Function
- Enter the standard sizes of rebars used in the design of reinforcement for slab/wall elements.
Call
From the Main Menu select [Design] tab > [Type : Meshed Design] > [Design Input Data] group > [Design Parameters] > [Design Criteria for Rebars]
Input
Basic Rebar for slab
Enter basic rebar data for slab:
Top-Dir.1 : Enter rebar size and spacing for top slab in Dir.1
Bot-Dir.1 : Enter rebar size and spacing for bottom slab in Dir.1
Top-Dir.2 : Enter rebar size and spacing for top slab in Dir.2
Bot-Dir.2 : Enter rebar size and spacing for bottom slab in Dir.2
Note
The basic rebar data as seen in the above dialog box is applied to all the slabs. If the user wants to apply different basic rebar data to different slabs, that can be done through Define Sub-Domain
For Slab Design
Enter the additional standard rebar sizes, the spacing of rebars and covers used in the slab design.
Rebar : Standard rebar sizes used for the slab design
Spacing : Spacing of rebars used for the slab design
Concrete Face to Center of Rebar (dT, dB)
Dir. 1 : Cover thickness of Angle 1 Rebar
Dir. 2 : Cover thickness of Angle 2 Rebar
For Mat Design
Enter the standard rebar sizes, the spacing of rebars and covers used in the foundation mat design.
Rebar : Standard rebar sizes used for the foundation mat design
Spacing : Spacing of rebars used for the foundation mat design
Concrete Face to Center of Rebar (dT, dB)
Dir. 1 : Cover thickness of Angle 1 Rebar
Dir. 2 : Cover thickness of Angle 2 Rebars
For Wall Design
Enter the standard sizes of vertical and horizontal rebars and the placement layout of vertical rebars for wall members.
Vertical Rebar : Standard sizes for vertical rebars used in wall design
Horizontal Rebar : Standard size for horizontal rebars used in wall design
Spacing : Spacings of rebars used for the wall design
Concrete Face to Center of Rebar (dw)
Distance between the center of the end vertical rebars and the end of the shear wall (cover thickness).
Note
Spacing of rebars can be specified or deleted using the Spacing Button.
For Shell Design
Enter the standard rebar sizes, the spacing of rebars and covers used in the shell design.
Rebar : Standard rebar sizes used for the shell design
Spacing : Spacing of rebars used for the shell design
Concrete Face to Center of Rebar (dT, dB)
Dir. 1 : Cover thickness of Angle 1 Rebar
Dir. 2 : Cover thickness of Angle 2 Rebars
Note
Layer thickness for the sandwich model can be defined using the Parameter for Sandwitch Model Button.
Consider Iteration for Optimal design :
If you Check off the option, default height of Sandwich thickness is defined as the thickness of 20% of shell.
If you Check on the option, the optimum sandwich thickness will be automatically calculated and used in the analysis.
(When the option is checked on without calculation of the optimized thickness, the input limit thickness is applied.)
Number of Iteration : Enter the maximum number of iterations.
Convergence Tolerance : Enter the Convergence Tolerance value.