Ultimate limit state

These parameters influence the Ultimate Limit State requirements stated in ČSN 73 1201-86.

Gamma b

Safety factor for concrete.

ČSN 73 1201-86, Art. 2.3

Default value = 1

See chapter Gamma b

Gamma s

Safety factor for steel.

ČSN 73 1201-86, Art. 2.3

Default value = 1

See chapter Gamma s

Max. compression strain of concrete

Value of limit compression strain of concrete under compression according to the stress-strain diagram.

ČSN 73 11201-86, Art. 2.1.4

Default value = -0.0025

Max. tension strain of steel

Value of limit tension strain of reinforcement steel according to the stress-strain diagram.

ČSN 73 11201-86, Art. 2.2.2.3

Default value = -0.0015

Percentage of reinforcement

Min. and max. degree to code

If ON, the minimal percentage of reinforcement for tension and compression reinforcement is determined to the standard.

ČSN 73 1201-86, Art. 3.1.4.3

Min. degree of tension reinforcement

If option Min. and max. degree to code is OFF, the user specifies the minimal percentage of reinforcement.

Min. degree of compression reinforcement

If option Min. and max. degree to code is OFF, the user specifies the minimal percentage of reinforcement.

Max. degree in one zone

The value of maximal percentage of reinforcement for reinforcement located in one zone.

ČSN 73 1201-86, Art. 3.1.4.6

Default value = 3 %

Max. degree in two zones,

compression - tension

The value of maximal percentage of reinforcement for reinforcement located in two zones. One zone is under compression, the other one is under tension.

ČSN 73 1201-86, Art. 3.1.4.6

Default value = 4 %

Max. degree in two zones,

tension - tension

The value of maximal percentage of reinforcement for reinforcement located in two zones.

ČSN 73 1201-86, Art. 3.1.4.6

Default value = 6 %

Min. percentage of reinforcement – 2D structures

The parameters of this group apply specially to 2D structures – additionally to the parameters of the preceding table, which are common both to 1D and 2D structures.

Min. transverse reinforcement coefficient

Minimal amount of transverse reinforcement in percentages of main reinforcement.

Default value = 20 %.

Min. net reinforcement (in general)

Minimal part of cross-section that should act as reinforcement.

Default value = 0 %.