5-RCAD Concrete Manual Example Eng 20

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1. EXAMPLES OF ROBOT CAD (RCAD) PROGRAMAPPLICATION

1.1. Typical RC Structures

The example below presents application of the RCAD program for preparation of reinforcementdrawings for typical RC structures (spread footing, column, stairs). It shows step by step the method ofreinforcement modeling, edition as well as final drawing layout. The drawing below presents typicalstair reinforcement.

The following rules will apply while defining reinforcement:

any icon symbol means that the relevant icon is pressed with the left mouse button,

{x} stands for selection of the x option in the dialog box,

d indicates entering the d text in the command line of the program and pressing the Enter button,

LMC and RMC - abbreviations for the Left Mouse button Click and the Right Mouse button Click.

To start work in the Robot CAD program (RC part) the user should press the icon located onthe computer desktop or select the command from the START menu. After a moment the Aut oCADprogram augmented with the options enabling preparation of reinforcement drawings (extended menu,additional toolbar, the Object Inspectordialog box, etc.) will run.


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1.1.1. RC Column

OPERATION PERFORMED DESCRIPTION

(Column - formwork)Opens the Column GEOMETRY dialog box allowingdefinition of RC column formwork.

Selects a column with a circular cross section, changes theappearance of the dialog box.Note: A column type may also be selected by enteringan appropriate number (determining the type of a columncross section) in the Column shape field.

Enter values as shown in the drawing below into the editfields for definition of column dimensions.Additionally axes and level can be defined. If edit fields areempty, then an axis or a level will not be drawn.

Insert Finishes definition of column dimensions, closes theColumn GEOMETRY dialog box.

LMC on a point indicating position of

a drawing

The drawing of column formwork is displayed in the model

layout.

Zooms in the drawing, all drawing elements are displayedon the screen in the largest possible (within the drawingarea) scale.

By means of the window - zoom in the column cross sectionlocated at the bottom of the drawing.


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(Reinforcement cross-section)Opens the Reinforcement - cross-section dialog boxenabling definition of reinforcing bars in a cross section ofan RC structure element.

Selects reinforcement shape, starts definition of a roundstirrup, changes the appearance of the dialog box.

Select the following parameters:8in the Diameterfield,30in the Cover field

Selects reinforcement parameters.

Chooses the method of reinforcement definition, closes theReinfo rcement - cross-sectiondialog box.

Select the contour of the columncross-section

Once the contour is detected, a stirrup shape is drawnwithin the indicated contour.

LMC on a point defining a lap spliceposition

Indicates position of the lap splice with hooks; opens theReinforcement descriptiondialog box.

In the Descriptionfield switch off the

Lengthoption,OK

Disregards length of the defined reinforcement in

description, closes the Reinforcement description dialogbox.

LMC on a selected point Defines a beginning point of the description (it may bea broken line as shown in the drawing below).

LMC on the next description point Defines the next description point.

RMC Opens the context menu.

Position Changes the position of bar description, closes the contextmenu.


Enter Defines reinforcement with description including positionnumber and reinforcing bar diameter.


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Restores previous zoom.

(Reinforcement - elevation)Opens the Reinforcement elevationdialog box.

Changes the appearance of the dialog box, starts definitionof a straight bar with anchor elements.

In the Diameterfield, set: 20 Chooses reinforcement diameter.

In the Shape parameters field setvalues as in the drawing below

Defines parameters of reinforcement shape.

Selects method of reinforcement definition. Closes theReinforcement elevationdialog box.

LMC on a snap point no. 1 (see thedrawing below)

Defines a beginning point of the inserted reinforcement.


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Side Changes the bar position, closes the context menu.

LMC on a snap point no. 2 Defines an end point of the inserted reinforcement, opensthe Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.

In the Descriptionfield switch off theSpacingoption,OK

Disregards spacing of the defined reinforcement indescription, closes the Reinforcement descriptiondialogbox.

LMC on a selected point Defines a beginning point of reinforcement description.


Position Edits bar reinforcement description, closes the contextmenu.


Enter Column reinforcement with description is drawn within the

view.

LMC on a bar no. 2 Selects the recently-defined bar.

Applying typical AutoCAD options (Mirror, Copy) drawreinforcement as in the drawing above.

Zoom in the drawing part containing column cross sectionand part of the longitudinal section.

(Reinforcement - point)Displays the following message in the command line: Selectreinforcement or enter position number.


