Does LEAP calculate the moment and shear demands and capacities when designing the Abutment stem reinforcement? It seems like the moment capacity of the abutment is designed as a column and doesn't separate the components into different directions.
Also, does LEAP calculate crack control for abutment stem design?
Yes , LEAP calculates the moment and shear demands and capacities when designing the Abutment stem reinforcement.
Yes , as per the usermanual the Abutment Stem is designed using the same approach as Column Design in the pier Design Module.
Currently LBC is not calculating the Crack Control for Abutment stem design.