In this section, column design is performed, and a column schedule is generated.
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To make specific edits for a particular column design line and/or storey, users can modify the column code check and column design templates as shown in Figure 1c. This provides flexibility to customize the code check and design templates for individual column design lines or specific storeys according to specific design requirements.
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🔬 Revisiting Code Check Templates with a Special Focus on Columns
Under the "Design Criteria" section, you can navigate to the "Code Check Templates" subsection. Once there, you will find a spreadsheet that displays a collection of imported code check templates (as shown in Figure 1d).
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The goal of using these pre-specified rebar templates is to streamline the design process and ensure that columns are efficiently reinforced while meeting the desired design objectives. The templates are designed based on industry standards and best practices, providing users with reliable and effective reinforcement solutions.
🔬 Revisiting Design Templates with a Special Focus on Columns
Under the "Design Criteria" section, there is a dedicated subsection called "Design Templates" that deserves special attention when it comes to column design. Within this subsection, you will find a comprehensive spreadsheet displaying a range of imported design templates (as depicted in Figure 10).
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However, if you need to work at the individual column design line scale and perform specific actions or modifications, it is recommended to refer to the "C n" section. This section focuses on the detailed management and customization of individual column design lines.
To access an individual column design line, you can follow these steps:
Go to the "Column Design" section in the tree view.
Locate the specific column design line you want to access.
Right-click on the desired column design line.
From the context menu that appears, select the "Go To Column Design Line" option.
By selecting the "Go To Column Design Line" option, you will be directed to the individual column design line, allowing you to focus on and work with the specific details and parameters of that column. This option helps streamline the workflow and facilitates easy navigation between different column design lines.
Figure 21 provides a visual demonstration of the process, showcasing the right-click action on a column design line and the subsequent selection of the "Go To Column Design Line" option to access the individual column design line.
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In the next section, we will provide a detailed explanation of the individual column design line parameters.