The module for the code design of member elements of RC structures (RC beams, RC columns, spread footings etc.) allows for calculation of the provided reinforcement for a selected element of an RC structure.
This module can be activated in two ways:
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in the stand-alone mode by selecting the Provided reinforcement layout (available in the RC Design layout group) and pressing one of the RC element icon from right side toolbar.
Then the module for the design of a bar structure’s element will operate as an independent program (stand-alone) without connection (data exchange) to other parts of the Robot program. After selection of this work mode, you can defines geometry of the RC structure element, its properties (cross-section, length, reinforcement parameters, etc.), loads and performs the static calculation of the structure element.
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work on RC elements within the defined structure model.
The RC element dimensions, the loads and the calculation results are transferred to the designing module. In order to activate the module in such mode, the user should select RC element from structure (by highlighting in the graphic editor) and next select the appropriate command from Design
Provided Reinforcement of RC Elements menu. It will launch the relevant module of the Robot program.
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definition of code parameters of RC structure element.
Prior to starting calculation of the provided reinforcement of an RC structure element, the following parameters should be defined for each element of the structure: typical reinforcement, story parameters, calculation options and reinforcement pattern. For some elements of RC structures it is also possible to define other parameters such as: for RC beams - openings, for RC columns - buckling length, for RC spread footings - geotechnical options, etc.
- calculation of the provided reinforcement area.
Once the parameters are defined for an RC structure element, calculations of the provided reinforcement area may start by selecting the
icon. Press Calculate button in the Calculation dialog to start generation of the reinforcement distribution in a selected element of an RC structure. When calculations of the provided reinforcement are complete, the calculation results are presented in the graphical and tabular form.
When one of modules for the code design of RC element is open, calculations of the provided reinforcement area run in two stages: