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Code Tab

The Code tab is used to define the design code and optional code checks.

SettingDescription
Code
This is used to select the concrete building code.
Included Code Checks

This is used to select any code sections that may be optional or open to various interpretations. The options available vary by the selected Code.

SettingDescription
ACI 318-95 through 318-11 Sec 15.4.4.2 and ACI 318-14 Sec 13.3.3.3(b) This section addresses the distribution of reinforcement in the middle reinforcement strip perpendicular to the long direction of a rectangular footing. If this option is selected, the reinforcement is distributed as prescribed by this section. If this option is not selected, the reinforcement is equally distributed across the footing.