Reinforce pour objects using Rebar shape catalog

You can reinforce pour objects in pour views using Rebar shape catalog.

Note:

Rebar sets and Rebar shape catalog are the methods to reinforce pour objects in pour views. If you want to use other reinforcement commands, such as Bar group , or reinforcement components, you need to reinforce single parts in part views. All reinforcement are visible both in part views and in pour views.

When you reinforce pour objects using Rebar shape catalog :

The reinforcement is attached to the reinforced part, not to the pour object.
The reinforcement geometry is defined in accordance with the pour object geometry even though the reinforcement is attached to a part. For example, pour breaks can limit the length of reinforcing bars.
In reports the reinforcement information is listed according to the part, not to the pour object.

Before you start, create concrete parts whose cast unit type is Cast in place. Tekla Structures automatically forms pour objects of them.

Ensure that you are using a pour view. If not, click Pour view on the Concrete tab.
If needed, create pour breaks by selecting any of the Pour break commands on the Concrete tab:
- Single point
- Two points
- Multiple points
To insert a reinforcement to a pour object, on the Concrete tab click Rebar and select Rebar shape catalog.

The Rebar Shape Catalog dialog box opens.
Select a shape from the tree view on the left and modify the properties, if needed.
Click OK.
In the model, place the mouse pointer over a face or an edge of a pour object.
Based on the preview, select a placing for the reinforcement and click the left mouse button to create the reinforcement.

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