Example definition of surface bar distribution

This option is used to define surface bar distribution within the slab. The following dialog displays:

To define the surface bar distribution:

  1. In the Surface reinforcement - bars dialog select distribution type (method A) - distribution within a defined contour.
  2. Define values of support width (25 cm) and cover (5 cm) - there will be identical values assumed for each contour edge.
  3. Click (Pick point).
  4. Indicate any point within the contour displayed.
  5. Click OK.
  6. In the command line, choose the 2Points command and indicate graphically point 1 and 2.
  7. Click Enter. The Reinforcement: definition and detailing dialog displays.
  8. On the Reinforcement detailing tab change the number of bars in the Number n field (the remaining values are recalculated automatically).
  9. Click OK. The Reinforcement descriptions dialog displays.
  10. Click OK (adoption of default reinforcement descriptions).
  11. Define descriptions of distribution sector by sector; the generated reinforcement displays:
Parent topic: Surface reinforcement distribution - bars