Topic: reinforcement bar

Hello.
I Want to Add a Bar in the beam .clear cover is 35 mm and Bar size is 20 mm.
for  Y coordinates of the two joints I must enter 35 mm or ( 35+20/2) mm.
tank you so much.

Re: reinforcement bar

Hello, reinforcement is defined by coordinates of its axis in ATENA. Therefore, (cover + 1/2 bar diameter) is the correct distance from the concrete surface.