midas CIM Tutorial - Reinforcement Bar - 1 - Superstructure - PSC Box Bridge

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midas CIM reinforcement bar modeling tutorial using a PSC Box bridge example. Guides learners through initial setup including changing units, loading a tutorial base file, and defining materials. Demonstrates curve library transparency settings, drawing transverse and longitudinal rebars with specific properties such as code (ASTMA 615), grade (60), diameter (#6), hook options, cover thickness, and offsets. Covers creating rebar taps with point selection and generating rebar arrays across the curve library using end planes, selectable paths, and adjustable spacing.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time28 min

AccessFree to download

Initial Set-up

Change Unit

Define materials

Curve Library : Draw Rebar

Turn on Transparency

Draw Rebar (Transverse Rebar)

Draw Rebar (Longitudinal Rebar)

Multi-point selection and placement

Array Rebar

Array Rebar across the curve library

midas CIM Tutorial Reinforcement Bar 1 . Superstructure MIDAS CIM PSC Box Bridge Deck Reinforcement 1. Purpose This tutorial is to help you experience rebar modeling philosophy of midas CIM through PSC Box bridge example. You can take advantage ofall in one BrIM solution for detailing your structure. Transparent view 2 [https://www.midasoft.com](https://www.midasoft.com) MIDAS CIM PSC Box Bridge Initial Set-up 1. Change Unit 1. Open midas CIM 2. In Launch Tab, Use Open to load “Tutorial – base” file 2. Define materials 1. In Main Mode, go to Base Tab > Works Tree 2. Right click “PSC Box” from curve library tab and select modify 3 [https://www.midasoft.com](https://www.midasoft.com) MIDAS CIM PSC Box Bridge Curve Library : Draw Rebar 1. Turn on Transparency | 1.
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3. | In Curve Library mode, Graphics Tab > Transparency
Check Transparent , Opacity : 0.5
use Check Button to apply Transparency | | --- | --- | 4 [https://www.midasoft.com](https://www.midasoft.com) MIDAS CIM PSC Box Bridge Curve Library : Draw Rebar 3 2. Draw Rebar 1. Structure Tab > Detail Component > Draw Rebar 2. use button on select target member (make sure tab is changed to Selected) 3. Define start plane : Plane (By Select) to define face to draw rebar. 4. Select Blue arrow to define rebar array direction. 1 1 ~~ ~~ 5 [https://www.midasoft.com](https://www.midasoft.com) MIDAS CIM PSC Box Bridge Curve Library : Draw Rebar 2. Draw Rebar 1. Select Rebar Type (Transverse Rebar) , Rebar Shape (Free Shape) 2. Change default unit to kips and in from bottom of the screen 3. Properties Tap > Code(ASTMA 615), Grade(60) , Diameter(\#6) 4. Start hook (No hook) , End hook (No hook) 5. Set Cover Thickness( 3.6 in, Start Plane : 3.6 in, End Plane : 3.6 in) 6. Set Offset (Start : -15.6 in , End : -15.6 in) 7. Create Tap > Draw Rebar using and select 4 points as picture below and 2 1 3 1 Point 5 6 2 Point 3 Point 6 [https://www.midasoft.com](https://www.midasoft.com) MIDAS CIM PSC Box Bridge Curve Library : Draw Rebar 2. Draw Rebar 6 2 Point | 1. | Select Rebar Draw > Rebar Type (Transverse Rebar) , Rebar Shape (Free Shape) | | --- | --- | | 2. | Properties Tap > Code(ASTMA 615), Grade(60) , Diameter(\#6) | | 3. | Start hook (Custom hook) , End hook (Custom hook) 135 degree | | 4. | Set Cover Thickness( 3.6 in, Start Plane : 3.6 in, End Plane : 3.6 in) | | 5.
6. | Set Offset (Start : -15.6 in , End : -15.6 in)
Create Tap > Draw Rebar using and select 2 points as picture below and | 7 [https://www.midasoft.com](https://www.midasoft.com) MIDAS CIM PSC Box Bridge Curve Library : Draw Rebar 2. Draw Rebar 6 6 5 | 1. | Select Rebar Draw > Rebar Type (Longitudinal Rebar) , Rebar Shape (Multiple) | | --- | --- | | 2. | Properties Tap > Code(ASTMA 615), Grade(60) , Diameter(\#6) | | 3. | Start hook (No hook) , End hook (No hook) | | 4. | Set Offset: Start length (3.6 in) , End length (3.6 in) | | 5. | Spacing : by Number , Number of rebar (20 EA) | | 6. | Create Tap > Draw Rebar : Multiple select Transverse rebar to assign longitudinal rebars on top and bottom of the section. | 8 [https://www.midasoft.com](https://www.midasoft.com) MIDAS CIM PSC Box Bridge Curve Library : Draw Rebar 2. Draw Rebar 9 1 Pick Point 1 Pick Point 2 1 Pick Point 1 Pick Point 2 [https://www.midasoft.com](https://www.midasoft.com) | 1. | Properties Tap > Spacing : by Number , Number of rebar (15 EA) | | | --- | --- | --- | | 2. | Create Tap > Draw Rebar : Use 2 Point Draw to select two points longitudinal rebars on the side rebar. | and assign | | 3. | After you are completed with rebar draw, exit using close button | on top right. | MIDAS CIM PSC Box Bridge Curve Library : Draw Rebar 3. Array Rebar 10 [https://www.midasoft.com](https://www.midasoft.com) 2 3 7 | 1.
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FAQs

What is the purpose of this tutorial?

The tutorial helps users experience midas CIM rebar modeling philosophy through a PSC Box bridge example, leveraging an all-in-one BrIM solution for structural detailing.

How do you enable transparent visualization in the curve library?

In Curve Library mode, go to Graphics Tab, enable Transparent, and set Opacity to 0.5, then apply using the Check button.

How is an array rebar created across the curve library?

Use Structure Tab > Detail Component > Draw Rebar > Array Rebar, select rebars and additional targets, define an end plane and a path using Select Edge, set adjustable spacing and base spacing (e.g., 8 in), then apply with the check button.

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