Pier Footing Code Check [STG]
General
**Code Check Template:**The code check template is utilized to extract global parameters, results from finite element analysis, and limit states employed in the design process.
Pier Footing: Select Pier footing for code check.
Code Check Location(Dist. in Long. Dir. from Footing Cent): This parameter is utilized to identify the location for code checking. The results are extracted from this location, and the extracted FEComposite results are used in computations. The longitudinal direction refers to the direction along PGL.
Code Check Location(Dist. in Trans. Dir. from Footing Cent): This parameter is utilized to identify the location for code checking. The results are extracted from this location, and the extracted FEComposite results are used in computations. The transverse direction refers to the direction perpendicular to PGL.
Check For [Flexure Only/Shear Only/All]: In certain situations, the user may only wish to verify flexure or shear in certain regions. For instance, the area located beneath a pier may be excluded from the shear check. Related checks in the summary report and code check report will either be guarded or marked as N/A.
Reinforcement Data Preference: This parameter defines the preferred reinforcement data used in code check calculations.
Detailed Report PDF Name (Export): This parameter allows the name of the code check document to be modified when saving it as a PDF. When renaming the file, special attention must be given to the text characters on the linked page, as certain characters may interfere with parametric equations and lead to unexpected results.
State Provisions PDF Name (Export): When 'State Provisions' is selected, this parameter allows customization of the generated code check report’s name. As with the 'Detailed Report PDF Name' input parameter, careful attention must be paid to the use of illegal characters.
Flexural Reinforcements
Reinforcement Material: The reinforcement material can be assigned for flexural reinforcements using this parameter. The materials can either be imported or assigned from the previously defined ones under Properties - Materials.
Longitudinal Direction Reinforcements
The longitudinal direction refers to the direction along the PGL.
Reference Edge [Top/Bottom]: The reference edge for which the reinforcements will be generated and taken into account can be specified by this parameter.
Distance to Reference Edge: This parameter can be used to define the distance from the reference edge to the longitudinal reinforcements.
Rebar Profile: This parameter can be used to select the rebar profile for longitudinal reinforcements.
Rebar Input Preference[Rebar Spacing/Number of Rebar]: This parameter defines the method for specifying the rebar input data.
Spacing of Reinforcements: This parameter can be used to specify the spacing of the longitudinal reinforcements.
Number of Reinforcement per Layer: This parameter is used to specify the desired number of reinforcements in a layer.
Side Edge Clear Cover: This parameter defines the distance between the rebar center and the reference edge.
Transverse Direction Reinforcements
The transverse direction refers to the direction perpendicular to the PGL.
Reference Edge [Top/Bottom]: The reference edge for which the reinforcements will be generated and taken into account can be specified by this parameter.
Distance to Reference Edge: This parameter can be used to define the distance from the reference edge to the transverse reinforcements.
Rebar Profile: This parameter can be used to select the rebar profile for transverse reinforcements.
Rebar Input Preference[Rebar Spacing/Number of Rebar]: This parameter defines the method for specifying the rebar input data.
Spacing of Reinforcements: This parameter can be used to specify the spacing of the transverse reinforcements.
Number of Reinforcement per Layer: This parameter is used to specify the desired number of reinforcements in a layer.
Side Edge Clear Cover: This parameter defines the distance between the rebar center and the reference edge.
Override Cracking Reinforcement Spacing:[YES/NO]: This input controls whether the user wants to override the cracking reinforcement spacing (s) used in the AASHTO Article 5.6.7-1 check. The parameter s is defined as "The spacing of nonprestressed reinforcement in the layer closest to the tension face."
Cracking Reinforcement Spacing - Longitudinal Direction: When the input 'Override Cracking Reinforcement Spacing' is set to YES, the value entered here will override the calculated longitudinal spacing (s) used in the AASHTO Article 5.6.7-1 check.
Cracking Reinforcement Spacing - Transverse Direction: When the input 'Override Cracking Reinforcement Spacing' is set to YES, the value entered here will override the calculated transverse spacing (s) used in the AASHTO Article 5.6.7-1 check.
Shear Reinforcements
Shear Reinforcements [Include/Ignore]: Users can specify whether to include or ignore the shear reinforcements for code checks. If shear reinforcements are to be included, the parameters listed below can be used for code checks. If no shear reinforcement is necessary or defined, the user should select "Ignore" here. This will deactivate all shear reinforcement inputs.
Shear Reinforcement Profile in Longitudinal Direction: The longitudinal direction refers to the direction along the PGL.
Shear Reinforcement Profile in Transverse Direction: The transverse direction refers to the direction perpendicular to the PGL.
Shear Reinforcement Material: A material can be assigned to shear reinforcements using this parameter. The material can either be imported or assigned from previously defined ones.
Spacing in Longitudinal Direction: This parameter can be used to specify the spacing of shear reinforcements in the longitudinal direction.
Spacing in Transverse Direction: This parameter can be used to specify the spacing of shear reinforcements in the transverse direction.
Number of Legs in Longitudinal Direction: This parameter can be used to specify the number of legs of shear reinforcement in the longitudinal direction.
Number of Legs in Transverse Direction: This parameter can be used to specify the number of legs of shear reinforcement in the transverse direction.
Side Reinforcements
Reinforcement Material: The reinforcement material can be assigned for side reinforcements using this parameter. The materials can either be imported or assigned from the previously defined ones under Properties - Materials.
Longitudinal Direction Side Reinforcements
The longitudinal direction refers to the direction along the PGL
Rebar Profile: This parameter is used to select the rebar profile for side reinforcements.
Number of Rebar : This parameter defines the number of rebars on one side of the side reinforcement.
Spacing of Reinforcements: This parameter defines the vertical spacing between the side reinforcements.
Distance to Side Edge: This parameter defines the distance between the side rebar center and the side edge.
Vertical Offset of Rebar Layout from COG of Section: This parameter defines the vertical offset of the rebar layout from the center of gravity (COG) of the section.
Transverse Direction Side Reinforcements
The transverse direction refers to the direction perpendicular to the PGL.
Rebar Profile: This parameter is used to select the rebar profile for side reinforcements.
Number of Rebar : This parameter defines the number of rebars on one side of the side reinforcement.
Spacing of Reinforcements: This parameter defines the vertical spacing between the side reinforcements.
Distance to Side Edge: This parameter defines the distance between the side rebar center and the side edge.
Vertical Offset of Rebar Layout from COG of Section: This parameter defines the vertical offset of the rebar layout from the center of gravity (COG) of the section.
As seen in the drawings below,
The longitudinal direction of the alignment is the X direction of the footing.
The transverse direction of the alignment is the Y direction of the footing.
Be aware that the rotation angle of the footing does not change the local footing directions, and the rotation angle is applied to the footing clockwise.
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