bridges the gap between architectural design and structural engineering by enabling Bim professionals to model, calculate, and document concrete reinforcement entirely within Graphisoft Archicad 26 . This powerful add-on transforms standard architectural elements like walls, slabs, beams, and columns into intelligent, reinforcement-ready structures. It provides a smooth workflow that generates accurate 3D models alongside coordinated 2D structural drawings and precise cutting lists. Core Structural Features
Built-in templates for 90, 135, and 180-degree hooks.
The version compatible with Archicad 26 (often cited as version 4.0 or newer) introduces several workflow improvements and automation tools:
Users can simplify the 2D view by turning off the complex 2D view of rebars and mesh elements while keeping the 3D model detailed. 3. Smart Reinforcement Scheduling
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Master Concrete Design: A Comprehensive Guide to Eptar Reinforcement for Archicad 26
Lists export directly to Excel or standard Archicad interactive schedules. 3. Native 2D and 3D Visualizations
Automate reinforcement for structural beams, columns, and walls.
The release of Éptár Reinforcement for Archicad 26 brings a refined workflow that matches the performance updates of Graphisoft's flagship software. 1. Intuitive Rebar and Mesh Placement Eptar Reinforcement For Archicad 26
By modeling physical 3D rebars, you can use Archicad 26’s built-in Collision Detection to find clashes between reinforcement cages, MEP pipes, embedded structural steel, and anchor bolts before construction begins.
Advanced Concrete Detailing: A Guide to Eptar Reinforcement for Archicad 26
The primary advantage of Eptar Reinforcement lies in its ability to eliminate workflow bottlenecks. In traditional BIM processes, structural detailing is often exported to external software. Eptar solves this by allowing users to create true 3D parametric rebar objects entirely within the Archicad model, as seen in the example below.
What do you primarily design? (e.g., residential, industrial, high-rise) bridges the gap between architectural design and structural
Éptár Reinforcement is a dedicated BIM plugin developed by Éptár Ltd. It allows structural engineers and architects to model, calculate, and document concrete reinforcement within Archicad.
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Using this add-on inside Archicad 26 eliminates the need to export models to external, standalone detailing software. Keeping everything in one platform ensures a single source of truth, reducing coordination errors between architects and structural engineers. Step-by-Step Workflow Overview Step 1: Model the Concrete Hosts
Unlike generic reinforcement tools that treat rebar as dumb 3D cylinders, Eptar uses : Core Structural Features Built-in templates for 90, 135,
: Define concrete covers down to structural core boundaries, placing single or multi-layer meshes and specialized structural accessories like iron chair elements ( rf_chair ).
Seeing your reinforcement in 3D helps catch design clashes before construction begins. You can check for intersections between rebar layouts, MEP components, and structural steel embedded parts directly within the Archicad 3D window. 4. Automated Cutting Lists and Schedules