Highlights
For years, we have been researching new ways how to reinforce and code-check concrete details of all topologies and loading. In 2016, we partnered up with one of the top technical universities worldwide – ETH Zurich – to create IDEA StatiCa Detail.
Serviceability limit state (SLS) checks
Serviceability limit state (SLS) checks are now implemented to allow a full code-check for standard and non-standard beam details, walls, frame joints, etc. The very first step into SLS in Detail application is in the definition of Loads. There are new switch buttons in the definition of combinations with a combo box for proper selection of SLS combination type. Partial factors are available in the same way as for ULS combinations under the pen icon.
Stress limitation
Stress limitation check for SLS is performed for both characteristic and quasi-permanent combination with the respect to limit values for concrete stress and the stress in reinforcement. The difference between ULS and SLS stress limitation checks is considered a combination and its load intensity.
Crack width
Crack width has a major impact on the durability of the design. There are two models hidden in the background of IDEA StatiCa Detail to cover both short-term and long-term conditions with the respect to creep coefficient displayed always as ST/LT suffixes.
Deflection
Deflection check uses the same approach as we explained in paragraph for crack width. Two models are used to cover short-term and long-term deflections. The only limit in current version is the impossibility to show the deflected shape once we deal with a trimmed end in the model (typically 1D member details).