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Select defined reinforcing bar no. 2,Enter

Chooses the number of reinforcement position (2), opensthe Reinfo rcement - pointdialog box.

Selects method of reinforcement distribution, closes theReinforcement - pointdialog box.Selection of this option results in uniform distribution of thepoint reinforcement along the whole indicated bar.

LMC on a bar no. 1 Selects the bar on which point reinforcement will be drawn.Defined reinforcement is positioned on the internal side ofthe selected reinforcing bar.


Enter Draws the point reinforcement, opens the Reinfo rcement -pointdialog box.

In the nedit field enter 9 Defines the number of bars in point reinforcement.

OK Closes the Reinforcement - point dialog box, opens theReinforcement descriptiondialog box.

Selects the type of description for reinforcement distribution.

OK

Selects bars which will be adjoined by the extension lines,closes the dialog box.

Select graphically any bars of pointreinforcement,Enter

Selects bars of point reinforcement (in the example fourbars have been selected).

LMC on a target location of thereinforcement distribution line

Defines position of the reinforcement distribution line.

LMC on the right side of thedistribution line

Defines position of reinforcement description.


Enter Defines point reinforcement with description (seethe drawing below).


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LMC on reinforcing bar no. 1 Selects transversal reinforcement.

(Reinforcement distribution)Opens the Reinforcement detailingdialog box.

Pressing the icon available in the Distribution TYPEfield willresult in distributing reinforcement along the selected line or

along two indicated elements.

Defines reinforcement spacing by determining the spacingorder with respect to the base point. The icon is available inthe Distribution METHODfield.

Defines method of graphic presentation of a distributed bar.The icon is available in the Viewing DIRECTION field.

OK Accepts parameters determining reinforcement distribution,closes the dialog box.

Initial drawing zoom (all drawing elements are visible on thescreen).

LMC on snap point no. 3 Defines the beginning point of reinforcement distribution.

LMC on snap point no. 4 Defines the end point of reinforcement distribution.In the command line the following text appears: Position offirst bar.

Enter value 50 in the command line,Enter

Determines position of the first bar in distribution.

Enter 6*150 in the command line,Enter

Determines reinforcement spacing.

Enter 250in the command line,Enter

Determines reinforcement spacing.

LMC on snap point no. 4 Determines the range of reinforcement distribution.


Enter Finishes definition of reinforcement, opensthe Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.

OK Accepts standard description settings, closes the dialogbox. In the command line the following text appears:Distribution line location.

LMC on any point determininglocation of the reinforcementdistribution line

Defines position of the distribution line. In the command linethe following text appears: Description location.


Extension line Selection of this option causes description to be displayedon the extension line. Press F8 key to switch off the ORTHOoption.


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LMC on a point determining positionof description

Defines position of description, performs distribution ofcolumn transversal reinforcement with defined description(compare the drawing below).

By means of the window - zoom in the column crosssection.

Note: Once distribution of transversal reinforcement isperformed, the RCAD program updates automaticallydescription of reinforcement in the column cross-section.

LMC on reinforcement descriptionno. 2

Selects bar description.

Fit length of the extension line to the length of a descriptiontext (compare the drawing below).


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1.1.2. Spread Footing

Initial drawing zoom (all the drawing elements are visible onthe screen).

RBCR / Formworks / Spread footing Opens the Spread footing GEOMETRY dialog boxallowing definition of spread footing formwork.

Selects column with circular cross-section.

In the fields for definition of spread footing dimensions entervalues as shown in the drawing below.Additionally axes and level can be defined. If edit fields areempty, then an axis or a level will not be drawn.

Insert Finishes definition of spread footing dimensions, closes theSpread footing GEOMETRY dialog box.

LMC on a selected point After closing the dialog box, a drawing of spread footingformwork including two longitudinal sections and one cross-section appears in the model layout.

Select and delete spread footing dimensions in the

generated drawing.

Zoom in the longitudinal section along the longer side of thespread footing located in the top left part of the inserteddrawing.

RBCR / Reinforcement - elevation Opens the Reinforcement - elevation dialog box whichenables drawing reinforcement in elevation.


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Changes the appearance of the dialog box, starts definitionof a straight bar.

Select the following parameters:16in the Diameterfield,50in the Coverfield


Chooses the method of reinforcement generation. Closesthe Reinfo rcement - elevationdialog box.

LMC on snap point no. 1 (see thedrawing below)

Indicates the beginning point of reinforcement.

