A new option; Divide, has been implemented in the longitudinal reinforcement edition box of CYPECAD’s advanced beam editor. This option allows users to divide a pack of bars, in such a way that the number of bars indicated by users then becomes part of the other pack. By implementing this option, the one or two packs remaining after the division can be changed to other reinforcement layers.
In previous versions, to change bars belonging to a bar pack from one layer to another, user had to carry out two steps: reduce the number of bars of the packet and create another packet with the same number of bars that were removed (as well as having to indicate the same diameter, position and bar length). This procedure was not only a longer process but also increased the possibility of there being errors in the modifications.
