The seismic code of Ecuador, NEC-11 (Norma Ecuatoriana de la Construcción. Capítulo 2.- Peligro sísmico y requisites de diseño) was already implemented in CYPECAD and Metal 3D as of previous versions.
As of the 2013.n version, if users select the NEC – 11 seismic code of Ecuador and combine it with the ACI 318M-08 (USA) concrete code, CYPECAD’s Advanced beam editor and column editor may also be used. Additionally, by using this code combination, CYPECAD applies the ductility reinforcement criteria and capacity design criteria of the NEC-11 code to the seismic design of concrete beams and columns.
