The Column Tab is used to specify the reinforcements for the different columns of the pier structure.

To start, select the column of the structure you want to design from the Columns # list and the type of stirrup (ties or spiral) from the Lateral B Substructure does not determine if a column is braced or unbraced.

Either manually input the reinforcement for the selected column or click the Auto Design button to have the program automatically design the selectear Type list. Under Moment Magnific, d column.

Click Auto Design to open the Design Column screen. Select the bar size and tie/spiral size from the lists and click OK. of the screen.

When Auto Design is done Substructure resets the Rebar Pattern to rectangular for all column shapes except cSubstructure will automatically design the selected column and display the design status before returning to the Column screen. Then, the required reinforcement will appear in the list at the bottom ircular and octagonal columns. For circular and octagonal columns, the pattern is reset to circular. Rebar orientation is reset to face parallel.