Build up a bridge geometry based on mathematical functions in Tekla Structures
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Tekla Structures
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Question:
How can I build up a bridge geometry based on mathematical functions in Tekla Structures?
Answer:
In Tekla Structures, we don’t have any built-in functionality to generate geometry by mathematical functions. The basic idea of Tekla parts is a cross-section and the extrusion of the cross-section. Beam objects in Tekla Structures require start and end points that the user must calculate from mathematical functions.
There are some exceptions or extensions to this “straightforward” principle: Parametric profiles that enable varying cross-section beams, warping and cambering of beams, slabs with chamfer Z values.
Our bridge customers have modeled bridges with short beams and fittings. They have produced measurement lines from road designer software, created their parametric cross-sections and then used an automation tool Beam Extruder to insert the beams in the model. The most challenging task is to create a functioning parametric cross-section.
See the attached video about creating a varying cross-section bridge deck.
How can I build up a bridge geometry based on mathematical functions in Tekla Structures?
Answer:
In Tekla Structures, we don’t have any built-in functionality to generate geometry by mathematical functions. The basic idea of Tekla parts is a cross-section and the extrusion of the cross-section. Beam objects in Tekla Structures require start and end points that the user must calculate from mathematical functions.
There are some exceptions or extensions to this “straightforward” principle: Parametric profiles that enable varying cross-section beams, warping and cambering of beams, slabs with chamfer Z values.
Our bridge customers have modeled bridges with short beams and fittings. They have produced measurement lines from road designer software, created their parametric cross-sections and then used an automation tool Beam Extruder to insert the beams in the model. The most challenging task is to create a functioning parametric cross-section.
See the attached video about creating a varying cross-section bridge deck.