Hi
I have been discussing this topic earlier but would like to ask a few more questions:
Do we have to adjust creep factor if analysis is done according to EC?
If analysis is done according to AS3600 - which model is used for analysis? (Branson's formula, Kcs method?)
If analysis is done according to AS3600 - has clause 8.5.3.1 been incorporated? (Ieff max=0.6I)
If reinforced concrete is used - can shrinkage strain be reduced due to the fact that reinforcement is taking away some shrinkage (effectively "restraining" the slab from shrinkage)
Where "shrinkage restraint" idea is coming from - is it mentioned anywhere in ACI?
Thanks in advance
Please refer to our Load History wiki and the linked Load History Article
The method we employ is the same regardless what design code you are using, so the user needs to adjust some of the factors like Creep and Shrinkage Restraint to match the local code. We have some posts for AS3600 that explain in greater detail.