Reinforcement mesh properties
Use the Rebar mesh properties to view and modify the properties of reinforcement meshes. The file name extension of a reinforcement mesh properties file is .rbm.
Option | Description |
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Numbering | Mark series of the mesh. |
Name |
User-definable name of the mesh. Tekla Structures uses mesh names in reports and drawing lists. |
Class |
Use to group reinforcement. For example, you can display bars of different classes in different colors. |
Mesh type |
Shape of the mesh. Select Polygon, Rectangle, or Bent. |
Cross bar location | Define whether the crossing bars are located above or below the longitudinal bars. |
Cut by father part cuts | Define whether the polygon or part cuts in the part also cut the mesh. |
Mesh |
Identifier of the mesh. For standard meshes, the mesh name used in the mesh catalog. To create a Standard mesh, click the ... button and select a mesh from the mesh catalog. The properties of standard meshes are defined in the mesh_database.inp file. To create a custom mesh, select the Custom mesh option and define the properties. |
Grade |
Steel grade of the bars in the mesh. Available for custom meshes. |
Bending radius |
Internal radius of the bends in the bar. Available for bent meshes. |
Hooks |
See Add hooks to reinforcing bars. Available for bent meshes. |
Cover thickness on plane | Distance from the part surface to the main bars on the same plane as the bars. |
Cover thickness from plane | Distance from the part surface to the bar, or bar end, perpendicular to the bar plane. |
Start |
Thickness of concrete cover or leg length from the mesh starting point. Available for rectangular and bent meshes. |
End |
Thickness of concrete cover or leg length at the end point of the bar. Available for bent meshes. |
UDAs |
You can create user-defined attributes to add information about reinforcement. Attributes can consist of numbers, text, or lists. You can use the values of user-defined attributes in reports and drawings. You can also change the name of the fields, and add new ones, by editing the objects.inp file. See Define and update user-defined attributes (UDAs). |