Proper way to model curved beam reinforcement?

[Anonymous]

currently im sketching the main reinforcement and arraying the stirrups...is there any faster or better way to do this?

[dzanta · Accepted solution]

most will use the Radial array feature to array the reinforcing

some will try the Vary Rebar Set feature....works only some of the time

some will use Dynamo

http://aucache.autodesk.com/au2016/sessionsFiles/15357/11251/handout_15357_ES15357-VERMEULEN-AU2016....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LVp1ugNo_U

hope these help.

[Anonymous]

eliptical beams?? we cant array that...

[dzanta]

oh my....elliptical arrays....they are the bane of architecture!...let me think about this one today...will get back to you.

[dzanta]

Perhaps create the stirrup rebar as an adaptive family and then use the Divided Path function to array it.

or

Create the stirrup rebar as a baluster family and then use this in a railing.  The placement/quantity of the "rebar" can then be adjusted using the Type Properties Window under "baluster placement"