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Max Service

  • This is intended for service load combinations where ψ = 1.0.
  • Tendons are considered as an external load (and the balance 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 (reinforcement may be required on both faces).
  • Code Rules are applied as shown in the following table.
Table 1. Maximum service rule mapping
Design System RC

PT

Beam

8.6.1 (portions) (none)

One-Way Slab

9.4.1 (portions) (none)
Two-Way Slab 9.4.1 (portions) (none)