Reinforcement functions

The commands for reinforcement are splitted in one command for the form and one command for the placement. The form command is like a directive. The form is valid until it is replaced by another form. The valid form can be placed in different placements.

The layer of the reinforcement objects can be set with the script directive LAYER. All other common properties as there are pen, line and linetype are fixed to the default values

To define the form and place the bar use script commands like:

REINF_STIRRUP_RC ... , ...

REINF_PLACE_L … , ...

Currently available placementtyps are: REINF_PLACE, REINF_PLACE_L, REINF_PLACE_C.

The naming rules for the forms: “REINF_” + “BAR / STIRRUP” + Form + specialization

For the form these abbreviations are valid:

L=linear

R=rectangular

Q=quadrangular

P=polygonal

C=circular

F=free

For the specialization these abbreviations are valid:

C=closed

O=open

2=planar

D=diamond

S=S-shaped

L=L-shaped

PL=polyline

CB=corbel

CN=corner

T=Torsion

SB=Starter Bar

HL=horizontal loop

SP=spacer

The abbreviations for form is mandatory, the one for specialization is optional.

Examples:

REINF_STIRRUP_RC ..... rectangular (R) , closed (C) Stirrup

REINF_BAR_L ..... liniar (L) bar

REINF_STIRRUP_QO ..... quadrangular (Q), open (O) Stirrup

REINF_BAR_PL ..... polygonal (P) , L-shaped (L) bar

REINF_BAR_L