Use adaptivity to modify a reinforcement

Tekla Structures
Modified: 11 Mar 2026
2026
Tekla Structures

Use adaptivity to modify a reinforcement

Reinforcement follows the shape of the part when the reinforcement handles are located on the face or edge of the part.

The following types of adaptivity are available:

  • Default adaptivity: the Default adaptivity setting of the model is used for the reinforcement.

    Note that if you select the Default option for a rebar set modifier, the modifier uses the adaptivity setting of the rebar set it belongs to, not the Default adaptivity setting of the model.

  • Adaptivity is off: changes in the parent part do not affect objects that are attached to the part.
  • Fixed adaptivity: handles retain their absolute distances to the nearest part faces.
  • Relative adaptivity: handles retain their relative distances to the nearest part faces in relation to the part’s overall size.
Tip:

To modify the general adaptivity settings, click File > Settings > Options > General.

You can also modify the adaptivity settings for each reinforcement separately. These modifications override the general settings in the Options dialog box.

  1. Select a reinforcement.
  2. Right-click, select Adaptivity, and then select one of the adaptivity options.

    When a part is modified, Tekla Structures handles the reinforcement according to the adaptivity selection.

Adaptivity examples

Reinforcing bars in their original position
Fixed adaptivity
Relative adaptivity
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