Foundation Pile

Tekla Structures
Not version-specific
Tekla Structures
Environment
United States (Imperial)
United States (Metric)

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Purpose and description

Makes placing concrete piles quicker and easier. This tool creates the pile and has a very easy dialog box to set. The pile is based on the point that the user picks and not the global depth.
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System requirements

Environments: US Imperial, US Metric
Languages: English
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Installing Foundation Pile

To install the application:
  1. Close Tekla Structures (if running)
  2. Download MSI Installer from Tekla Warehouse
  3. Install and run MSI Installer
  4. Start Tekla Structures
  5. Open Model
  6. Before version 2016:  A new toolbar icon which will launch the tool should now be visible. For 2016 version and newer: a new thumbnail under Ungrouped items in the Applications and components side pane will appear.
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Using Foundation Pile

To use this tool, the user needs to select a point in the model where the pile needs to be created.
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Dimensions Tab:
This tab allows the user to set the offset vertically from the selection point and the overall length of the pile. The user also has control over object position to offset from the selection point.
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Attribute Tab:
This tab allows the user to set the name, profile, material, class, prefix, start number and pour phase of the pile.
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