Column Reinforcing - Ties tab

Used to create tie zones — each with different spacing or bar sizes — and tie types within each zone.

As many different types of ties as necessary can be entered, with each new tie saved as a line in the detail table. The ties are defined by clicking the bars in the cross section around which the tie is placed. Each Tie Zone is used to create a separate spacing or tie arrangement along the height of the column. Each tie within a zone is used to specify an individual tie at each spacing location along the zone.

Setting	Description
Zone Data	Label – Type a string used to identify the tie bar. Each label must be unique for the column. Bar Size – Select the size of the bar from the list. Location – Sets the region of the column for the tie zone: selected one among the options: Start, Middle, or End. Spacing – A value indicating how the ties are to be spaced along the length of the column. Valid entries include lengths and variable or zone spacing formulas. Start / End (Offsets) – Sets distance from the start of the zone to the first tie, and from the end of the zone to the last tie, respectively. Remark –Type a string used for informational purposes only. This value can be included in the label. Via N*Height – For both Start and End offsets, sets the Start and the End spacing for ties using the formula value.
Tie Data	Label – Sets the label naming the tie. Offset – Sets the offset to the tie. Remark – Adds a remark string to tie.
Start/ End EC	The following descriptions apply to all start and end options. Type – Select the type of end condition for each position: Bend – A hook end. Hook – Two 90° bends, creating a hooked parallel leg. Crank – Offset bar 90 Degree Hook – Same as a `Bend`, but with the angle set at 90°. 135 Degree Hook – Same as a `Bend`, but with the angle set at 135°. 135 Degree Seismic Hook – Same as a `135 Degree Hook`, but with the lengths specified for seismic detailing. 180 Degree Hook – Same as a `Bend`, but with the angle set at 180°. Or, a hook with a single bend. Projection – Additional straight length. User – User-entered condition with two bends. Tip: For additional details, Working With End Conditions.
Rotation	Type a rotation angle (in degrees). Click to rotate the bar by increments of 90 degrees.
Edit End Condition Values	When you select an end condition type, the standard values and angle are applied. If necessary, click Edit End Condition Values to enter custom end condition settings. See Rebar End Properties dialog.
Status	Indicates if you have used standard or user-defined end conditions.
	Adds a new line to the corresponding table and clears the controls in the editing area allowing a new tie zone or bar to be entered.
	Deletes the current line from the corresponding table.