LMC on snap point no. 2 Indicates the end point of reinforcement, opens theReinforcement descriptiondialog box.

OK Accepts standard description settings, closes theReinforcement descriptiondialog box

LMC on a selected point Determines the insertion point for reinforcement description.


Enter Inserts reinforcement with description in a place selected bythe user (compare the drawing below).The reinforcement description including position number,reinforcing bar diameter and length will be displayed on thescreen.


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Restores the previous zoom.

Zoom in the cross-section along the shorter side of thespread footing.

RBCR / Reinforcement - elevation Opens the Reinforcement - elevationdialog box.

Select the following parameters:16in the Diameterfield,70in the Coverfield


Chooses the method of reinforcement generation. Closesthe Reinfor cement - elevationdialog box.

Select the beginning and end point ofreinforcement (analogically as duringdefinition of the previousreinforcement)

Selects snap points for the reinforcement being drawn.Opens the Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.

OK Accepts standard description settings, closesthe Reinforcement description dialog box.

The reinforcement description will be displayed on thescreen.

From the bottom toolbar choose theORTHO option or press the F8 key.

Activates the orthogonal mode.

LMC on a selected point Determines the beginning point of reinforcementdescription.

LMC on a selected point Determines the next point of the description.


Enter Inserts reinforcement with description.


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RBCR / Reinforcement - point The following message is displayed in the command line:Select reinforcement or enter position number.

3 Chooses the number of reinforcement position, opens theReinforcement - pointdialog box.

Selects the method of reinforcement distribution, closes

the Reinfo rcement - pointdialog box.Selection of this option results in uniform distribution of thepoint reinforcement along the whole indicated bar.

LMC on bar no. 4 Selects the bar on which point reinforcement will be drawn.Defined reinforcement is displayed on the top side of theselected reinforcing bar.


Side Changes reinforcement position.Defined reinforcement is displayed on the opposite side ofthe formwork.


Enter Generates the point reinforcement, opens theReinforcement - pointdialog box.

In the S edit field enter value 150 Defines parameters of reinforcement spacing.Note: entering a value in the S edit field and placing thecursor at any point within the dialog box will result inautomatic recalculation of the number of bar spacings ina given zone. At the same time the reinforcement drawingchanges.Analogically, entering a number of spacings and clicking onany field will cause automatic recalculation of spacing andchange of the drawing.

OK Closes the Reinforcement - pointdialog box.

In the opened Reinforcementdescriptiondialog box switch off theActive option (compare the drawingbelow)

Deactivates the function of reinforcement calculation.Note: If this option is left active, then reinforcement will betaken into account in reinforcement tables. It this option isswitched off, the reinforcement currently described will notbe considered in a reinforcement table. Thanks to that, theuser avoids including the same reinforcement twice of moretimes in calculations when preparing a reinforcement table.


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Chooses the type of description for reinforcementdistribution.

OK Closes the Reinforcement description dialog box.The following message is displayed in the command line:Distribution line location.

LMC on a target location ofthe reinforcement distribution line Accepts position of the distribution line. The message:Description locationis displayed in the command line.


Determines the position of description.


Enter Draws the point reinforcement with description (comparethe drawing below).

Move the drawing area so that the drawing presents sectionof the longer side of a spread footing.

RBCR / Reinforcement - point The following message is displayed in the command line:Select reinforcement or enter position number.

4 Chooses the number of reinforcement position, opens theReinfo rcement - pointdialog box.

Selects the method of reinforcement distribution, closesthe Reinfor cement - pointdialog box.

LMC on bar no. 3 Selects the bar on which point reinforcement will be drawn.


Enter Generates the point reinforcement, opens theReinfo rcement - pointdialog box.

In the S edit field enter value 250 Defines parameters of reinforcement spacing.


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OK Closes the Reinforcement - pointdialog box.

In the opened Reinforcementdescriptiondialog box switch off theActiveoption

Deactivates reinforcement description.

Chooses the type of distribution description.

OK Closes the Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.


Accepts position of the distribution line.


Determines position of description.


Enter Draws the point reinforcement with description (comparethe drawing below).


Zoom in the cross-section along the shorter side of thespread footing.

RBCR / Reinforcement - elevation Opens the Reinforcement elevationdialog box

Select the following parameters:20in the Diameterfield,50in the Cover field


Changes the appearance of the dialog box. Selection of thisoption enables defining reinforcement of any shape.In the Shape parametersfield enter values as in the drawingbelow.


