The International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib) is a pre-normative organization. 'Pre-normative' implies pioneering work in codification. This work has now been realized with the fib Model Code 2010. The objectives of the fib Model Code 2010 are to serve as a basis for future codes for concrete structures, and present new developments with regard to concrete structures, structural materials and new ideas in order to achieve optimum behaviour.
CRACKN indicates that the cracking functions according to the European CEB-FIP Model Code 1990 will be used. DMAX dmax is the maximum aggregate size of concrete in mm. Possible maximum aggregate sizes are 8, 16, or 32 mm. dmax = 16 mm. From this input DIANA derives the required properties for the cracking functions of the CEB-FIP Model Code 1990, e.g. Tensile strength f t, and Mode-I. The Textbook on Structural Concrete provides background information to and explanations of the work covered by CEB/FIP Model Code 90 (MC 90). Its target audience is advanced students: basic knowledge of the structural analysis and behaviour of structural concrete is necessary for a full understanding.
The fib Model Code 2010 is now the most comprehensive code on concrete structures, including their complete life cycle: conceptual design, dimensioning, construction, conservation and dismantlement. It is expected to become an important document for both national and international code committees, practitioners and researchers.