BARBOX LEARNING 2026
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Beam Reinforcement Design

Configure longitudinal bars, stirrup distribution, and hook geometry for multi-span structural beams.

Span Management

Use the Previous and Next controls to cycle through individual spans of a continuous beam. Settings can be defined uniquely for each span or synchronized across the entire element.

Longitudinal Reinforcement

Define the primary structural bars and additional support reinforcement layers.

Main Bars Primary Layer

Specify the Quantity and Diameter for top and bottom continuous reinforcement.

Support Logic Extra Support Layers

Add localized reinforcement at supports to handle peak moments without increasing the full-span bar area.

Optimization Full Bar Length

Enable Optimized Bar Length to utilize maximum stock lengths and minimize laps where applicable.

Stirrup & Transverse Rebar

Configure shear reinforcement spacing and overrides.

Parameter Function Override Logic
Quantity & Spacing Defines the number of stirrups and the center-to-center distance. Global Override Checkbox
When checked, these settings bypass the default Beam Rebar Settings.
Diameter Sets the bar size for the shear links/stirrups.

Hook Definition

Select anchor types for bar ends (90°, 135°, or 180° hooks). The system automatically calculates development lengths based on the selected Diameter.

Detail View Creation

Three specialized checkboxes allow for the automated generation of sections within the Beam Elevation View:

  • Left Support Detail
  • Mid-Span Detail
  • Right Support Detail
Apply Changes

Commits the reinforcement geometry to the Revit model for the current span.

Help / Documentation

Opens this guidance page for parameter definitions.