Serviceability Parameters

Select a slab 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 Select functions (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 EN1992-1-1:2004(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 Control

Enter the limiting deflections for Characteristic combination of loads.

Defection Amplification Factor

Enter the Deflection Amplification Factor.