For some of the shear design parameters, additional user defined limits can be applied - where this is the case minimum and maximum values are specified in Design Options > Column > Reinforcement Layout.

Minimum Shear Link Diameter

For Ties, minimum shear reinforcement size

IF maximum longitudinal bar ≤ 1.27 in. (32.3mm)

shear reinforcement diameter = 0.375 in. (9.5mm)

Minimum shear reinforcement diameter = 0.50 in. (12.7mm)

Maximum Span Region Shear Link Spacing

Controlled by seismic detailing requirements.

Maximum Support Region Shear Link Spacing

Controlled by seismic detailing requirements.