Local modification of the reinforcement can be done either by typing directly in the descriptive grids for the longitudinal bars and stirrups, or graphically, using the tools available in the reinforcement display sheet.

Edit by typing in grids

To change the displayed reinforcement, you can open the reinforcement descriptive grid for the current footing, via the Data|Reinforcement|Footings menu option.

The grid can be repositioned on the screen, minimizing the screen area covered and allowing you to switch between windows with a simple mouse click.

Local modification of armor

Reinforcement modifications are made within the list sheet by appropriately modifying the data defining the bar groups, inserting new bar groups, and deleting those no longer needed from the list. The commands for inserting or deleting groups are the same as those described for input sheets. All changes made to the list sheet are reflected in the drawing's graphics window as soon as it is brought to the foreground. At the same time, the program rechecks the footing cross-sections and updates the stress diagram, if present.

Graphic modification of armor

The modification of the irons and the stirrups can also be done graphically using the commands in the Irons Panel.

Iron Panel

Insert Iron Action

  • To insert a new iron, click on the list in the main or secondary direction; 
  • To add an iron to an existing group, click the group in the list.

Iron Eraser Action

  • To delete an iron, click the group in the list. 

Action Change Diameter

  • To change the diameter, click on the iron, keeping in mind that the left button reduces the diameter and the right button increases it. 

Action Change Type

  • To change the iron type, click on the iron. With each click, the iron changes type according to the Open/Closed cyclic sequence.

Constraints on changes

Please note that even in this case, the program imposes only formal constraints on reinforcement modifications, and compliance with the checks remains the designer's responsibility. In this case, the verification histograms, updated after each modification, are a great help.