Steel parapet posts are single span members with fixed end connections. Their specific purpose is to act as a means to transfer load from wind wall panels into columns: the decomposed load from the panel is applied as a point load, and the moment at the node connects the parapet post to the column. To create parapet or gable posts posts in Tekla Structural Designer, see the following instructions.

1. On the Model tab, click any element type (for example, Steel Column).
2. In the Properties window, set the Characteristic to Gable post or Parapet post.

   The properties in the Properties window are updated to a type that is appropriate for the chosen post.

3. In the Properties window, adjust the properties according to your needs.
   Note:

   For gable posts:

   • If an axial load release is required at the top, consider carefully which wind load deflection parameters are required.

4. Click the start point of the post.
   Note:

   If you are using a point along a member, do the following:

   1. Click the member to see its points.

   2. Either click the point that you want to use, or type the distance to the point from the start of the member.

5. Click the end point of the post.

   Tekla Structural Designer creates the post.