Distribution varying linearly (module)

After defining the linear distribution, you should determine bar segments whose length changes in the course of distribution as follows :

• Cut (with a line) through bar segments, thus indicating that their length is to be variable in the course of distribution.
• Define a region of reinforcement distribution and a cover value (by default, it is adopted from a bar shape).

A direction of reinforcement distribution are defined by indicating:

• 2 points
• contour edge.

By default, the distribution direction is parallel to 1 distribution line defined (region edge) - it is presented by means of two arrows.

Next, you should determine a bar attachment point (by default, the bar is attached in the distance equal to the cover value defined for a bar shape). The distribution start point corresponds to the first point indicated while defining a segment or to the closest point if the line is selected.

A region is defined and the distribution line is assumed in the identical manner as in case of the distribution varying linearly (zone distribution).

Once the region is defined, a contour with a representative bar is drawn. This bar is attached to the cursor and responds to changes in its position. The cursor may move only along the distribution line and determines the position of a newly-defined bar.

The modular distribution starts with defining a position of a first bar to be distributed (the position may be determined graphically or by entering the value from the keyboard). A unit of the value entered is the unit as specified in the program preferences. While defining distribution, the following options are available:

• Direction - changes the direction of distribution to the opposite
• Mirror - provides mirror reflection of the distribution already carried out
• Insert between - when distribution is carried out on one side and then the direction changes and the reinforcement is distributed on the other side, you should introduce the reinforcement in the area between these both distributions defining maximal spacing or number of bars.

Command line

Select distribution type: [Linear / varying Linearly / Arc / Point] <varying Linearly>

Distribution method : [Zone / Module / Caquot] < Module>

Direction of projection - viewing a bar [X / Y / Segment] <Y>

Segment - Select bar segment

Dialog box closing

Select segment(s) of varying length : (this text appears ONLY for X and Y)

Region of reinforcement distribution [Select / Pick point / Define] : <Select>

   Define

   Start point

   Next point or [Cover / Back]

   Cover <5>

   Next point or [Close / Cover / Back]

   Reinforcement distribution direction or [Select / Points / Rotation]

   select object

   Start point

   End point

   Angle <90>

   Position of first bar or [Direction ] <5>

   <Number> x <Spacing> or [Direction / Mirror / Insert between / Back]

   Insert between

      Emax or [Number]

   Defined spacing

   End or [+1 / -1 / Back ]