Longitudinal reinforcement (70)

Longitudinal reinforcement (70) creates longitudinal reinforcing bars to concrete parts.

Objects created


Situation	Description
	Concrete slab with longitudinal main bars and standard hooks.

Use the Parameters tab to define the longitudinal bars properties and spacing.


Option	Description
Prefix	Prefix for the part position number.
Start No	Start number for the part position number.
Name	Tekla Structures uses the name in drawings and reports.
Size	Diameter of the reinforcing bar.
Grade	Strength of the steel used in the reinforcing bars.
Class	Use Class to group reinforcement. For example, you can display reinforcement of different classes in different colors.

If the part has a cut, enter the concrete cover thicknesses at cut positions.

Enter the concrete cover thicknesses on the plane and from the plane.

Enter the concrete cover thickness at the start and end of the bars.


Option	Description
Spacing	Define the spacing of reinforcement bars. Use a space to separate spacing values. Enter a value for each space between the bars. For example, if there are 3 bars, enter 2 values.
Number of bars	Enter the number of reinforcing bars.

Select the location of reinforcing bars from the list. The default is that the bars are on both sides.

Use the Hooks tab to create hooks and define their properties.

Define the hook type separately for the start and end of the part. The options are:

If you select a standard hook, the Angle, Radius, and Length use predefined dimensions.


Option	Description
Angle	Enter a value between -180 and +180 degrees.
Radius	Enter the internal bending radius of the hook.
Length	Enter the length of the straight part.

Select the direction of hooks from the Direction list.

Select to create the hooks for split rebars from the Hooks for split rebars list.