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Determination and Limitation of Story Drifts per ASCE 7-16 §12.12

For advanced users, ideCAD offers non-linear analysis options where the "crack" becomes a data point rather than just a parameter. By running pushover analysis (a non-linear static procedure), engineers can observe the formation of "plastic hinges." These are essentially zones where the steel has yielded and the concrete has crushed/cracked to the point of non-repair. ideCAD color-codes these zones (often from Blue/Immediate Occupancy to Red/Collapse Prevention), providing a visual map of where the structure will "break" safely. idecad structural crack

IdeCAD’s reinforcement design module specifically checks for crack width limits. It is not enough for the wall to stand; it must not crack so wide that water ingresses and corrodes the steel. The software calculates the required reinforcement diameter and spacing not just for strength (Ultimate Limit State), but for serviceability (Serviceability Limit State), ensuring that crack widths remain within permissible limits (often <0.3mm for durability). Determination and Limitation of Story Drifts per ASCE