CMU Blockwall in Chief Architect


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Does anyone know how to accurately create CMU block walls in Chief Architect that will give you accurate information. When cinder blocks are used to create wall they are usually have vertical rebars that are spaced within every block course in the wall. Does anybody know how to get an actual representation of this so that I shows up in the materials list? I'm also trying to do the same thing with concrete belt beams and the rebar that are in those beams. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

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There is some info in this CA Tutorial : https://www.chiefarchitect.com/support/article/KB-00495/creating-walls-with-a-block-and-tie-beam.html

 

but not as much as you might need , also note that CA may not accurately give you the needed blocks for an actual Build as last time I tried it is calculates square footage with no allowances for Corner Blocks / 1/2 blocks etc..... I would suggest checking the Take Off against a good industry standard Block Calculator for comparison available on many Block Suppliers Websites.  Draw up a 10'x10" "Shed" , something simple and test it...

 

This Site has many Construction Calculators in both Imperial and Metric

https://www.blocklayer.com/blockwork/block-calculatoreng.aspx

 

 

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