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Strength

  • Tendons are considered as an internal section force (and the hyperstatic loading is assumed to be included in the load factors).
  • The reinforcement type (as defined in the design section or design strip segment) is considered (PT or RC).
  • The stress levels in the structure are determined by the moment envelope for the rule set (failure could occur on both faces).
  • See Torsion Considerations for how torsion is implemented.
  • Code Rules are applied as shown in the following table.
Table 1. Strength rule mapping
Design System RC PT
Beam

10.2, 11.2, 11.5*

11.3, 11.5*, 18.7
One-Way Slab

10.2, 11.2, 11.5*

11.3, 11.5*, 18.7
Two-Way Slab

10.2, 11.2, 11.5*

11.3, 11.5*, 18.7
Note: * - 11.5 is applied only if "beam" torsion is selected (see torsion design notes)