Reinforcements

Figure 1 represents the primary interface for configuring the beam rebar templates. This intuitive interface streamlines the process of defining the rebar properties and arrangements for the beams, facilitating efficient and accurate design.

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Reinforcements

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In the "Reinforcements" spreadsheet, you will find a list of all analytical beams presented in the spreadsheet. Additionally, the beam sections are visually displayed in the drawing space, as depicted in Figure 2. This allows for a comprehensive view of the beams and their corresponding sections, aiding in the design and reinforcement process.

From the "Rebar Template" drop-down cell, you have the option to select and assign a pre-defined rebar template that you have created.

The AEC | BOLT Building Design Suite provides users with the capability to create layered rebar templates or arbitrary rebar templates with ease.

To create layered rebar templates:

→ In the spreadsheet, locate the desired analytical beam and click on the "Create New Template" cell in the "Create Layered Rebar Templates" column.

→ In the spreadsheet, select the transverse reinforcement and enter the clear cover to the stirrup and the transverse spacing.

→ Enter the leg number for the reinforcement.

→ Click "Show" to add rebar layers (Figure 3 and Figure 4)

→ The longitudinal reinforcement spreadsheet will open. Click "Add" to add a rebar layer. (Figure 4).

→ In the spreadsheet (Figure 5 and Figure 6), select the rebar for the layer, enter the rebar count along the layer, specify the distance to the extreme fiber for the top or bottom layer reinforcement. In the spreadsheet, there is a cell labeled "Type" which provides a drop-down menu. This allows you to specify the rebar label as either flexural reinforcement or skin reinforcement. By selecting the appropriate option, you can indicate the intended purpose or role of the rebar within the layer.

→ Click the "Back" button to return to the previous spreadsheet (Figure 3).

→ Clicking "Back" one more time will navigate you back to the main "Reinforcements" spreadsheet, as shown in Figure 7.

To create arbitrary rebar templates:

→ In the spreadsheet, locate the desired analytical beam and click on the "Create New Template" cell in the "Create Arbitrary Rebar Templates" column.

→ In the spreadsheet, select the transverse reinforcement and enter the clear cover to the stirrup and the transverse spacing.

→ Enter the leg number for the reinforcement.

→ Specify longitudinal rebar.

→ Click "Draw Rebars" (Figure 8) to add rebar layers.

→ Enter a value as shown in Figure 9. AEC|BOLT Building Design Suite will create reference lines to guide the reinforcement placement.

→ Click on the point where the rebar center will be located, as illustrated in Figure 10.

Figure 11 provides an example of a random rebar distribution for the arbitrary case.

Layered Rebar Template

This section serves as a comprehensive listing and convenient platform for modifying the rebar allocation in layered, regular beam rebar templates.

Arbitrary Rebar Template

Arbitrary rebar templates offers users the flexibility to design beams with complex and customized rebar arrangements, catering to specific project requirements.

This section serves as a comprehensive list and convenient platform for modifying the rebar allocation in arbitrarily created beam rebar templates from scratch.