Concrete Detailing - Tekla User Assistance

• Specify the top end distance, “d1”, from the centerline of the first tie to the top of the column.

• Specify the bottom end distance, “d2”, from the centerline of the last tie to the bottom of the column. Often there are anchor bolt pockets at the bottom of columns. The component should interpret the “d2” distance to be above those pockets.

• Specify the quantity, “X”, and spacing, “s1”, of the first group of ties at top and bottom.

• Specify the maximum spacing, “s2”, of primary ties throughout the length of the column.

Attributes

This tab allows you to define the general attribute information for the reinforcement created by the component.

For each category:

• Specify the Serie value.

• Specify the Start number for the category.

• Enter the category name.

• Enter the Class number

• Minimum cut size: Define the minimum length of the boundary of cut/hole, to be considered as cut in this field. The default value is 200 mm.

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