Define stress parameters, control parameters of crack and deflection
for serviceability checks.
Note
Concrete Serviceability Parameters are applied to beam members only.
From the Main
Menu select Design
> Concrete Design Parameter > Serviceability Parameters
Select Design >
Concrete Design Parameter > Serviceability Parameters in the
Menu tab of the
Tree Menu
Select a beam member from the Model View
to enter the following parameters:
Option
Add/Replace:
Add a new value or modify a predefined value.
Delete:
Delete a predefined value.
Selection Type
Select all the members ('All' or select the
members by using 'By Selection'
Exposure Class
Select the Exposure Class (For further details,
refer to Table 4.1 of EN 1992-1-1:2004(E)).
Note
Depending on the selected Exposure Class, Stress Parameters and Crack Control
options are automatically inputted and, in addition, can be modified by
the user.
Stress Parameters
Enter the strength reduction coefficients.
The default values can be changed according to the specified national
annex in Concrete Design Code.
Crack Control
Enter the limiting crack widths. (For further
details, refer to Table 7.1N of EN 1992-1-1:2004(E)).
Note
Crack Control menus become activated or inactivated depending upon the
Exposure Class.
Quasi-permanent Deflection Ctrl
Enter the limiting deflections for Quasi-permanent
combination of loads.
Characteristic Deflection Ctrl
Enter the limiting deflections for Characteristic
combination of loads.
Option