Stanchions (S76)

Tekla Structures
2021
Tekla Structures

Stanchions (S76)

Stanchions (S76) creates stanchions on one or more horizontal or skew stair stringers. Stanchions can also be used on concrete slabs.

Objects created

  • First stanchion

  • Middle stanchions

  • Last stanchion

Use for

Situation

Description

Stanchions bolted on a stringer.

Limitations

Note:

If you modify Stanchions (S76), all connected components are deleted. For example, modifying the stanchions deletes stairs, railings, and other components connected to the stanchions.

Before you start

Create stringers, beams, or slabs or other parts to connect the stanchions.

Selection order

  1. Pick the start point.

  2. Pick the end point.

  3. Select the lower landing (optional).

  4. Select the stringer.

  5. Select the upper landing (optional).

    Click the middle mouse button to create the component.

Part identification key

Part

1

First stanchion

2

Middle stanchions

3

Last stanchion

Picture tab

Use the Picture tab to control the stanchion creation.

Stair parts selection

By default, the Use all option is used.

  • Use selected: the stanchions are created only to the selected parts.

  • Use all: if you have created one or more stringers using a stair component, select this option.

    All the stringers which are part of the stair component and have the same direction are selected.

Part positions

Description

Default

1

Additional height to the stanchion.

2

Height of the floor level.

1300 mm

3

Stanchion bottom point vertical offset.

0 mm

4

Stanchion bottom point horizontal offset.

0 mm

5

Distance between the second selected point and the last stanchion.

300 mm

6

Distance between the last two stanchions.

0 mm

7

Space between the stanchions.

Use the value 8 to define the spacing type.

1000 mm

8

Stanchion spacing type.

  • Maximum

    The spacing value in the box 7 defines the maximum space between the stanchions. As many equally spaced middle stanchions as needed are created. The space between the stanchions is less or equal to the maximum distance.

  • Exact

    The space between the middle stanchions is exactly the spacing value in the box 7. Enter the spacing values using the following formats: 6*950 or 1000 800 800 1000 800.

Maximum

9

Distance between the first two stanchions.

0 mm

10

Distance between the first selected point and the first stanchion.

300 mm

11

Nosing dimension of the steps.

12

Stanchion height from the floor level.

1300 mm

Nosing direction

Define the nosing direction.

Option

Description

Default

Vertical

AutoDefaults can change this option.

Vertical

Horizontal

Perpendicular

Parts tab

Use the Parts tab to control the stanchion profiles.

Stanchion profile

Option

Description

First Stanchion

Define the first stanchion profile by selecting it from the profile catalog.

First stanchion is always created.

The default name is STANCHION.

Middle Stanchion

Define the middle stanchion profile by selecting it from the profile catalog.

Middle stanchion is always created.

The default name is STANCHION.

Last Stanchion

Define the last stanchion profile by selecting it from the profile catalog.

Last stanchion is always created.

The default name is STANCHION.

Option

Description

Default

Pos_No

Prefix and start number for the part position number.

Some components have a second row of fields where you can enter the assembly position number.

The default part start number is defined in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options.

Material

Material grade.

The default material is defined in the Part material box in the Components settings in File menu > Settings > Options.

Name

Name that is shown in drawings and reports.

Class

Part class number.

Finish

Describes how the part surface has been treated.

Stanchion profile rotation

Define the stanchion profile rotation and position.

Option

Description

Default

Profile rotation

Stanchion profile rotation and position.

Rotation = Front

Position = Middle

Rotation value

Stanchion profile rotation angle (in degrees) and the plane offset.

Rotation angle = 0

Offset = 0 mm

Stanchion profile rotation type

Define the rotation combinations for consecutive stanchions.

Option

Description

Default

Type 1

AutoDefaults can change this option.

Type 1

Type 2

Type 3

Type 4

Type 5

Parameters tab

Use the Parameters tab to control how the stanchions are connected to the stairs.

Connection properties

Option

Description

Connection setting type

Define whether pre-defined or custom settings are used for connecting the stanchions to the stairs.

By default, the pre-defined settings are used.

Stanchion connection type

Connection type for stanchions.

By default, the weld default connection type is used.

This field is active only if you have set the Connection setting type to Pre-defined settings.

Connection number

Define a connection that connects stanchions to the stairs by selecting it from the component catalog.

Connection properties

Select an attribute file for the connection.

Direction

Connection direction.

Stanchion product name

Enter the product name.

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