7 January 2021
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How do you define the descriptions of various reinforcement results,such as the required reinforcement?
Answer
The descriptions of the reinforcement in the Results navigator are defined as follows:
As,-z (top) :
- Upper longitudinal reinforcement, that is, all longitudinal reinforcement that is above the centroidal axis of the cross-section, see Image 01
As,+z (bottom) :
- Bottom longitudinal reinforcement, that is, all longitudinal reinforcement that is below the centroidal axis of the cross-section
As,T :
- Total longitudinal reinforcement of the cross-section that is required due to torsion
As,-z (top) + As,T/2 :
- Upper longitudinal reinforcement (see above) plus half of the required longitudinal reinforcement from torsion
As,+z (bottom) + As,T/2 :
- Bottom longitudinal reinforcement (see above) plus half of the required longitudinal reinforcement from torsion
asw,T,stirrup :
- Stirrup reinforcement from torsion
- Always single-leg, that means: reinforcement content from one leg on one stirrup member
- Resulting from the theoretical assumption of a spiral stirrup reinforcement
asw,V,stirrup :
- Stirrup reinforcement from shear force
- Two-, three-, or four-leg, that means: reinforcement content from one leg on two, three, or four stirrup members
- Setting the number of legs under stirrup parameters, Window "1.6 Reinforcement", "Stirrups" tab, see Image 02
2*asw,T,stirrup + asw,V,stirrup :
- Total stirrup reinforcement from torsion and shear force
- In this case, two-leg for torsion, therefore Factor 2 before asw,T,stirrup, shear reinforcement according to the setting from Image 02
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Reinforcement Description Definition Results navigator Required Longitudinal reinforcement Torsion Stirrups Shear Reinforcement
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