Rectangular Column Reinforcing - Lap Options tab

Setting Description
Basic Data
  • Lap Method ? Sets the method for the lap, selected one from the three options: Length, Bar Diameter, and Mechanical Device.
  • Lap Length / Multiplier ? When Length is selected as the Lap Method , this value set in the adjacent field will be used for bar laps.

    When Bar Diameter is selected as the Lap Method, then type to use and the calculated lap length is shown in the Multiplier field.

    It is disabled for Mechanical Device method.

Mechanical Device method enables the Manufacturer /Device settings:
  • Manufacturer ? Sets All or one of the Manufacturers from the drop-down list.
  • Type ? Displays the types of laps. You can set All or one of the Types to narrow the devices list.
  • Device ? Lists the devices in a given type for the selected manufacturer. Select required device from the list to proceed lap settings.
Automatic Lap When checked, enables setting automatic lap:
  • Maximum Stock ? Sets the percentage to use laps at the maximum bar length. Type a percentage in the % Over field to allow this amount over the maximum length.
  • Stagger Laps ? When checked, staggers the bar laps by the indicated distance set in the next field.
  • Stock Length ? Sets the bar stock length for the bar size used (default is 60'-0").
  • Min Length ? Sets the manufactured length for the bar size used (default is 60'-0").
Manual Lap When checked, enables setting manual lap:
  • Anti-Seismic ? When checked, restricts seismic detailing. Enables the Clear Height (Hn) setting.
  • Stagger Laps ? When checked, staggers the bar laps by the indicated distance set in the next field.
  • Floor Index / Label ? Lists the laps located in the current floor, created with the add tool.
Current Floor Lap Location
  • Create ? When checked, enables setting dimensions and offsets to the lap being added in current floor.
  • Label ? Sets the label assigned to each lap added in the list.
  • From Bottom / From Top ? Sets the lap location offset measured from either bottom or from top. When
    • Build-In Location ? Enabled for From Bottom. When checked, the build-in location is taken for floor lap location.
  • Larger Width (Hc) ? Displays the larger width value for the lap.
  • Non Lap Zone ? Displays the non lap zones.
  • Bottom Embedded Depth ? Sets the depth embedded in the bottom.
  • Clear Height (Hn) ? Sets the lap height, for Anti-Seismic lap.
  • Lap Location Offset ? Sets the offset distance of lap from the bottom/top.