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Selects method of reinforcement generation. Closesthe Reinfor cement elevationdialog box.

From the bottom toolbar select theOSNAP option

Switches on automatic localization of snap points.

Indicate point I (see the drawingbelow)

Indicates the first auxiliary point.Note: Activation of the OSNAP option and application ofan auxiliary point enables more accurate definition ofreinforcement.

LMC on snap pointA Indicates the first reinforcement point.


Side Defined reinforcement is displayed on the opposite side.

LMC on points B, C Indicates successive points defining reinforcement.


Enter Inserts reinforcement, closes the Reinforcementdescriptiondialog box.


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OK Closes the dialog box without changing the parameters ofreinforcement description.

LMC on the left side of thereinforcement drawn

Defines the beginning point of reinforcement description(see the drawing below).


Mirror Reinforcement description is located on the opposite side ofthe position.



Applying typical AutoCAD options (Mirror, Copy) definereinforcement as in the drawing below.

Move the drawing area so that the drawing presents crosssection of the spread footing and part of the section alongthe longer side.

RBCR / Reinforcement distribution Selection of this option allows defining reinforcementdistribution.

Select reinforcing bar no. 3Enter

Opens the Reinforcement detailingdialog box.

Selects the type of reinforcement distribution.

Divides the formwork element into several zones, in each ofthe designated zones reinforcement spacing may bedefined independently.

Defines the method of graphical presentation ofa distributed bar. The icon is available in the ViewingDIRECTIONfield.

OK Closes the Reinforcement detailingdialog box.


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LMC on snap pointA(see thedrawing below)

Defines the beginning point of reinforcement distribution.

LMC on snap point B Defines the end point of reinforcement distribution.


N-zones Selection of this option enables defining the number ofreinforcement division zones.

1 Accepts the number of reinforcement division zones, opensthe Reinforcement distributiondialog box.

In the Spacing Sedit field enter 150 Defines reinforcement spacing.

In the edit field under the schematicdrawing of reinforcement distribution,set value 60

Sets the value of distance between the extremereinforcement element and zone border.

Pressing this button allows centering reinforcementdistribution.

OK Closes the Reinforcement distribution dialog box.Opens the Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.

Selects method of description for reinforcement distribution.

OK

Indicates (selects) bars that will be presented in distribution the remaining bars will be hidden. Closesthe Reinforcement descriptiondialog box

LMC to indicate selected bars,

Enter

Chooses bars.

LMC on a target locationof the reinforcement distribution line

Defines position of a line with description of reinforcementdistribution (compare the drawing below).

LMC on a point where descriptionis to be located

Defines position of a description.




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Enter Inserts selected bars of defined reinforcementwith description.

RBCR / Reinforcement distribution Selection of this option enables definition of reinforcementdistribution.

Select reinforcing bar no. 4Enter


Selects the type of reinforcement distribution.

Divides the formwork element into several zones, in eachof the designated zones reinforcement spacing may bedefined independently.

Defines the method of graphical presentationof a distributed bar. The icon is available in the ViewingDIRECTIONfield.


LMC on snap point B Defines the beginning point of reinforcement distribution.

LMC on snap point C Defines the end point of reinforcement distribution.


N-zones,1

Accepts the number of reinforcement division zones, opensthe Reinforcement distributiondialog box.



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In the edit field under the schematicdrawing of reinforcement distributionset value 100

Sets the value of distance between the extremereinforcement element and zone border.

Pressing this button allows centering reinforcementdistribution.

OK Closes the Reinforcement distribution dialog box.Opens the Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.


OK

Indicates - selects bars that will be presented in distribution.The remaining bars will be hidden. Closes the dialog box.

LMC to indicate selected bars,Enter

Chooses bars.


Defines position of a line describing reinforcementdistribution (compare the drawing below).

LMC on a point where description isto be located




RBCR / Reinforcement - section Opens the Reinforcement cross-sectiondialog box.

Changes the appearance of the dialog box, starts definitionof a round stirrup


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Select the following parameters:6 in the Diameterfield,30in the Coverfield

Selects parameters of transversal reinforcement.

Chooses the method of drawing the reinforcement, closesthe Reinfo rcement - cross-sectiondialog box.

LMC on the contour indicating thecolumn cross-section

Once the contour is detected, the reinforcement is drawnwithin the indicated object.

