FAB 2018

FAB 2018

FAB2018 PREFABRİK is a sophisticated 3D structural analysis and design program specifically developed for prefabricated reinforced concrete buildings. Built with Microsoft Visual Studio C#/.NET Framework and featuring Turkish/English interfaces, this standalone Windows application provides a complete solution for modeling, analyzing, designing, and documenting precast concrete structures. With over 650,000 lines of source code and WPF-based 3D rendering, it offers rapid model creation, comprehensive finite element analysis, automated load calculations, and detailed manufacturing drawings—all tailored to comply with Turkish standards (TS 500, TS 3233, TS 498, TS 9967) and 2018 Earthquake Regulations.

🏗️Primary Users

This comprehensive precast concrete software is designed for:

• Precast Concrete Structural Engineers specializing in prefabricated building systems.

• Precast Concrete Manufacturers & Fabricators requiring production-ready designs.

• Construction & Civil Engineering Firms implementing prefabricated solutions.

• Structural Design Consultants working with TS standards and Turkish seismic regulations.

• Building System Designers creating industrial, commercial, and institutional precast structures.

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

Software & Modeling Features

• 3D Modeling Environment: Complete 3D modeling with WPF-based rendering and rapid model building tools.

• File Management: Save/load models, export to OBJ format, generate 3D PDF/DWG files.

• Mold Management: Save cross-sectional profiles as mold files for import/export and reuse.

• Automated Drawings: Generate building plans, sections, and elevations automatically from 3D models.

• Multi-Language Interface: Turkish and English user interfaces.

Analysis Features

• 3D Linear Static & Dynamic Analysis: Modal Response Spectrum Analysis with 6 degrees of freedom per node.

• Automatic Load Calculation: Dead, live, earthquake, wind, crane, and horizontal ground thrust loads.

• Finite Element Analysis: 3D matrix displacement method with Shell elements (4-node, 6 DOF).

• Seismic Analysis: Modal Response Spectrum, CQC combination, load-dependent Ritz vectors, torsional moment inclusion.

• Advanced Features: P-Delta effects, floor rigidities/mass centers calculation, 3D result visualization.

• Foundation Support: Wall/curtain frame, continuous, and matte foundation modeling.

Design Features

• Code Compliance: TS 500, TS 3233, TS 498, TS 9967, and 2018 Earthquake Regulations.

• Material Support: Reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete design.

• Element Design: Purlins, trusses, gutters, TT plates, hollow slabs, T-beams, inverted T-beams, L-beams, I-beams, columns, foundations, sockets.

• Connection Design: Hinged (MFB1) or rigid (MAB2, MAB3, MAB4) mezzanine beam-column connections.

• Specialized Calculations: Column buckling, scissor headers, lift tipping, strong column-weak beam, confined-unconfined calculations.

• Architectural Elements: Parapets, RC panels, pumice walls, sandwich panels.

Drawing & Documentation

• Comprehensive Manufacturing Drawings: Purlin, truss, gutter, I-beam, rectangular beam, L-beam, TT beam, TTPLAK, column, foundation drawings.

• AutoCAD Compatibility: All drawings exported in DXF or DWG format.

• Application Plans: Roof, column, floor, and foundation application plans.

• Detail Drawings: Short cantilever, tapered end, special equipment details.

• Automatic Cross-Sections: Generated for each axis in X and Y directions.