Beam Geometry Form (Ribbed Beam Footing)
Used to input the beam geometric parameters.
Opens when is selected in the Main Navigator pane.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| UDL On Beam | Type a uniform dead load applied over the length of the grade beam, in the selected units. For example, this may be the weight of a wall load over the beam. |
| Min / Max Depth | Type the range of beam depth permissible for design, in the selected units. The design process will begin with the minimum depth and iterate designs up to and including the maximum depth specified. Beam depth is taken from top of grade beam to bottom of spread footing. |
| Beam Width | Type the width of the beam above the spread footing, in the selected units. |
| Min / Max Bars Size (Main Bar) | Type the range of permissible longitudinal reinforcing bar sizes. |
| Min / Max Bars Size (Stirrup) | Type the range of permissible stirrup sizes. |
| Min / Max Spacing of Stirrup | Type the permissible range of stirrup spacing, in the selected units. |
| Stirrup Type | Type the number of stirrup legs present in a cross section. |
| Set as Default | Select ‘Yes’ to have the current parameter values set as the defaults for new Ribbed Beam Footing: Beam Geometry parameters |