• Error: Access to the path [local working folder] is denied

    When you try to save a model or close Diamonds, you get the error: [NL]: Toegang tot het pad [een lokaal pad] is geweigerd. Solution In this article we talk about preference settings (language, color, units, …). They’re stored in the folder My Documents on the C-drive. The path to…

  • Hot keys

    Below you will find a list of all short keys available in Diamonds. It is not possible to adjust the short keys or define short keys yourself. Suggestions for new short keys can be send to support@buildsoft.eu. SHIFT Aid when drawing orthogonal (0°, 90°, 45°) lines Select additional elements ALT…

  • Error: Syntax error or premature end of file on line xxxx

    You exported the pratical reinforcement as a dxf. When you try to open the dxf in AutoCAD, you get the error Syntax error or premature end of file on line xxxx. Invalid or incomplete DXF input — drawing descarded Solution 1 (recommended) [In Diamonds 2024] Close all Diamonds 2024 projects….

  • DLL 06: Cantilever beam with eccentric mass – eigenfrequencies

    Description 1. The eccentricity of the mass is created by adding bar BC to the model. The purpose is that bar BC is significantly stiffer than bar AB. Results Case 1 Case 2 References Mécaniciens, S. F. D. (1990). Guide de validation des progiciels de calcul des structures: SDLL 15:…

  • SSL 12: Stress concentration in perforated plate

    Description Results Maxmimum stress at opening for case 3 in Diamonds References Mécaniciens, S. F. D. (1990). Guide de validation des progiciels de calcul des structures: SSLP 02: traction simple d’une plasue perforée This afnor example served as inspiration for this verficiation example, but the used dimensions where too small…

  • DC EC 02: longitudonal reinforcement in beam under pure bending (ULS design)

    Description Results According to EN 1992-1-1 [- -] Longitudonal reinforcement calculated by Diamonds (EN 1992-1-1 [- -]) According to EN 1992-1-1 [BE]   Longitudonal reinforcement calculated by Diamonds (EN 1992-1-1 [BE]) References EN 1992-1-1: 2005 + AC: 2010 §9.2.1 (for the minimum reinforcement) Van Hooymissen, L., Spegelaere, M., Van Gysel,…

  • DC EC 01: shear reinforcement in beam

    Description Results   Shear reinforcement calculated by Diamonds References EN 1992-1-1: 2005 + AC: 2010 §6.2.3 en §9.2.2 Van Hooymissen, L., Spegelaere, M., Van Gysel, A., & De Vylder, W. (2002). Gewapend beton. Academia Press. This reference does not contain this exact example, but it’s a good reference if you…

  • LS EC 01: snow loads on duo pitched roof

    Description Results Snow loads generated by Diamonds References Oppe, M. (2005). Example: Determination of loads on a building enveloppe. Calculation Sheet Access Steel, SX016a-EN-EU.

  • LW EC 01: wind loads on duo pitched roof

    Description Results Wind loads generated by Diamonds 1. The peak pressure cannot be requested as a result in Diamonds. But it is possible to request it as an intermediar results using this method. 2. The independent reference states that the load in zone D should be 4.59kN/m instead of 3.28kN/m….