Connection Beam Design Settings Section

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It is the distance from the center of gravity of the tension or compression rebar in the connection beam to the outer face of the concrete.

Min. tensile percentage

It is the parameter that determines the minimum rebar to be placed in the tensile zone in the connection beam. Under no circumstances can the rebar be less than the limit set by this parameter.

Maximum percentage

It determines the upper limit of the tensile rebar to be placed on the connection beam. Under no circumstances can the rebar exceed the limit specified by this parameter. If it is too much, the program will give the message "section is insufficient" for the connection beam where the maximum strength is higher.

Min. B for double stirrup 

The connection beam width is compared with this parameter. As long as the width of the connection beam does not exceed the minimum width specified in this parameter, the tie beams are reinforced with a double arm stirrup. Otherwise, they are equipped with 2 double-armed stirrups.

H for body reinforcement

If the height of the connection beam is more than the value specified in this parameter, the web rebar is placed on the beam.

Min. stirrup interval

The spacing of the stirrup to be placed on the connection beam is chosen not to be less than the value specified in this parameter.

Max. stirrup interval

The spacing of the stirrup to be placed on the connection beam is chosen not to be more than the value specified in this parameter.

Max. mounting interval

It has no function for connection beam.