Enter the maximum curvature that Section Designer is to consider when plotting the moment curvature curve in this edit box.
Note that the section may not be capable of reaching the maximum curvature that you specify. In other words, the section may fail prior to reaching the curvature specified in the Max Curvature edit box. If this happens, the maximum curvature shown in the moment curvature chart or in the maximum curvature table may be less than the maximum curvature specified in the Max Curvature edit box.
When the maximum curvature reported in the chart or table is less than the curvature you specified then you can conclude that the section is not capable of carrying the axial load specified in the Axial Load edit box at a curvature equal to that specified in the Max Curvature edit box.
See Also:
Moment Curvature Curve Form Edit Boxes