Function
- Define the relevant parameters for the assessment to be carried out, including condition factor, type of material strength, partial safety factors and which checks to be carried out and included in the reports.
Call
From the main menu, select [Rating] tab > [Type : PSC Bridge] > [PSC Bridge : CS454/20] > [Assessment Input Data] group > [Assessment Parameters] > [Assessment Code Parameters]
Input
Condition Factor - Fc
A factor, less than or equal to 1.0, accounting for potential reductions in resistance associated with condition that are not already accounted for in the values of material strengths, the partial factors for material strengths or the resistance model
Material Strength used for Assessment
Specify whether characteristic or worst credible strength is to be used in the member checks for the assessment. Note that this corresponds to the strength provided under Modify Concrete Material.
User Input
Check ON to access and control the material partial safety factors manually. If checked OFF, then the partial safety factors will be applied as specified by the code.
Option for Shear Resistance
Check ON the option to consider vertical component of prestress in the Vmax calculation as per clause 8.20.2.
Ultimate Limit State
Choose which ULS checks to be performed for the assessment.
Serviceability Limit State
Choose which SLS checks to be performed for the assessment.
Detailed Report
Choose whether ULS and SLS checks to be included in the detailed member check report.