LMC on a point defining positionof a lap splice

Indicates position of the lap splice with hooks; opensthe Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.

LMC on a selected point Defines the beginning point of description.


Position Changes the position of bar description, closes the contextmenu.

LMC on the next description point Defines the next description point.


Enter Finishes definition of reinforcement description.

RBCR / Reinforcement - point The message is displayed in the command line: Selectreinforcement or enter position number.

5 Selects number of reinforcement position, opensthe Reinfo rcement - pointdialog box.

Selects method of reinforcement distribution, closesthe Reinfo rcement - pointdialog box.

LMC on bar no. 6 Selects the bar on which point reinforcement will be drawn.


Enter Defines point reinforcement, opens the Reinforcement -pointdialog box.

In the nedit field enter value 9 Defines parameters of reinforcement spacing.

OK Closes the Reinforcement - point dialog box, opensthe Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.

Chooses the type of description of reinforcement distribution

OK

Indicates (selects) bars that will be presented in distribution the remaining bars will be hidden. Closes the dialog box.


Chooses bars of point reinforcement.


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Reinforcement description (compare the drawing below).

RBCR / Reinforcement distribution Selection of this option enables definition of reinforcementdistribution.

Select reinforcing bar no. 6,Enter


Selects type of reinforcement distribution.

Chooses method of reinforcement definition.

Selects method of graphical presentation of reinforcementdistribution.


LMC on snap point 3 Defines the beginning point of reinforcement distribution.


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LMC on snap point 4 Defines the end point of reinforcement distribution.


N-zones Accepts the number of zones of reinforcement division.

1 Opens the Reinforcement distribution dialog box.


OK Closes the Reinforcement distribution dialog box..Opens the Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.


OK Closes the Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.


Defines position of the reinforcement distribution line.







Zoom in the drawing area comprising defined longitudinalsections.

Choose defined reinforcement (no. 6), afterwards, copyit applying typical AutoCAD options (compare the drawingbelow).


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1.1.3. Stairs


(Stairs - formwork)Opens the Stairs GEOMETRY dialog box allowingdefinition of formwork of typical stairs.

Chooses a pattern of stairs.

Insert Finishes defining dimensions of stairs, closes the Stairs GEOMETRY dialog box.

LMC on a selected point Defines the point of insertion for stair formwork.

Select and delete dimensions of stairs.

Zoom in a part of the drawing including the stair formwork.

Opens the Reinforcement - elevationdialog box.

Select the following parameters:10 in the Diameterfield,30in the Coverfield


Changes the appearance of the dialog box. In the Shapeparameters field enter values as specified in the drawingbelow.

Chooses method of drawing the reinforcement. Closesthe Reinfo rcement - elevationdialog box.

LMC on snap point no. 1 (seethe drawing below)

Indicates the beginning point of reinforcement.

In the command line enter: side,Enter

Changes position of point reinforcement.


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LMC on points 2, 3 Indicates successive points determining reinforcement.


Side Changes the position of defined reinforcement.

LMC on point 4 Indicates the end point defining reinforcement.


Enter Inserts reinforcement, opens the Reinforcementdescriptiondialog box.

Enter the following values:6in the Numberfield

Defines components of reinforcement description.

OK Closes the dialog box.

LMC above the reinforcement drawn Defines the beginning point of reinforcement description.



Zoom in the drawing part containing the upper partof the stairs.


Chooses the method of reinforcement definition. Closesthe Reinfor cement - elevationdialog box.

LMC on snap pointA Indicates the beginning point of reinforcement.

LMC on snap point B Indicates the next point of reinforcement.



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LMC on snap point C Indicates the end point of reinforcement.


Enter Inserts reinforcement, opens the Reinforcementdescriptiondialog box.


Defines elements of reinforcement description.


LMC below the definedreinforcement

Defines the beginning point of reinforcement description.



Move the drawing area so that it presents the lower partof the stairs.


Chooses method of drawing the reinforcement. Closesthe Reinfo rcement - elevationdialog box.

LMC on snap point D Indicates the beginning point of reinforcement.




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LMC on snap point E Indicates the next point of reinforcement.

LMC on snap point F Indicates the end point of reinforcement.


Enter Inserts reinforcement, opens the Reinforcement

descriptiondialog box.

OK Accepts standard elements of reinforcement description,closes the dialog box.

LMC above the definedreinforcement

Defines the beginning point of reinforcement description.




RBCR / ModificationEnter

The cursor switches to the selection mode.

LMC on the recently-definedreinforcementEnter

Chooses reinforcement, opens the Reinforcement -elevationdialog box.

In the Shape parameters field unfoldthe selection list and set it as shownin the drawing below

Changes the angle of hook bending.Note: Change of the hook bending angle resultsin automatic recalculation of bar length and updating bargeometry in a drawing.

Close Changes reinforcement parameters, closes the dialog box.

RBCR/ Modification

Enter

The cursor switches to the selection mode.

LMC on the recently-drawnreinforcementEnter

Chooses description of reinforcement, opensthe Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.


Defines elements of reinforcement description.


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Close Completes editing the description of reinforcement, closesthe Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.

Move the drawing area so that it presents the lower partof the stairs.

Esc

Opens the Reinforcement - pointdialog box.

In the Reinforcement type fieldchoose the following values:8in the L edit field,20in the Diameterfield

Defines parameters of point reinforcement.

Chooses method of reinforcement distribution, closes

the Reinforcement - point dialog box. Selection of thisoption will cause the point reinforcement to be evenlydistributed along the entire indicated bar segment.

LMC on bar no. 9 Selects the bar segment on which point reinforcement willbe defined.


Side Changes bar position, closes the context menu.


Enter Defines reinforcement, opens the Reinforcement - pointdialog box.

In the Sedit f ield enter value 250 Defines parameters of reinforcement spacing.

OK Opens the Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.

Cancel Disregards definition of point reinforcement description,closes the Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.


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The following message is displayed in the command line:Select reinforcement or enter position number. Workcontinues in the selection mode.

LMC on any bar of defined pointreinforcement


Chooses method of reinforcement distribution, closes

the Reinfor cement - pointdialog box.

LMC on the bottom left part of barno. 7 (under bar no. 9)

Selects the bar segment on which point reinforcement willbe defined.


Side Changes position of point reinforcement, closes the contextmenu.






Move the drawing area so that it presents the middle part

of stairs.

The following message is displayed in the command line:Select reinforcement or enter position number.

LMC on any bar of earlier-definedpoint reinforcement



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Chooses method of reinforcement distribution, closesthe Reinfo rcement - pointdialog box.

LMC on the middle part of bar no. 7 Selects the bar segment on which point reinforcement willbe defined.

In the command line enter: side,

Enter

Changes position of point reinforcement.




OK Opens the Reinforcement descriptiondialog box

In the Numberfield enter 40 Edits reinforcement description.

Chooses method of description of reinforcement

distribution.

OK

Indicates (selects) bars that will be presented in distribution- the remaining bars will be hidden. Closes the dialog box.


Chooses bars of point reinforcement.


Defines point reinforcement with description (seethe drawing below).


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Move the drawing area so that it presents the upper partof stairs.

The following message is displayed in the command line:Select reinforcement or enter position number. Workcontinues in the selection mode.

LMC on any bar of earlier-definedpoint reinforcement

Opens the Reinforcement - pointdialog box

Chooses the method of reinforcement distribution, closesthe Reinfor cement - pointdialog box.

LMC on the top part of bar no. 7 Selects the bar segment on which point reinforcement willbe defined.






In the analogical manner define point reinforcement for barno. 8

By means of the window - zoom in the drawing partcontaining stairs.

(Reinforcement bar legend)The following message is displayed in the command line:Select/give a number of reinforcement position.


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7 Selects reinforcement that will be drawn additionally outsidethe formwork contour.The following message is displayed in the command line:Insertion point.

LMC on any point Defines the insertion point. The message is displayed:Select dimension position.

LMC on any point Defines position of a (horizontal) dimension line.The message is displayed: Select dimension position.

LMC on any point Defines position of a (vertical) dimension line.The message is displayed: Select position of reinforcementdescription.

LMC on any point Defines position of reinforcement description.


Enter Draws reinforcement placed outside the formwork contour.

In the analogical manner perform operations for bars nos. 8and 9 (compare the drawing below).


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1.1.4. Preparation of Drawing for Print ing

All the drawing elements defined hitherto are displayedon the screen.

(Create view)Starts definition of a view.The following message is displayed in the command line:

Specify first corner.

LMC on points determiningthe corners of a rectangular windowwith a view

Defines region of a view containing 1st section of spreadfooting.

Footing_section_1 Defines name of the view.Note: once definition of a view is completed, the treeprovided in the Object Inspector dialog box will be enlargedautomatically by adding a defined view (comparethe drawing below).

Starts definition of a view.

LMC on points determining a regionof the view

Defines the view containing 2nd section of the footing.

Footing_section_2 Defines name of the view.


LMC on points determining cornersof the view

Defines a view containing projection of the spread footing.

Footing_view Defines name of the view.



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Defines region of the view comprising column reinforcementin elevation with description.

Column_view Defines name of the view.

Starts definition of a view


Defines view presenting column cross-section.

Column_cross-section Defines name of the view.



Defines region of the view containing stair reinforcementwith description.

Stairs Defines name of the view.

(Bars main table)Pressing this icon enables inserting a main table forelements included in the drawing.

LMC on the table insertion point Inserts the main table.



Defines the view including the main table.

Tab_1 Defines name of the view.

(Bars summary table)Pressing this icon enables inserting a summary table forelements included in the drawing.

LMC on the table insertion point Inserts the summary table.



Defines the view including the summary table.

Tab_2 Defines name of the view.

Place the cursor on the Model tab,RMCFrom TEMPLATE

Opens the Select File dialog box allowing selectionof a template.

A1 RoboBAT.dwt

Open

Selects the template from the list of available templates,

closes the Select Filedialog box.

OK in the opened Insert Layout(s)dialog box

Closes the dialog box.An additional tab (A1 RoboBAT) appears on the barat the bottom of the screen.

LMC on the A1 RoboBAT tab Opens the printout layout.


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Move to the area of the objectinspector, next choose the viewnamed Footing_section_1

Chooses the view named Footing_section_1.

RMC Opens the context submenu.

Add to current Printout Selection of this option causes the view named

Footing_section_1 to be included in the template.

LMC on a target location of a printout Positions the view within the A1 RoboBAT template.

In the analogical manner transfer the remaining views(compare the drawing below).


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1.2. Other RC Structures

The example below presents application of the RCAD program for preparation of reinforcementdrawings for untypical RC structures. It shows step by step the method of reinforcement modeling,edition as well as final drawing layout. The drawing below presents the layout of reinforcement fora beam with a technological notch.

The following rules will apply while defining reinforcement:

any icon symbol means that the relevant icon is pressed with the left mouse button,

{x} stands for selection of the x option in the dialog box,

d indicates entering the d text in the command line of the program and pressing the Enter button,

LMC and RMC - abbreviations for the Left Mouse button Click and the Right Mouse button Click.

To start work in the Robot CAD program (RC part) the user should press the icon located onthe computer desktop or select the command from the START menu. After a moment the Aut oCADprogram augmented with the options enabling preparation of reinforcement drawings (extended menu,additional toolbar, the Object Inspectordialog box, etc.) will run.

1.2.1. Freely Supported Beam

OPERATION PERFORMED DESCRIPTION

(Beam - formwork)Opens the Beam FORMWORKdialog box which enablesdefinition of an RC beam formwork.

Selection of a beam with T-shaped cross section, changesthe dialog box appearance.

In the edit fields for definition of beam characteristicdimensions enter values as shown in the drawing below.


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Insert Completes definition of beam dimensions, closes the Beam FORMWORKdialog box.

LMC at a point determining locationof the drawing

A drawing of reinforcement of a freely supported beamappears in the model layout.

With the window zoom in the beam cross section located inthe drawing on the right.

(Reinforcement cross-section)

Opens the Reinforcement - cross-section dialog box

which enables definition of reinforcing bars in cross sectionof an RC structure element.

Selects reinforcement shape, starts definitionof a rectangular stirrup, changes the dialog box appearance.

Select the following parameters:10in the Diameter field,50in the Cover field

Selection of reinforcement parameters.


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Chooses the method of reinforcement definition, closesthe Reinfo rcement - cross-sectiondialog box.

LMC on the pointsAand B(comparethe drawing below)

Selects section snap points, draws stirrup shape withinthe region determined by the indicated diagonal, opensthe Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.

Enter Adopts default values, closes the Reinforcementdescriptiondialog box.

LMC on the target point wherereinforcement description is to belocated,Enter

Defines the insertion point of reinforcement description,completes definition of the rectangular stirrup.

Initial drawing zoom (all drawing elements are visibleon the screen).



Pressing the icon available in the Distribution TYPE fieldcauses distribution of reinforcement along the selected lineor indicated two points.

Defines reinforcement spacing by determining the spacingorder with respect to the base point. The icon is available inthe Distribution METHODfield.

Defines the method of graphical presentationof a distributed bar. The icon is available in the Viewing

DIRECTION field.

OK Adopts parameters determining reinforcement distribution,closes the dialog box. The following message appears inthe command line: Start distribution point.

LMC on snap point no. 1,Compare the drawing below

Defines the beginning point of reinforcement distribution,displays the message: End distribution point.


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Restores the previous zoom.

Using the options of the AutoCAD program modifythe bottom edge of the beam (draw a technological notch)as shown in the drawing below.

LMC on any element,

RMC

Selects stirrups, opens the context menu.

Modify Opens the Reinforcement distribution dialog box.

(Delete)Chooses the option which allows deletion of any barsof reinforcement distribution, closes the dialog box.

LMC on all the bars located abovethe technological notch,Enter

Deletes selected reinforcement bars, returns to the dialogbox.


LMC on the beam cross sectionlocated to the right

Selects elements of the beam cross section (withoutreinforcement).

(Copy object)Selects the option which allows copying elements.

Copy the beam cross section and next, using the optionsof the AutCAD program modify it in such a way so that theheight of the copied beam cross section is identical as theheight of the beam at the point of the technological notch.

(Reinforcement cross-section)Opens the Reinforcement cross-section dialog boxwhich enables definition of reinforcing bars in cross sectionof an RC structure element.

Selects reinforcement shape, starts definitionof a rectangular stirrup, changes the dialog box appearance.

Select the following parameters:10in the Diameter field,

50in the Cover field

Selection of reinforcement parameters.

Chooses the method of reinforcement definition, closesthe Reinfo rcement - cross-sectiondialog box.

LMC on the section snap points(analogously as in the case of asolid section)

Selects section snap points, draws stirrup shape withinthe region determined by the indicated diagonal, opensthe Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.


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Enter Assumes deafult values, closes the Reinforcementdescriptiondialog box.


Defines the insertion point of reinforcement description,completes definition of the rectangular stirrup.

Initial drawing zoom (all drawing elements are visibleon the screen).



Selects type of reinforcement distribution.

Selects method of reinforcement distribution.

Defines the method of graphical presentationof a distributed bar. The icon is available in the ViewingDIRECTION field.

OK Adopts parameters determining reinforcement distribution,closes the dialog box. The following message appears inthe command line: Start distribution point.

LMC on snap point no. 3,Compare the drawing below

Defines the beginning point of reinforcement distribution,displays the message: End distribution point.

LMC on snap point no. 4 Defines the end point of reinforcement distribution.The following message appears in the command line:Beginning of zone.

LMC on snap point no. 3 Defines the beginning point of reinforcement zone, displaysthe following message: End of zone.

LMC on snap point no. 4,Enter

Defines the end point of reinforcement zone.Opens the Reinforcement distribution dialog box.

In the Numberfield enter 5,OK

Defines the number of bar spacings, opensthe Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.


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(2 points)

Selects the method of reinforcement drawing, displaysthe following message in the command line: Selectbeginning point.

LMC on snap point no. 3 Selects the beginning point, displays the following messagein the command line: Select end point.

LMC on point no. 4 Selects the end point, opens the Reinforcement

descriptiondialog box

OK Adopts default description settings, closesthe Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.


Defines insertion point of reinforcement description,completes definition of a straight bar. Reinforcementdefined so far is presented (without descriptions)in the drawing below.

(Reinforcement elevation)Opens the Reinforcement elevationdialog box.

Selects parameters of a bar shape, changes the dialog boxappearance.

In the opened dialog box selectparameters as shown in the drawingbelow



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Selects the method of reinforcement drawing, displaysthe following message in the command line: Selectbeginning point.

LMC on snap point no. 1(compare the drawing below)

Selects the beginning point, displays the following messagein the command line: Select next corner.

LMC on snap point no. 3 Selects next reinforcement point, displays the following

message in the command line: Select next corner.

LMC on point no. 3 ,Enter

Selects next reinforcement point, opens the Reinforcementdescriptiondialog box.

OK Adopts default description parameters, closesthe Reinforcement descriptiondialog box.The following command appears in the command line:Beginning point of description.

LMC on any point Defines the beginning point of description.


Enter Completes reinforcement definition.

In the analogous manner define reinforcementon the opposite side of the technological notch.The result of the operations performed (without presentationof reinforcement description) is illustrated in the drawingbelow.

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