Performing the automatic reinforcement design

First, you should define the parameters that may affect the automatic design.

• reinforcement template – define in templates for longitudinal reinforcement, which layers can be optimise during the automatic reinforcement procedure,

• setup dialogue of service Concrete – specify the default parameters that affect and control the procedure for the automatic design,

• member data related to the automatic design – if required, override the default value (see the point above) by member data that specific for a particular beam.

• define some reinforcement manually prior to the automatic design. This may be important if – for any reason – there are some requirements specified for the practical reinforcement.

Once the parameters are defined, you may start the function for the automatic design.

Procedure to run the automatic design

1. Open service Concrete Advanced.

2. Select branch Automatic member reinforcement design.

3. Double-click function Reinforcement design.

4. Select members that are to be designed.

5. Select the required load case, combination or class.

6. If required, adjust other parameters in the Property window.

7. Select the beam where the new member data are to be assigned.

8. Press action button [Refresh].

9. The selected beams are reinforced.