We are pleased to announce the release of RCDC (STAAD Advanced Concrete Design / SACD) version 11.04.00.151. This is a minor release that consists of the following features,
- ‘Update Beam Design’ functionality in the beam module with a new analysis file- All Design codes
- Reading and ‘Design of Beams at Foundation Level’ without column modeled
- Different Reinforcement Grades for Main and Secondary reinforcement for Column module- All Design codes
- An additional option to calculate the Moment Capacity Reduction Factor (φ) for column design as per AS 3600:2018
- ‘Design Change’ report for the ‘Update Design’ functionality in the column module
- An option to select the Strength Reduction Factor (φ) for shear design of special frames for ACI & NSCP code
- Pile-cap design for Columns with ‘Tensile Axial’ force- All Design codes
- Reading Tapered tank wall from STAAD physical modeler
To find out more about these features and other enhancements, please refer to the attached release notes.