Kingspan Non-Standard Tie (6) - Parameters tab
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Tekla Structures
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Use the Parameters tab in the Kingspan Non-Standard Tie Properties panel to control how the connecting members are defined within Tekla Structures.
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| Option | Description | Default | Other |
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| Tie Type (Default, Tubular, Multilok, SW, SX, SY, SWF) | 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 Default is selected an appropriate restraint type will be used for the selected situation. Some selections are more controlled based on Kingspan rules, hence some fields are no longer editable. | The default is set to Default. | |
| Start on the (Left, Right) | This determines which hole of a pair of holes to use for the first restraint, for restraints that alternate between holes. | The default is set to Left. |
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| Start at the (Top, Bottom) | This currently has no effect. | The default is set to Top. | |
| Orientation (Default, Reversed) | This specifies which direction the strut is defined. This is to be used for Tubular struts and controls the direction of a TSA. If set to Default the standard orientation will be used. | The default is set to Default. | |
| Tie Section | This specifies the profile to be used for the tie where the standard manufacturer’s is not to be used. This tie, and its associated data must be defined in the data files. | The default profile will be determined appropriately from the model data. | |
| Start Condition (None, Clamp Plate, Counterformed) | This sets the condition which is to be applied to the ties at the start of a run of purlins. If set to None a bolt will be defined in the bottom most purlin. If set to Clamp Plate, a clamp plate will also be placed at the end of the bottom most tie. If set to Counterformed, a counterform screw will be defined at the bottom most tie. | The default is set to None. | |
| End Condition (None, Clamp Plate, Counterformed) | This sets the condition which is to be applied to the ties at the end of a run of purlins. If set to None a bolt will be defined in the top most purlin. If set to Clamp Plate, a clamp plate will also be placed at the end of the top most tie. If set to Counterformed, a counterform screw will be defined at the top most tie. | The default is set to None. | |
| Tie Assembly Prefix | This specifies the prefix for the Assembly Pos Num that will be used for the ties. | The default setting is CR. | |
| Tie Assembly Start Number | This specifies the start number for the Assembly Pos Num that will be used for the ties | The default setting is 1. | |
| Tie Part Prefix | This specifies the prefix for the Part Pos Num that will be used for the ties. | The default setting is MB. | |
| Tie Part Start Number | This specifies the start number for the Part Pos Num that will be used for the ties. | The default setting is 1. | |
| Tie Grade | This is the material grade that will be used for all the ties within the connection. | The default value for this is taken from ‘Settings > Options > Components > Part material:’ | |
| Group | This defines the class that all parts will be included in. | The default setting is 99. | |
| General Bolt Grade | This sets the standard for all non-counterformed bolts added by the macro. | The default setting is 8.8XOX. | |
| Standard Counterformedscrew | This specifies the standard that will be applied to any counterformed screws created by the macro. If this field is left blank then a default of 8.8CSK will be used. | The default setting is 8.8CSK | |
| Extra Hole (No, Left, Right) | This defines whether to place an extra hole on the first purlin. | The default is set to No. | |
| Offset | This defines where the extra hole is placed. | The default setting is 0. |
See also
Kingspan cold rolled - Important informationKingspan Non-Standard Tie (6)
Kingspan Non-Standard Tie (6) - Clamp Plates tab