Punching shear checks
You decide if RAM Concept performs punching shear calculations.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Perform punching shear checks | Checking this box instructs RAM Concept to draw punching shear checks at each column. |
| Cover to CGS | The distance from the top of the slab to the centroid of the top reinforcement. Usually this is the distance from the top of the slab to the bottom of the top bar. RAM Concept subtracts this distance from the slab thickness to determine the "d" distance. |