Topping (58)

Use the Topping (58) component to model typical toppings along with their typical reinforcement.

Topping tab

Use the Topping tab to define the method of topping, configuration of elevation/thickness of topping, and the mesh created in the topping.


Option	Description
Elevation is specified	Select the method to use to specifiy the elevation of the exterior boundary surface of the topping: Absolute elevation, EL: you can to specify the top surface elevation relative to elevation 0’-0’’. Relative thickness, H: you can specify the top surface as a uniform thickness above the underlying precast floor units. Use control points: Tekla Structures uses the polygon input points as the actual 3 dimensional nodes of the top surface of the toppings. Use this option to place a topping over any sloped surface.
Elevation value, EL	Enter an appropriate value based on the choice picked in the list box above. This input box is grayed out if you have selected the Use control points option.
Topping configuration	Specify whether the topping is integral with the underlying precast unit (monolithic) or poured on site.
Concrete material	Specify the concrete strength for the topping, from the material catalog.
Reinforcing mesh	Select the mesh reinforcement from the mesh catalog.

Use the Advanced tab to alter the elevation of individual nodes.


Option	Description
Control point indexes	Specify one control point or multiple control point indexes simultaneously.
Thickness	Specify the actual elevation/thickness (thickness at individual control points).

Use the Attributes tab to define mesh and concrete properties.


Option	Description
Prefix	Prefix for the part position number.
Start number	Start number for the part position number.
Name	Tekla Structures uses the name in drawings and reports.
Class	Use Class to group reinforcement. For example, you can display reinforcement of different classes in different colors.