When run manually, the Beam Lines command applies to all concrete beam members in the model, irrespective of whether they are selected or not.
Note: Discontinuous concrete beam ends can only be joined if the
Allow automatic join end option is selected for the appropriate beam ends at the join. Then,
Tekla Structural Designer only joins the ends if all the following criteria are met:
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The angle in plan at which the two beams meet is less than the Limiting join angle in plan specified in
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The angle in elevation at which the two beams meet is less than the Limiting join angle in elevation specified in
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The amount by which the cross sectional areas of the two beams overlap is greater than the Minimum section overlap percentage specified in
In addition, if either of the two beam ends being joined is pinned, Tekla Structural Designer does not join them unless the Join pinned beam end option is selected in .
To join the concrete beams in the model automatically, do the following: