Reinforcement mesh properties
Reinforcement mesh properties
Use the Rebar mesh properties to view and modify the properties of reinforcement meshes. The file name extension of a reinforcement meshreinforcement that represents a mesh of steel bars in two perpendicular directions
In Tekla Structures, the reinforcement mesh bars in one direction are called main bars and reinforcement mesh bars perpendicular to them are called crossing bars.
properties file is .rbm.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Numbering | Mark series of the mesh. |
| Name |
User-definable name of the mesh. Tekla Structures uses mesh names in reports and drawing lists. |
| Class |
Use to group reinforcement. For example, you can display bars of different classes in different colors. |
| Mesh type |
Shape of the mesh. Select Polygon , Rectangle , or Bent. |
| Cross bar location | Define whether the crossing bars are located above or below the longitudinal bars. |
| Cut by father part cuts | Define whether the polygon or part cuts in the part also cut the mesh. |
| Mesh |
To create a Standard mesh, click the ... button and select a mesh from the mesh catalog. The properties of standard meshes are defined in the mesh_database.inp file. To create a custom mesh , select the Custom mesh option and define the properties. |
| Grade |
Steel grade of the bars in the mesh. Available for custom meshes. |
| Bending radius |
Internal radius of the bends in the bar. Available for bent meshes. |
| Hooks |
See Add hooks to reinforcing bars. Available for bent meshes. |
| Cover thickness on plane | Distance from the part surface to the main bars on the same plane as the bars. |
| Cover thickness from plane | Distance from the part surface to the bar, or bar end, perpendicular to the bar plane. |
| Start |
Thickness of concrete cover or leg length from the mesh starting point. Available for rectangular and bent meshes. |
| End |
Thickness of concrete cover or leg length at the end point of the bar. Available for bent meshes. |
| UDAs |
You can create user-defined attributes to add information about reinforcement. Attributes can consist of numbers, text, or lists. You can use the values of user-defined attributes in reports and drawings. You can also change the name of the fields, and add new ones, by editing the objects.inp file. See Define and update user-defined attributes (UDAs). |