Slab reinforcement plan
Slab reinforcement is drawn on the plan: two-way bottom bars in every span, additional top bars over beams and grid lines, and trimmer bars along slab edges and around openings. KNCad distributes the bars by span and labels each bar's length and spacing.
- Two-way bottom reinforcement
- Additional top support bars
- Edge trimmer bars at slab openings
- Top reinforcement in cantilever (balcony) slabs
- Column head zones in flat slabs
The 12-meter rule
Rebar is usually supplied in 12-meter lengths. A longer bar can't be placed in one piece; it has to be split at a suitable point and the two pieces lapped over a sufficient length. KNCad automatically splits bars longer than 12 meters and shows the lap in the detail. For details, see our article on the 12-meter rule.
Schedule included
Slab reinforcement makes up a significant share of a project's total rebar weight. Every bar drawn on the plan goes into the bar schedule automatically.
FAQ
Can slabs with welded mesh be drawn?
For slabs with welded mesh, the mesh layout and additional bars can be shown together.