Australian code for Detail
This integration ensures that engineers working with AS 3600 have an option to design discontinuity regions using CSFM. CSFM (Continuous Stress Field Method) is an innovative approach that allows engineers to move away from rough estimations and solve tasks using precise calculations. This provides Australian engineers with a modern alternative to the outdated Strut and Tie method, allowing them to efficiently design and assess walls and beams with openings, pile caps (in 2D), pier caps, diaphragms, and other discontinuity regions in concrete structures.
Learn more about the method implemented in IDEA StatiCa Detail and its practical applications in the article: CSFM explained.
Users can utilize the full functionality of Detail (in 2D), adapted to AS 3600 terminology, material properties, and verification checks. The user interface aligns with Australian standards, making the design process more intuitive and ensuring that calculations follow local industry requirements.
Key Features
- Material Database – A built-in database includes concrete, reinforcement, and steel materials defined by AS 3600.
- Standardized Nomenclature – Variable names and labels throughout the application have been adjusted to match AS 3600, ensuring clarity in design and verification.
- Refined Calculations – Adjustments have been made to calculations, including:
- Stress-strain diagrams for serviceability and strength, incorporating long-term effects using the design creep factor.
- Bond strength and B-factor calculations for anchorage springs, ensuring compliance with AS 3600.