Welcome to LimitState:SLAB

LimitState:SLAB is a groundbreaking software product for solving yield line analysis problems. Its unique analysis methodology and interactive user interface allow LimitState:SLAB to be more comprehensive than simple hand-based methods but far easier to use than Finite Element Analysis.

About the built-in 'Help' features

LimitState:SLAB includes many built-in features to assist you while you work, such as:

• Help documentation - access the entire user manual from within the software - simply press F1 at any time or use the 'Help' menu.
• Tool tips - these identify the various buttons, tools, and controls in the work area by name and appear when you hover the pointer over the item you want to identify.
• Help buttons - these appear in dialog boxes and will open the Help window on the related topic.

Support

If you are a license holder and have purchased a support and maintenance package, you can contact our support hotline via telephone, email or fax - contact details are available at limitstate.com

Where next?

You can navigate the help files using the tree on the left of the window - some useful places to start are:

• Getting Started
• Quick Start Tutorial
• Theory of Discontinuity Layout Optimization
• Generic Principles

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