Reinforcement Data Form

When frame section properties are specified for rectangular or circular concrete members, some of the reinforcing information for that member can also be specified using the Reinforcement Data form.

Column

If the Design Type is Column, provide input for the following:  

      • Clear Cover for Confinement Bars edit box. This is  the clear cover from the edge of the column to the confinement bar.

      • Number of Longit. Bars Along  3-dir Face edit box. This is the number of longitudinal reinforcing bars (including corner rebar) on the two faces of the column that are parallel to the local 3-axis of the section.

      • Number of Longit. Bars Along 2-dir Face edit box. This is the number of longitudinal reinforcing bars (including corner rebar) on the two faces of the column that are parallel to the local 2-axis of the section.

      • Longitudinal Bar Size drop-down list. This is the specified size of longitudinal reinforcing steel for the section. Only one longitudinal bar size can be specified for a given concrete frame section property.

TIP:  Click the + (plus) symbol beside the Longitudinal Bar Size or Confinement Bar Size (see below) drop-down list to access the Rebar Sizes form. Use that form to add or modify the rebar size for this definition.

Beam

If the Design Type is Beam, provide input for the following:  

See Also

Reinforcement Bar Sizes

 

Access the Reinforcement Data form as follows:

  1. Click the Components > Type > Frame Properties > New command to display the Add Frame Section Property form. (Click here for a list of alternative methods for displaying the Add Frame Section Property form.)

  2. Set the Frame Section Property Type drop-down list to Concrete.

  3. Click the Rectangular or Circular button.

  4. Click the Concrete Reinforcement button.