Improvements in components
There are several improvements in concrete components and steel components in Tekla Structures 2022.
Tekla Structures 2021 service packs also introduce improvements to components, see 2021 SP7: Important improvements and fixes, 2021 SP6: New features and improvements, 2021 SP5: New features and improvements, 2021 SP4: New features and improvements, 2021 SP3: New features and improvements, 2021 SP2: New features and improvements, and 2021 SP1: New features and improvements.
Concrete components
Tapered I beam (81) - new concrete component
Tapered I beam (81) creates beams with multiple types of cross-sections and height variations. The component has many useful features:
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More cross-section types: I, T, inverted T, and rectangular
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More options for dimension input
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Possibility to use end details
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Possibility to define user-defined attributes
Tapered I beam (81) replaces the Concrete var beam (S52) component that is no longer available in the Applications & components catalog in Tekla Structures 2022. Note that if you have used Concrete var beam (S52) in your models, you can still open the component properties dialog box by double-clicking the component in the model and and modify the properties, if needed.
Component | Description |
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Floor layout |
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Rebar coupler, Rebar end anchor, Rebar split and coupler |
On the Parameters tab, there is a new Add to rebar assembly setting. To add the coupler as a sub-assembly to the rebar assembly, select either Yes, to primary bar or Yes, to secondary bar. Note that you must first create the rebar assembly, otherwise adding is not possible. The default value is No. In Rebar split and coupler, using one of the Yes options will create new rebar assemblies for the new bars created by the split command. |
Continuous beam reinforcement, Hollowcore lifting loops, Hollowcore opening tool, Multi wire size mesh, Seam applicator |
The default part prefix and position number are now set properly for all parts. |
Corbel connection (14), Seating with dowel (75), Two sided seating with dowel (76), Seating with dowel to flange (77), Two sided seating with dowel to flange (78), Embed (1008), Anchor (10), Wall wall teeth (12), Concrete console (110), Concrete console (111), Concrete beam beam (112) |
You can now select the saved properties file for custom components by using the selection button. |
Lifting anchor (80), Electric box in wall (84) |
You can now select the saved properties file for custom components by using the selection button. Note that you need to update the file to ensure backward compatibility. |
Corbel reinforcement (81) |
You can now combine the created rebars to a rebar assembly, and also add this assembly to another rebar assembly based on the area intersection of these two. |
Round column reinforcement (82), Rectangular column reinforcement (83), Rectangular area reinforcement (94) |
You can now use the Rebar assembly tab to define an assembly for the created rebars. |
Braced girder (88, 89) |
On the Picture tab, you can now add the created braced girders into a rebar assembly if the braced girders are created as reinforcement. |
Embedded anchors (8), Embed (1008) |
On the Advanced tab, you can now create a rebar assembly from the rebars that are created around the anchors. |
Mesh bars / Mesh bars by area |
You can now use the Rebar assembly tab to define an assembly for the created rebars. |
Slab reinforcement tool |
Starting from Tekla Structures 2022, Slab reinforcement tool is by default hidden from the Applications & components catalog. We recommend that you use the Mesh bars component to create reinforcement to irregularly shaped concrete slabs. |
Starting from Tekla Structures 2021 SP4: Formwork placing tools - Walls |
The filler configuration file Fillers.csv in Formwork placing tools - Walls has been improved. You can now configure the usage of filler (custom) parts, whose width can be can be varying and/or parametric. Use the new configuration fields: Part1LengthProperty – the name of the length property of the custom part. This is needed only if/when the length/width is controlled by a parameter instead of input points. Part1LengthMin – the minimum length/width (the free gap to fill) the product can fit. Part1LengthMax – the maximum length/width the product can fill. Part1HeightProperty – the name of the custom part parameter controlling the height of the custom part. The fields can be set for Part2, Part3, and so on. Also multiple parts with separate additional rows can be configured. Then you need to keep the Supplier, Family, and Name the same as on the first line. |
Starting from Tekla Structures 2021 SP4: Formwork placing tools - Slabs and Formwork placing tools - Walls |
You can now setup any formwork accessory item to be created either as a custom part (as before), as an item, or as a beam. For items or beams it is also possible to setup any of the item or beam properties or the UDAs either in the configuration file by adding new columns, or with the Save as property files. |
Formwork placing tools - Slabs |
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Steel components
Component | Description |
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Seating cap plate (2) |
On the Bolts tab, you can now define in which parts the slotted holes are created. |
Stairs (S71), Stairs (S82) |
It is now possible to specify bolt assembly as the 17th parameter and bolt cut length as the 18th parameter in the steps.dat file, which is used for specifying the other bolt properties. |
Column with stiffeners (186) |
When you use the component to connect the secondary part to the main part flange and the stiffeners touch the tab plate, weld 5 is now created to weld the stiffeners to the tab plate. |
Stair base detail (1038) |
On the Bolts tab, you can now define the bolting direction. |
U.S. Base plate (1047) |
You can now select the component attribute file for custom components on the Parameters tab and the Anchor rods tab. Previously, you entered the file name. Also, the character limit of the component name and attribute file fields has been increased. See also Changes in managing Tekla Structures. |
Base plate (1004), Stiffened end plate (1014), Web stiffened end plate (1016), Base plate (1042), U.S. Base plate (1047), Circular base plate (1052), Tapered column base plate (1068) |
On the Anchor rods tab, you can now define whether the grout is created with or without slopes. |
Compound welds |
You can now create compound welds in system components. Click the Welds button in the component properties dialog box to open the weld properties dialog box. For compound welds and , you can enter two size values. |