Construction Stage Analysis dialog
Two different analysis modes are provided for a construction stage analysis: Stage Analysis Only and Stage Analysis with Time Dependent Material Effects. The latter additionally include time-dependent material effects in analysis such as changing of concrete modulus over time (i.e., stiffness), creep and shrinkage related deformations.
If the option Stage Analysis with Time Dependent Material Effects is selected, engineer needs to decide which concrete model type to be used in analysis.
It is possible to override the dead load case results with those from a construction stage analysis. In this case, the option Replace Dead Load Case Results with Results from Construction Stage Analysis should be selected.