I am trying to analyse an existing RC flat slab as part of a design check exercise. I need to generate deflection and crack patterns for the slab using actual reinforcement as built.
After inputting actual provided reinforcement information for a panel, running a calculation on the panel generates error messages stating that 'too little reinforcement' is provided in some areas (as was expected in the case of this slab).
As a result, the provided reinforcement cannot be 'verified'. Because of this, I appear to be unable to see FE results for deflection or cracking using the actual provided reinforcement (the option is greyed out).
So my question is: is there any way in which deflection and cracking results can be generated for cases when provided reinforcement is less than required?
Many thanks for any help that can be offered!
