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Materials

There are common The AEC | BOLT BIM Cloud library provides commonly used steel and common used concrete material definitions in AEC|BOLT BIM Cloud  library. If these material definitions are not imported by using the Quick Import button that , which is explained in detail on the page found at Settings page , definitions they must be imported separately in order to be used as shown utilize them, as demonstrated below.

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  • Go to the Materials section and click “ Material DB”on "Material DB."

  • Select ASTM A615 Gr60 for steel and Conc 4000psi → click “import”

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  • for concrete, then click on "Import."

Additionally, you have the option to include a custom material definition, as shown illustrated below.

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  • Go to the Materials section → click “Add” and click on "Add."

  • Enter the values of for the material properties Name and provide a name for the material.

Rebars

There are rebar definitions in The AEC | BOLT BIM Cloud library contains rebar definitions. If these rebar definitions are have not been imported by using the Quick Import button that , which is explained in detail on the page found at Settings page , they are must also must be imported in order to be used. Process utilized. The process for importing rebar definitions is the same as importing of material definitions.

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  • Go to Rebar section → click “Rebar DB” → select rebars → click “import”

A material must be assigned to rebars to avoid errors during analysis. Assign ASTM A615 Gr60 as shown belowTo avoid errors during analysis, it is essential to assign a material to rebars. Follow the steps below to assign ASTM A615 Gr60:

  • Select the rebars that need a material assignment.

  • Choose ASTM A615 Gr60 from the available material options.

  • Assign ASTM A615 Gr60 to the selected rebars.

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