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In this blog post, you shall get the clear idea on how to use RFACE paramter in STAAD.Pro. It is important to use the parameter correctly in order to get the right requirement of reinforcement.
Mon Apr 14, 2025
In SP-16, Design charts for combined axial compression and bending are given in the form of interaction diagrams in which curves for Pu/fckbD versus Mu/fckbD² are plotted for different values of p/fck, where p is the reinforcement percentage.
Charts for rectangular sections have been given for reinforcement equally distributed on two sides (charts 27 to 38) & for reinforcement equally distributed on four sides (charts 39 to 50).
In STAAD.Pro, during design of a concrete column member using IS456 code, user can specify the face of the column for longitudinal bar arrangement using the RFACE parameter. There are three options provided.
The default value is 4 which indicates that program will arrange the longitudinal reinforcement bars equally at four faces of the column.
Now, let us under stand the local Y and Z axis of member. In the property dialogue box, YD is depth and ZD is width of member as per property window. Let us see the isometric view of member with local axis.
Blue is the X axis.
Green is the Z Axis.
Red is the Y Axis.
Hence, if the member is as shown in this image, i.e. to arrange the reinforcement parallel to y axis, RFACE 3 has to be given.
Blue is the X axis.
Green is the Z Axis.
Red is the Y Axis.
Hence, if the member is as shown in this image, i.e. to arrange the reinforcement parallel to Z axis, RFACE 2 has to be given.
Vijay Solanki
I am the co-founder of STRENCON Engineering LLP and a professional structural engineer with over 12 years of experience in the field. My expertise lies in the design of RCC and steel structures, as well as foundation systems. I am committed to sharing practical, experience-based knowledge to support the professional development of fellow civil engineers. Outside of my core engineering work, I focus on creating educational content to contribute to the growth of the engineering community.