Why does staad RCDC provide higher dia bar reinforcement at top of a beam even at the centre of beam?
Is it due to lateral EQ loads included in analysis or some other reasons? Max dia option is selected for detailing.
Hi
if you have selected the Max dia option for detailing, it will provide the maximum diameter at first layer of reinforcement. I believe this is expected by you as max dia option is selected.
detailing styles:
Ast calculation whether due to Eq or other load combinations, we would request you to check the detailed design calculation. if bending moment exists at mid zone of the beam, RCDC will design the reinforcement for that bending moment