Tendon Input Method using Coordinates
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Summary | Tendon input example using coordinates |
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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