Define Tendon Group

Define (add, modify & delete) Tendon Group names to which specific tendons are later assigned. Tendons in a Tendon Group are related in terms of their locations and structural functionality.

Once Tendon Groups are defined, the coordinates, stresses and prestress losses of tendons can be checked by Tendon Groups. When defining Tendon Profile, select a previously defined Tendon Group.

From the Main Menu select Model > Group > Define Tendon Group.

Select Geometry > Group > Define Tendon Group in the Menu tab of the Tree Menu.

Use Context Menu of Tendon Group in the Group tab of the Tree Menu.

Define Tendon Group dialog box

Name

Enter the name of a tendon group to be created, modified or delete.

Suffix

The Suffix entry field is provided for the convenience of creating a number of related group names simultaneously.

Group Sorting

: Sort in ascending alphanumeric order

: Sort in descending alphanumeric order

: The selected group moves up one position in the list. The use of [Ctrl] or [Shift] key permits multi-selection.

: The selected group moves down one position in the list. The use of [Ctrl] or [Shift] key permits multi-selection.

Operation

The entered load group is created. The load groups as many as defined in the Suffix entry field are simultaneously created.

The designated load group name is modified.

Selected load group names are deleted. The use of [Ctrl] key permits multi-selection.

All the load groups on the list are deleted except for the selected groups. The use of [Ctrl] key permits multi-selection.

Close the Define Load Group dialog box.