Rebar Crank
Not version-specific
Tekla Structures
Environment
Not environment-specific
The rebar crank plug-in allows user to create the cranked laps for reinforcement in RCC structures
How to Locate
‘Rebar Crank’ plugin is available in 'Application and Component' after installation.Image
Usage
Click the icon ‘Rebar Crank' from 'Application and Component'. User has to pick the parent rebar or rebar group and then the next rebar to which the crank lap is to be done.Plug-in Dialog box
This plug-in dialog box contains following tabs.• Parameters
Parameters
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Crank ratio
Using this option the crank can be specified in the ratio 1: X
Distance
Using this option the crank distance can be specified
Lap length
The lap length can be modified which is shown as “200” in the above picture
Crank orientation
There are several options available to orient the cranked bars as shown in the picture below.
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Additional Information
This plugin works for rebars and it is useful for cranked laps especially in columns or other parts where the size of the concrete member changes.