AutoStruct Section v0.4.0

SLS Stress Checks and Moment Visualization

SLS quasi-permanent concrete stress check per EC2 7.2(3), automatic envelope regeneration, moment arrows on section preview, and EC2 2023 preview.

What's New

  • Added SLS quasi-permanent concrete stress check (\(\sigma_c \leq 0.45 \cdot f_{ck}\)) per EC2 7.2(3), with support for characteristic, frequent, and quasi-permanent limit states
  • Envelope combinations now automatically regenerate when basic loads, \(\psi\) factors, or security class change: no manual regeneration needed
  • Moment arrows now overlay on the section preview, showing direction and relative magnitude of applied moments
  • Bending check detail popup now displays \(N_{Ed}\), \(M_{Ed}\), and \(M_{Rd}\) values
  • Added Bottom layers control to multi-layer quick pattern
  • Eurocode 2 (2023) is now available for selection in the toolbar (Preview)

Improvements

  • Selecting or deselecting basic loads is now significantly faster and no longer triggers unnecessary chart updates
  • Security class selector moved to the Load Combinations tab for easier access
  • \(\cot\theta\) setting moved to the Shear Reinforcement view where it belongs
  • General improvements to design check recalculation responsiveness

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed the Results tab remaining hidden when only auto-generated envelope combinations were present
  • Fixed formulas not rendering for checks involving moment units (e.g., bending, torsion)
  • Fixed uncracked SLS check incorrectly appearing as failed instead of passed
  • Fixed crash when submitting feedback in the feedback dialog
  • Fixed issue with adding bars in multi-layer mode in quick patterns

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