Rebar Coupler Family Parameters

Use the Family Types dialog to define the base attributes (parameters) of the rebar coupler family. The parameters become the default settings in the rebar coupler types when placed in a project.

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The following table describes the editable properties of the rebar coupler Family types dialog:

Parameter Description
Construction
End Treatment 1 Specifies the end treatment type at the primary end of the coupler. See About Reinforcement End Treatments.
End Treatment 2 Specifies the end treatment type at the secondary end of the coupler. See About Reinforcement End Treatments.
Bar Size 1 Specifies the rebar diameter for the primary end of the coupler family.
Bar Size 2 Specifies the rebar diameter for the secondary end of the coupler family.
Materials and Finishes
Material Specifies the material to use with the coupler family.
Dimensions
External Diameter Specifies the diameter of the coupler at its outermost surface.
Symbol Width Specifies the width of the symbolic representation of the coupler in plan views.
Symbol Length Specifies the length of the symbolic representation of the coupler in plan views.
Total Length Specifies the length of the coupler.
Bar Engagement 1 Specifies the minimum thread engagement for the primary end of the coupler.
Bar Engagement 2 Specifies the minimum thread engagement for the secondary end of the coupler.
Identity Data
Part Number Displays codes or manufacturer product codes for the coupler.
Type Image Displays a user-defined image file that represents the coupler. See About Managing Images.
Keynote The keynote text.
Model The manufacturer internal number.
Manufacturer The coupler manufacturer.
Type Comments General comments about the coupler family. You can include this information in a schedule.
URL Specifies a link to a web page that contains type-specific information. Click the icon to establish a link.
Description An optional description of the coupler family.
Assembly Code Specifies the uniformat assembly code.
Cost The user-defined cost of the coupler.