Pier Footing Code Check [SIG]
- Zeynep Bayam
- Melis Ceylan
- Omer Faruk Ozkan
General
Code Check Template:The code check template is utilized to extract global parameters, results from finite element analysis, and limit states employed in the design process.
Pier Footing: Select Pier footing for code check.
Code Check Location(Dist. in Long. Dir. from cent): This parameter is utilized to identify the location for code checking. The results are extracted from this location, and the extracted FEComposite results are used in computations. The longitudinal direction refers to the direction along PGL.
Code Check Location(Dist. in Transverse. Dir. from Cent): This parameter is utilized to identify the location for code checking. The results are extracted from this location, and the extracted FEComposite results are used in computations. The transverse direction refers to the direction perpendicular to PGL.
Check For [Flexure Only/All]: In certain situations, the user may only wish to verify flexure in certain regions. For instance, the area located beneath a pier may be excluded from the shear check.
Flexural Reinforcements
Reinforcement Material: The reinforcement material can be assigned for flexural reinforcements using this parameter. The materials can either be imported or assigned from the previously defined ones under Properties - Materials.
Longitudinal Direction Reinforcements
The longitudinal direction refers to the direction along the PGL.
Reference Edge [Top/Bottom]: The reference edge for which the reinforcements will be generated and taken into account can be specified by this parameter.
Rebar Profile: This parameter can be used to select the rebar profile for longitudinal reinforcements.
Spacing of Reinforcements: This parameter can be used to specify the spacing of the longitudinal reinforcements.
Distance to Reference Edge: This parameter can be used to define the distance from the reference edge to the longitudinal reinforcements.
Transverse Direction Reinforcements
The transverse direction refers to the direction perpendicular to the PGL.
Reference Edge [Top/Bottom]: The reference edge for which the reinforcements will be generated and taken into account can be specified by this parameter.
Rebar Profile: This parameter can be used to select the rebar profile for transverse reinforcements.
Spacing of Reinforcements: This parameter can be used to specify the spacing of the transverse reinforcements.
Distance to Reference Edge: This parameter can be used to define the distance from the reference edge to the transverse reinforcements.
Shear Reinforcements
Shear Reinforcements [Include/Ignore]: Users can specify whether to include or ignore the shear reinforcements for code checks. If shear reinforcements are to be included, the parameters listed below can be used for code checks. If no shear reinforcement is necessary or defined, the user should select "Ignore" here. This will deactivate all shear reinforcement inputs.
Shear Reinforcement Profile in Longitudinal: The longitudinal direction refers to the direction along the PGL.
Shear Reinforcement Profile in Transverse: The transverse direction refers to the direction perpendicular to the PGL.
Shear Reinforcement Material: A material can be assigned to shear reinforcements using this parameter. The material can either be imported or assigned from previously defined ones.
Spacing in Longitudinal Direction: This parameter can be used to specify the spacing of shear reinforcements in the longitudinal direction.
Spacing in Transverse Direction: This parameter can be used to specify the spacing of shear reinforcements in the transverse direction.
Number of Legs in Longitudinal Direction: This parameter can be used to specify the number of legs of shear reinforcement in the longitudinal direction.
Number of Legs in Transverse Direction: This parameter can be used to specify the number of legs of shear reinforcement in the transverse direction.
As seen in the drawings below,
The longitudinal direction of the alignment is the X direction of the footing.
The transverse direction of the alignment is the Y direction of the footing.
Be aware that the rotation angle of the footing does not change the local footing directions, and the rotation angle is applied to the footing clockwise.
