RAM Structural System Help

Process - View/Update Transverse Reinforcement

The Transverse Reinforcement tab is where the transverse reinforcement design is displayed and changes to the design can be made.

The size of the transverse bars cannot be changed because it is connected to the bar pattern, which is selected on the longitudinal page.

The number, spacing of shear legs and start and end location of the segments can be changed.

Additional reinforcement sections can be added to vary reinforcement within a story if desired. The start and end locations of the segments in a column are linked. For example if the end location of a segment is changed the adjacent start location is update to eliminate the possibility of overlapping segments.

Clicking the Analyze button will analyze this modified design.

The Major and Minor column shear diagrams are displayed to the right of the reinforcement layout grid. The red envelop is the required capacity and the green envelope is the provided capacity. The slider can be moves by left clicking on the ends and dragging it up or down the diagram. The provided and required shear capacities are reported below the diagram.