Occurring at column-slab connections. ideCAD performs punching checks to prevent critical failure modes 1.2.3.
(retaining 35% of gross stiffness due to high flexural cracking). Can range from 0.35Ig0.35 cap I sub g (if cracked under flexure) to 0.70Ig0.70 cap I sub g (if uncracked). Slabs: Typically reduced to 0.25Ig0.25 cap I sub g for flat plates or generic flexural design. idecad structural crack
When working on a project in ideCAD, "crack-related" issues or failures generally stem from the following engineering issues: A. Exceeding Relative Story Drift Limits Occurring at column-slab connections