Document Type: FAQ Product(s): LEAP CONSPAN/Precast/Prestressed Girder Version(s): All Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group - VM
Document Type: FAQ
Product(s): LEAP CONSPAN/Precast/Prestressed Girder
Version(s): All
Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group - VM
ANSWER:
Mcr reported in the ultimate moment table is the cracking moment which includes both live load and dead load So the values are high.
Mcr reported in the vertical shear is Moment causing flexural cracking of section due to externally applied loads (beyond Dead Load) so this value is used for Rating and the formula.