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2021-05-20

Manual Definition of Distribution Coefficient ζ in RF-CONCRETE Deflect

Is it possible to define the damage parameter ζ manually for the calculation with RF‑CONCRETE Deflect? In such a way that it should always be at least 0.5?


Answer:

No, unfortunately this is not possible.

If the "Tension Stiffening" option is not applied for the calculation, the damage parameter ζ is either "0" for "uncracked sections" or "1" for "cracked sections". For this, see the technical article about the distribution of the damage parameter ζ under Downloads below.

Nevertheless, the manual specification of ζ = 0.5, for example, is not possible.


Author

Mr. Kieloch provides technical support to our customers and is responsible for development in the area of reinforced concrete structures.

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