Parameters of the post-tensioned external tendon

General

Name

 

Specifies the name of the tendon.

Description

This item allows the user to add a short description, if required.

Number

 

Defines the number of the tendon.

Type

(informative value)

Shows the type of the tendon (internal / external).

Layer

Selects the layer of the tendon. Each layer can be assigned to a different layer, if necessary.

Material

Material

 

Specifies the material of the tendon.

Number of tendon elements in tendon

Defines the number of wires or strands in tendon.

Number of tendons in group

Specifies the number of identical tendons (e.g. in walls of single or multi box section, etc.) which create a group. For details see the picture below the table.

Area

(informative value)

Shows the sectional area of the tendon.

Load case

The user must select a load case from a list. The list contains only the load cases the Load type of which is set to Prestress.

The effects of the prestressing of the tendon will be stored in this load case.

Stressing

Stress after anchoring

 

The stress in the tendon after anchoring.