Required (Theoretical) Reinforcement

Calculation of the required (theoretical) reinforcement area for RC members is possible by selecting the RC Members - required reinforcement layout (available in the RC Design layout group).

Calculations of the required reinforcement run in two stages:

1. definition of code parameters of RC members.
   • The option used for definition of the RC member type in a structure is available from the right toolbar, by selecting the icon ( RC Member Type dialog).

     Double-clicking on the icon that represents an existing RC member type calls up a Member Type Definition dialog where the parameters assigned to the selected member type are set. In this dialog you can define geometrical parameters of elements of an RC structure such as: buckling parameters, allowable values of deflection and displacements at member ends, etc.

   • The option used for definition of the calculation parameters is available from the right toolbar, by selecting the icon ( Calculation Parameters dialog).

     When the icon is pressed then Calculation Parameter Definition dialog is opened. This dialog contains parameters, needed for the design of RC elements, that are not connected with the their geometry such as: steel and concrete properties, types of used members, covers, etc.

2. calculation of the reinforcement area.

   Calculation parameters of the required reinforcement can be defined in Calculations dialog. This dialog is available in the top right side of RC Members - required reinforcement layout. In this dialog is possible to choose calculation type, elements taken into account in calculations, design cases, etc.

   After setting all necessary parameters you can start the calculations of the required reinforcement by pressing the Calculate button (lower part of the Calculations dialog). Results for calculations of the required reinforcement are available in the table form. They can also be presented in the form of diagrams along the member length.