Function
Enter the standard sizes of main and sub-rebars used in the design of the PT Slab.
Call
From the Main Menu
select [Post Tension] tab > [Analysis] group > [Rebar Input] > [Design Criteria for Rebar]
Input
Basic Rebar for PT Slab
Enable the use of basic reinforcement requirements for the post-tensioned slab design.
Top: Specify the reinforcing bar size and spacing to be provided at the top face of the slab.
Bot.: Specify the reinforcing bar size and spacing to be provided at the bottom face of the slab.
Additional Rebar for PT Slab
Rebar: Specifies the reinforcing bar sizes available for additional reinforcement design. During design, the program selects the appropriate bar size from the specified list.
[Rebar...] option: Opens the reinforcement definition dialog for specifying available reinforcing bar sizes. A maximum of five bar sizes can be selected.
Spacing: Specifies the available reinforcement spacings for additional reinforcement design. During design, the program selects the appropriate spacing from the specified list.
[Spacing...] option: Opens the reinforcement spacing definition dialog for specifying available reinforcement spacings.
Concrete Face to Centre of Rebar
dT: Specify the distance from the top concrete surface to the centreline of the top reinforcement layer.
dB: Specify the distance from the bottom concrete surface to the centreline of the bottom reinforcement layer.
OK: Save the specified reinforcement design criteria.
Close: Close the dialog without applying changes.