Yes, Initial Load Application is just that. The manual defines it as: The time of application of the initial loads. This becomes the start time of the first load history step specified in the Load History Criteria page.
Moist Cure duration is the duration of the moist cure period. This is used in the calculation of shrinkage strains.
You assessment of the default load steps sounds accurate to me, they are just defaults and you could set them up as you like.
You’ll find a good post about suggestions for ACI code here: communities.bentley.com/.../14563.ram-concept-load-history-deflections-and-aci-deflection-limits
Moist Cure duration is the duration of the moist cure period. This is used in the calculation of shrinkage strains.
You assessment of the default load steps sounds accurate to me, they are just defaults and you could set them up as you like.
You’ll find a good post about suggestions for ACI code here: communities.bentley.com/.../14563.ram-concept-load-history-deflections-and-aci-deflection-limits
