Saw Joint

Not version-specific

Tekla Structures

Environment

United States (Imperial)

United States (Metric)

Purpose and description

Makes creating saw joints easier. This tool allows you to create saw joints in the model so you can run reports and get quantities. This tool is included in the Concrete Tools extension.
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System requirements

Environments: US Imperial, US Metric
Languages: English
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Installing Saw Joint

To install the application:

Close Tekla Structures (if running)
Download MSI Installer from Tekla Warehouse
Install and run MSI Installer
Start Tekla Structures
Open Model
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.

Using Saw Joint

To use this tool, the user needs to select an existing Tekla slab. The points that you pick will become the ends of the saw joint. The user can select two or more points to create the saw joint.

Picture Tab:

This tab allows the user to set the size of the joint that is cut out and the gap for any filler material that might be added. Also has an option to set if the filler material is added or just the cut is needed. Option to fit the ends and if you want the filler material added to the cast unit.

Parts Tab:

This tab allows the user to set the Name, Material, Class and Design Name of the filler material if it is created.