Thicken Slab
Not version-specific
Tekla Structures
Environment
United States (Imperial)
United States (Metric)
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Languages: English
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Purpose and description
Makes placing thicken slabs easier. Allows the user to select the slab and multiple points to create the thicken area. This tool also allows multiple options for defining the size of the thicken area along with cutting the thicken area flush with the slab. This tool is included in the Concrete Tools extension.Back to top
System requirements
Environments: US Imperial, US MetricLanguages: English
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Installing Thicken Slab
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 Thicken Slab
To use this tool, the user needs to select an existing Tekla slab. The points that you pick will become where the thicken slab will be created. The user can select two or more points to define the thicken area.Image
Picture Tab:
This tab allows the user to define how the thicken slab will be created. Select from the dropdown to change the options.Option 1:
Define all the lengths of the thicken slab.Image
Option 2:
Define the depth and bottom width, slope is set by selecting A and BImage
Attribute Tab:
This tab allows the user to set the Name, Design Name and Design Group Mark. Also allows to have the ends fit flush with the slab and to add it to the cast unit.Image