As well as the check for cracking that can be activated for concrete beams in previous versions, the check for cracking has been added for the following concrete reinforced concrete elements:
- Sloped beams
The check for cracking in sloped beams is activated with the same option as for all concrete beams (Job > Beam options > Cracking Code check) - Strap and tie beams
The check for cracking for strap and tie beams is activated in Job > General data > By position button > Foundation tab> Strap and tie beam options button > Code check for cracking - Footings
The check for cracking for pad footings is activated in Job > General data > By position button > Foundation tab > Strip and pad footing options > Code check for cracking
For codes BAEL-91 (R-99), CIRSOC 201-2005 and ACI 318 M-08, it is verified that the tension in the reinforcement does not exceed that stated in the codes. The user classification is taken into account (cracking causing little harm, Harmful or Very harmful). Cracking control in common beams (CYPECAD) is adapted to the criteria of the code.
For the remaining codes, the fissure aperture is calculated, also checking that this value is less than the admissible maximum, which may be edited by the user.
The load combinations are automatically generated in accordance with the concrete code, depending on the data introduced in the Limit states dialogue: Job > General data > Limit states (combinations) button.
