Reinforcement Tab
The Reinforcement Tab is where bar sizes are selected for shear and flexural reinforcement.
This is also where the user can overwrite the default code specified parameters:
- Max/Min bar spacing for shear and flexure bars.
- Top, Bottom & Side bar clear cover.
- Max/Min Flexure reinforcement ratio.
In all cases if the Code option is selected the program will calculate the appropriate code specified value. If the User option is selected the provided value will be used as long as they are within the code specified limits (when applicable). If the user-specified values are not within the code limits the code limits will be used.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Reinforcement Ratio (flexure only) |
When the BS 8110-97 or CP 65 option is selected in the Code tab, an additional option for Bar Type becomes available in the Reinforcement Tab. This option defines the reinforcement bar type used in construction. This information is only used in calculating the Value of Bond Coefficient for bars in tension from BS8110-97, Part 1, Table 3.26. |