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README.TXT File            GaLa Reinforcement ®   	     September  2001
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GaLa Reinforcement ® Version 3.3  (Build 9.12.1)

>>>  Software for design and analysis of reinforced concrete elements transferring 
axial force and axial or biaxial bending moment (N, Mx, My) . The program can
calculate necessary reinforcements, check R/C sections, generate failure surfaces,
calculate strains, stresses, curvatures, stiffnesses (II order, creep) and crack widths 
for any reinforced concrete cross - section. 

Copyrigth ©1999-2001, ENGPROJECT ® ALASHKI  Engineering Solutions
All rights reserved !

www.alashki.com


PLEASE READ THIS FILE!
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It contains important information.


CONTENTS
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1. GaLa Reinforcement ®  Version 3.3
2. System Requirements
3. Installation
4. Un-installation
5. Technical support 
6. Disclaimer


1. GaLa Reinforcement ®  Version 3.3
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The GaLa Reinforcement ®  main purpose is to analyze reinforced concrete sections 
of arbitrary geometry and steel reinforcement,  transferring axial force and axial or
 biaxial bending moment. GaLa Reinforcement ®  can calculate necessary reinforcement,
 section ratios, generate Safety charts (failure surfaces), calculate strains, stresses, 
curvatures and stifnesses (order II, with creeping)  and crack widths  for any reinforced 
concrete cross - section. 

Concrete design codes:
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Eurocode 2 , ACI 318-99 , CSA-A23.3-94, BS 8110, BDS 1988,
DIN 1045, AASHTO LFRD 1997, NZS 3101-95, UBC 97, BDS HT 1989


GaLa Reinforcement ® is a fully graphical Windows program, and is available in two
different versions:  Standard,  and Professional
Both versions require Windows 9x, NT, Me or 2000  to be running on your computer.
Input data, analysis and display of results are all performed
within the GaLa Reinforcement ® graphical user interface.

GaLa Reinforcement ®  is a extensive program, featuring a friendly and powerful
graphical user interface and sophisticated analytical capabilities.


2. System Requirements
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The following are required to run and use GaLa Reinforcement ® :  

CPU : 		 	Pentium - 150Mhz (minimum) / Pentium 233Mhz or higher (recommended).
Memory : 		16MB (minimum) / 32MB (recommended).
Hard Disk space :	4MB required for GaLa Reinforcement ® and associated Help Files.
Video Card : 		VGA (minimum) / SVGA >256 colors (recommended).
Screen Resolution :   	800x600 or higher 
Screen DPI : 		Small fonts , 96 dpi  (recommended)  


3. Installation 
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Run SETUP, and follow steps.


4. Un-installation 
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To remove an installation of GaLa Reinforcement ® you need to do the following: 

Click on the Windows  	< Start > button 
Select  		< Settings > 
Select  		< Control Panel >
Double-click on the 	< Add/Remove Programs>  icon
Select 			< Gala> from the list 
Click on the  		< Add/Remove > button 
Follow the on-screen instructions 

GaLa Reinforcement ®  will now be automatically removed from your system, 
including any registry settings modified or created.


5. Technical support 
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If you cannot find the necessary information on our webpage, then you can email the 
support team at   --->  support@alashki.com 

Please ensure you include all the necessary information regarding the problem you are
having and your contact details. We will try and respond as soon as possible.

For additional information please visit our website --->  www.alashki.com


6. Disclaimer
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The product  is  intended  for  the  use of professional engineers.   By your use of the product 
 you accept and acknowledge that you  understand  that  no  warranty  is expressed  or  implied 
as to the accuracy or reliability of the product. Considerable time and effort has been expended 
to assure the quality of this Application. Even though Program has verified many test results, your
 particular  problem  has  not  been  uniquely tested and verified by this Application.It is imperative
 that all input data and output results be checked carefully and, since it is possible that your use of
 product may uncover a previously undetected error, the accuracy and suitability of the results be
 verified by a qualified engineer.

GaLa Reinforcement ® Development Team


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