5.2.7.3 Calculation factoring in equipotential bonding levels

The integration of equipotential bonding levels is an essential part of standard-compliant planning of lightning protection and earthing systems. It is used for the targeted dissipation of lightning currents and to prevent dangerous potential differences within the building structure. In DEHNplan, such levels can be defined directly in the model and factored into the calculation of separation distances.

Modelling and assignment
To create an equipotential bonding level, a ceiling slab is first created in the building model. This must be modelled geometrically correctly and then marked as an equipotential bonding level. The assignment is made by right-clicking on the corresponding plate, followed by selecting the 'Equipotential bonding level' function.
Various parameters can be defined in the dialogue box that opens: