Ayrshire Standard Anti-Sag Bay (89) - Parameters tab
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Tekla Structures
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Use the Parameters tab in the Ayrshire Standard Anti-Sag Bay Properties panel to control how the connecting members are defined within Tekla Structures.
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| Option | Description | Default | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Anti Sag (Default, Standard Sag Bars, Heavy Duty Sag Bars, Vertical Struts, Restraint Struts) | This specifies the type of connecting member to be used for the anti sag where the standard manufacturer's is not to be used. If set to Default it uses the standard sag bars unless the purlin spacing is more than 2 metres, or of type ZETAII, then it uses the heavy duty sag bar. | The default is set to Default. | |
| Sheeting Method (Metal Sheeting, F.C. Sheeting) | This sets the sheeting method which will affect the default of the Number along the bay (See below). | The default is set to Metal Sheeting. | |
| Number along the bay | This specifies the number of struts to place along the bay (as defined by the two rafters). | This value will come from the data files. | |
| Sag bar start (Left, Right) | This controls the direction of the eaves brace strut. | The default is set to Left. | |
| Top Cleat Bolt Grade | This sets the bolt standard for the strut connecting to the first purlin. | The default setting is 4.6XOX. | |
| Bottom Cleat Bolt Grade | This sets the bolt standard for the strut connecting to the last purlin. | The default setting is 4.6XOX. | |
| Eaves Beam Web Bolt Grade | Currently this option has no affect. | The default setting is 8.8XOX. | |
| Group | This sets the class that all parts will be included in. | The default setting is 99. | |
| Use Diagonal brace at | This sets the position where diagonal tie wires will be added. This is writen as a list of bay numbers for example, 1 3 would put diagonal tie wires in the first and third bay (see image). A brace must be placed in the bay that needs a tie wire. | The default behaviour is to not place any tie wires. | Image
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See also
Ayrshire cold rolled - Important informationAyrshire Standard Anti-Sag Bay (89)
Ayrshire Standard Anti-Sag Bay (89) - Parts tab