For floor systems, ProtaStructure features a dedicated Cracking & Creep Calculator . This tool helps estimate total long-term concrete slab deflection by applying a calculated stiffness factor to the FE (Finite Element) model. Common Causes of Physical Cracks in Designed Structures
While ProtaStructure helps predict behavior, physical cracks in constructed buildings often stem from several critical factors that must be addressed during the design stage: protastructure crack
Extreme temperature swings causing repetitive expansion and contraction. For floor systems
Exceeding the design capacity of beams or columns. protastructure crack
Engineers can apply global stiffness factors to model cracked properties.