Dear all,
I am using a macro on PDMS to export PCF file to be imported on CAESAR II (v7.00).
I am having some problems to import unreinforced or reinforced intersections. CAESAR II uses the SKEY (Symbol Key) to read the SIF type.
According to PDMS manual
Unreinforced Tee - SKEY = TESO
Reinforced Tee - SKEY = TERF
However, when I try to import the PCF file, CAESAR is switching the SIF definition. When I use TESO it interprets as Reinforced Tee and vice-versa.
Reading the CAESAR II User's Guide, on page 1149 (PCF Stress Intensification Factor Mapping), supposedly exists a file on CAESAR II Installation Directory named PCF_SIF_MAP.TXT where I can set the SKEY / SIF relation to be imported by CAESAR. But I can not find this file neither any similar one.
Can anyone help me to fix this bug?
Thank you for your help alerady.
Att.,
Henrique Brisson