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Section 8.6.2.2 Modulus of Elasticity of Concrete Ec

The modulus of elasticity of concrete Ec calculated using equation 8-1.

E c = ( 3 , 300 f c + 6 , 900 ) ( γ c 2 , 300 ) 1.5

For sections with multiple values of strengths, the minimum concrete strength is used to determine the limiting stress.

The specified density γc is used in the equation, but if outside the range of 1,500 and 2,500 kg/m3 a warning will be reported.

Alternatively, Ec can be specified directly.