Tendon Input Method using Coordinates

Summary

Tendon input example using coordinates

Summary

Tendon input example using coordinates

Related Function

Model > Component > Tendon Create Functions

Type

FAQ, Tip, Example

Q. Can I place Tendons using coordinates?

 

A. In Tendon Editor Mode, enter the Tendon's coordinates in the Import Profile tab to place the Tendon.

 

  • Anchorage selects the geometry defined in Base Mode > Model > Component > Tendon > Anchorage. (Figure. 1)

  • Tendon Editor Mode Tendon Group (Setting) For the tendon after entry, define the profile and properties of the longitudinal and transverse tendons. (Figure. 2)

  • Tendon input method allows direct placement of tendons on the screen with the mouse, but below is an example of entering longitudinal tendons using table values ​​that can be easily extracted from the drawing (Tendon Arrangement Detail).

 

PSC BOX Bridge Tendon Input

 

Figure. 1 Anchorage

  • Enter the shape and dimensions of the Tendon settlement. (Use DB)

 

Figure. 2 Tendon Properties

  • Define Tendon Properties.

 

Tendon Import Profile Inputs Using Table Values

The Tendon Import Profile input window is as follows. (Figure 3)

  • Excel can be pasted in the format below.

  • Tendon name : Defines the name of the Tendon.

  • Station : Enter the absolute position value for the length of the longitudinal tendon.

  • Horiz. off: Horizontal distance based on the Ref Point in the section of the PSC BOX when placing the Tendon (Fig. 4)

  • Ver. off: Vertical distance based on the Ref Point in the section of the PSC BOX when placing the Tendon (Fig. 4)

 

Figure. 3 Import Profile (3D Coordiante)

  • Paste the Tendon coordinates worked in Excel in the format of the Tendon Profile input window.

 

Figure. 4 Tendon View

  • Section & Side & Top view for the entered Tendon (Tendon Name: T11~T18)

 

Figure. 5 Tendon Profile

  • Profile for the input Tendon.

  • Tendon positions entered in the Coordinate Table can also be modified.

 

Longitudinal Tendon Arrangement & Anchorage Detail

 

Figure. 6 Longitudinal Tendon Arrangement

 

Figure. 7 Tendon Arrangement & Anchorage Detail