Strength (only) calculations
This section shows results where only the strength rule set is considered.
Design Status layer
The following figure shows the effect of code detailing on the reinforcement for the design status layer.
Note that with code detailing:
Reinforcement layer
The following figure shows the effect of code detailing on the reinforcement on the reinforcement layer.
Note that:
- these program bars are rationalized such that the number of top bars is consistent either side of a support
- these program bars could be changed to User bars
- individual bars can be shown via the visible objects
- RAM Concept details the top bars at the right hand support with a 90 degree bend
Effect of Reinforcement Layout and Detailing Parameters
The Reinforcement Layout and Detailing Parameters affect the reinforcement bar layout, the following figure exhibits different reinforcement results from the previous figure when changes are made to one parameter (in this case, the Bar Length Cost parameter is 3 rather than 1). See "Reinforcement layout and detailing parameters" in Chapter 28, "Calculating Results".
Design Status layer with plot: Bottom without span detailing:
For this plot, the design strips' span detailer setting of code has no effect.
Design Status layer with plot: Bottom with span detailing:
The span detailing plot uses "skyline" plotting.
Note that the design strips' span detailer setting of code produces more reinforcement.
Design Status layer with plot: Bottom (Developed) with span detailing:
This plot is exactly the same as "Bottom without span detailing" (that is, the Raw reinforcement) because this example uses just the Strength Rule Set and all such reinforcement must be developed.
