross section

5. Input of design parameters 6. Choice of bending reinforcement

7. Summary of results 8. Verification of the concreting joint

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9. Input for proof of fire resistance 10. Proof of fire resistance

The summary of the input as well as the results are available under the menu item Calculation results
for further use. The cross-section graphics can be stored separately under the menu item Graphics.

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