Reinforced concrete configuration
The configuration of the reinforced concrete used in the reinforced concrete elements is done in the "Project" tab (in the "Structure" tab), by selecting the "General data" option in the "Project" group of the upper toolbar.
Selecting concrete, rebar steel and aggregate properties
The characteristics of the default reinforced concrete used on site are defined in the "Reinforced concrete" section.
First, the type of concrete associated with each of the following elements is selected from the corresponding drop-down menus:
- Concrete for columns
Defines the concrete used by default in the bars entered in the "Structure" tab from the "Column" or "Bar", "Column" option. - Concrete for floor slab beams
Defines the concrete used by default in the bars entered in the "Structure" tab from the "Beam" or "Bar" option, "Beam". - Concrete for foundation elements
Defines the concrete used by default in the elements arranged in the "Foundation" tab (such as footings, pile caps, centring and tie beams).
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In the "Bar steel" section, the reinforcing steel to be used is selected in each of the following categories:
- Columns
Defines the steel for the following column reinforcement:- Longitudinal reinforcement
- Transverse reinforcement
- Beams
Defines the steel for the following reinforcement of floor beams:- Top assembly reinforcement
- Additional top reinforcement
- Bottom reinforcement
- Transverse reinforcement
- Skin reinforcement
- Foundations
Defines the reinforcement steel for the following foundation elements:- Footing
- Pile caps
- Strap and tie beams
The "Aggregate properties" for each type of element ("Columns", "Floor beams", "Foundation beams" and "Foundations") are specified below.
In each case, the "Nature" and "Maximum size" of the aggregate is defined.
Covers
The "Covers" option can be used to define the cover for each type of reinforced concrete element:
- Columns
The column cover is defined as the distance from the face of the column to the face of the stirrup bar (geometric cover). - Beams
Defines the "Top cover", "Bottom cover" and "Side cover" of beams independently. In all cases, the covers are defined as the distance from the face of the beam to the face of the stirrup bar (geometric cover). - Foundation
Defines the "Top", "Bottom" and "Side" overlaps for both "Footings and pile caps" and "Tie and centering beams" independently, measured from the perimeter of the concrete section to the surface of the bars.
Steel leftovers
The "Steel leftovers" option can be used to enter percentages associated with steel leftovers or losses in "Columns", "Beams", "Footings", "Pile caps" and "Tie and centring beams", respectively.
These leftovers shall be considered as increments in the quantities measured automatically by the program.
