Transverse Reinforcement
The following information is compiled for each transverse reinforcement bar capacity and shape: (Items similar to longitudinal category unless noted)
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Shape | The transverse reinforcement shape accounting for clear cover. |
| Legs | Total number of shear legs in stirrups. |
| Quantity | The total number of the given shape used for the given grade and size of reinforcement. For spiral reinforcement this is the total number of spirals along the length. |
| Length | The total length of all the bars used for the given shape, grade and size of reinforcement. The stirrup dimensions are based on the center of the stirrup taking into consideration the concrete cover and bar diameter. For spiral reinforcement the length is taken as the bar center diameter of the spiral multiplied by the quantity and does not account for the length of the column. |
| Weight | The weight of the reinforcement is calculated using the area of the reinforcement defined in the Reinforcement Table and the same density of steel used by the rest of the RAM Structural System modules. |