Design parameters for shear (column and wall:ACI 318)
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.