Transverse Reinforcement
The following information is compiled for each transverse reinforcement bar capacity and shape: (Items similar to longitudinal category unless noted)
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Shape | The stirrup shape accounting for clear cover and transverse bar type. |
| Type | The stirrup type as Open, Closed or Continuous. Continuous is used when the open stirrups only have one leg. |
| Legs | Total number of shear legs in stirrups. |
| Quantity | The total number of the given shape used for the given grade and size of reinforcement. |
| Length | The total length of all the bars used for the given shape, grade and size of reinforcement in all cases the hook length is not considered. The stirrup dimensions are based on the center of the stirrup taking into consideration the concrete cover and bar diameter. For open stirrups the top width is not considered. For open stirrups with only one shear leg the shear reinforcement is considered to be continuous along the length of the beam so the length is the total number of shear legs multiplied by the shear leg length and added to the bar set length. |
| Weight | The weight of the reinforcement is calculated using the area of the reinforcement defined in the Reinforcement Table and the same density of steel used by the rest of the RAM Structural System modules. |