Tower generation (S43)

Tekla Structures
Modified: 31 Oct 2019
2023
Tekla Structures

Tower generation (S43)

Creates a complete tower, with a square or rectangular base.

Profiles

Tower legs: L

Bracing: L, flat, U, twin

Parts created

  • Tower legs (4)

  • Bracing panels (you define the quantity)

Use for

Situation

Description

Before you start

Check the current work plane, as it affects the position of the tower. For more information, read Position of the tower (S43, S63)

Defining properties

Use the following tabs in the component dialog box to define the properties of the parts this component creates:

Tab

Contents

See also

Picture

Quantity of bracing panels, dimensions that define the location of cross braces on the tower legs.

Defining bracing panels (S43, S66)

Parts

Part properties, profiles for legs and bracing.

Leg Parameters

Quantity of profiles in each leg, lift length, option to tile profiles

Defining tower legs (S63)

Tower Parameters

Options that define the type of bracing to create, class numbers of bracing.

Defining bracing panels (S43, S66)

Twin Profiles

Options to use twin profiles for bracing.

Model Points

Creating construction points (S43, S66)

Joints

Components that connect braces to tower legs.

Defining bracing connections (S43, S66)

Picking order

Pick a point to indicate the position of the tower leg at the bottom left corner of the base of the tower.

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