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Concrete and Reinforcement form (Strap Footing)

Used to specify concrete and reinforcement bar to be used for the design of a strap footing.

Opens when Strap Footing Job > Design Parameters > Concrete & Reinforcement is selected in the Main Navigator pane.

SettingDescription
Unit Weight of Concrete Specify a density to be used for concrete (wC), in the selected units.
Minimum / Maximum Bar Spacing Specify the minimum and maximum distances to be allowed between reinforcing bars, in the selected units.
Strength of Concrete Specify the ultimate strength of the concrete (f'c), in the selected units.
Yield Strength of Steel Specify the yield strength of steel reinforcing bars (fy), in the selected units.
Minimum / Maximum Bar Size Select the minimum and maximum allowed reinforcing bar sizes to be used in the design of bottom bars. Sizes listed correspond to the appropriate bar sizes used in the selected Design Code.
Top Min/Max Footing Bar Size Select the smallest and largest size of rebar to use for footing top steel. Sizes listed correspond to the appropriate bar sizes used in the selected Design Code.
Minimum / Maximum Pedestal Bar Size Select the minimum and maximum allowed reinforcing bar sizes to be used in the pedestal design. Sizes listed correspond to the appropriate bar sizes used in the selected Design Code.
Set as Default

Select Yes to have the current parameter values set as the defaults for new Strap Footing: Concrete and Rebar parameters.