Using the Vault Designer
Every time you create a new project with the Vault Designer, you will be presented with a new, default Vault that has these characteristics:
Interior dimensions: 88 inches long by 88 inches wide x 120 inches tall
Exterior dimensions: 104 inches long by 104 inches wide x 136 inches tall
Surface thickness: 8 inches for the top, the base, and the walls
A standard joint 1.25 inches tall between the top and bottom sections
A single opening centered in the top, 36" round
Single-mat rebar with these characteristics
Bar clearance: 2 inches
Bar end clearance: 1.5 inches
Hoop bar size: #6
Hoop bar spacing: 12 inches
Vertical bar slab clearance: 1.5 inches
Vertical bar type: U
Vertical bar size: #6
Vertical bar spacing: 12 inches
This is a starting point. In the following sections, you'll see how easy it is to modify this initial Vault, and turn it into something that is specifically configured for you and your customer.
Configuring a vault is a matter of navigating the Graphics Window, as well as using the options and settings presented in the Vault Designer menu. The menu is discussed in more detail on the following pages.