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2021-03-24

Defining Minimum Longitudinal Reinforcement for Reinforced Concrete Columns

In RF‑/CONCRETE Columns, different methods are available for defining the minimum longitudinal reinforcement. The minimum reinforcement can be selected according to the design standard used and/or specified by the user.

In detail, the following options are available to the user for the definition of the minimum longitudinal reinforcement of reinforced concrete columns:

  • Minimum longitudinal reinforcement according to the standard
  • User-defined minimum longitudinal reinforcement
  • User-defined minimum reinforcement area

When you specify the minimum reinforcement area, you can now use an additional tool in which, depending on the number and diameter of the members, the reinforcement area is automatically calculated and transferred to the input window.

If all of the above-mentioned input options are used at the same time, the governing minimum longitudinal reinforcement is used in the column design. In the result windows, you can see the determined individual minimum reinforcements represented in a clearly arranged way in the design details for the required longitudinal reinforcement.


Author

Mr. Meierhofer is the development leader of programs for concrete structures and is available for the customer support team in case of questions related to reinforced and prestressed concrete design.

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