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Automatic Design or Check ModeCADS RCCD designs an optimum reinforcementarrangement that can also be checked for othercolumn locations within the building.

Data Import from Analysis SoftwareFile import feature or ‘drag-n-drop’ dynamiclink saves time and eliminates errors by reducing the need for repetitive keyboard input.

Automatic Detailing in AutoCADUsing the CADS RC link to AutoCAD, finishedcolumn designs can be detailed and scheduledin seconds, either individually or by tabulation.

Part of an integrated design suiteCADS RCCD is just one component of acomprehensive suite of RC design and detailingsoftware, which minimises the learning curveand maximises re-use of design information.

Runs in Windows ’95 & Windows NTThe latest Windows functionality and ‘On-lineHelp’ means ease of use and simple networking.

Registered Developerand AutoCAD Dealer

Arrowsmith Court, BroadstoneDorset, BH18 8A X, England, UKTelephone: +44 (0) 1202 603031Facsimile: +44 (0) 1202 658549Email address: sales@cads.co.ukWeb site: http:/ /www.cads.co.uk

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CADS RC Column Designer is a new softwareapplication for the analysis and design ofreinforced concrete columns which fullyexploits the numerous advantages ofWindows ’95 and Windows NT, includinggreater flexibility, network support and amore intuitive user interface. The programallows you to design or check a new job, readan existing column created by CADS8110, orimport a new column via ‘drag-n-drop’ fromCADS Analyse3D frame analysis.

Once completed, the design data, results anddiagrams are printed on headed calculationsheet style pages and can be detailed andscheduled automatically in AutoCAD by theCADS RC Column Detailer.

Major credit cards accepted.

On screen resultsThe program is best used interactively and displays asummary of results for all the bar diameters within therange specified, highlighting the most economical main bar and link reinforcement solution in a diagram.A notes panel below the bar arrangement diagramdisplays the basis of the design, e.g. slender or uniaxial.The users preferred bar arrangement may be selected

with the mouse and the bar details button opens adisplay which gives the full reinforcement data.

Integrated analysis, design & detailing solutionCADS RC Column Designer is a popular stand-aloneapplication that can also be purchased and used as partof the CADS Structural Engineering Suite. By using thedynamic Windows linking from CADS Analyse3D, all of

the data for the column design can be imported bydragging the column from CADS Analyse3D onto CADSColumn Designer. Detailed AutoCAD drawings and barbending schedules are produced automatically by CADSRC from the design results.

Printed resultsBy simply clicking on the appropriateitems, user defined A4 titled andnumbered calculation style sheetswill display the required input data,results and diagrams. A header blockis at the top of every page and, togive a professional finish, can becustomised with a bit image, suchas company name or logo. Theheader can also include detailssuch as, date, job number andreference, designed/checked by, and revision number.

Fast and easy data inputInput of column properties, end conditions (fixed, partial,nominal or free), and clear column height automatically

produce the effective height and slenderness ratio.Concrete and reinforcement properties, such as concretestrength, aggregate size/weight, maximum, minimumand preferred diameters for hot rolled mild or hightensile main bars and links can also be entered. A cover calculator automatically assesses cover requiredaccording to fire and durability parameters.

Design or check modeThe software may be used in two ways. Design modefinds a choice of bar arrangements which will resist

specified axial loads andmoments, whereas check mode determines the load andmoment that a column with specified arrangement ofbars will resist.

LoadsAny number of load cases may be applied and thesoftware supports uniaxial and biaxial bending cases.When a column is both slender and unbraced its

deflection may be constrained by other columns in thebuilding. CADS RC Column Designer allows the user tospecify limiting deflections, for each unbraced axis, to be used for the calculation of the additional moments.

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