For example, for LVCBs, or MCCBs, the short circuit current, symmetric (Isym) or asymmetric (Iasym), and/or the peak current (Ipeak) can be determined in step 1102. For, e.g., LVCBs that are not instantaneous trip circuit breakers, the short circuit current at a delayed time (Isymdelay) can be determined. For HVCBs, a first cycle short circuit current (Isym) and/or Ipeak can be determined in step 1102. For fuses or switches, the short circuit current, symmetric or asymmetric, can be determined in step 1102. And for MVCBs the short circuit current interrupting time can be calculated. These are just some examples of the types of short circuit analysis that can be performed in Step 1102 depending on the type of protective device being analyzed.
Once the short circuit analysis is performed in step 1102, various steps can be carried out in order to determine the bracing capability of the protective device. For example, if the protective device is a fuse or switch, then the steps on the left-hand side of