This form is displayed when the “Manage Profiles” button is clicked on the Create Design Frame Element form. It allows the user to input post-tensioning strands and profiles.
Use this drop-down to select the profile you wish to manage. Use the “Add” and “Remove” buttons to add or remove profiles, respectively.
Select the type of post-tensioning strand.
Specify the number of tendons in this bundle. This can be fractions of a number (i.e. 2.5), allowing the user to make small modifications to forces.
Specify the effective prestress in the tendons.
Specify the ratio of the tendon span at which the inflection point should occur.
Allows the user to select which local frame element axis is considered “vertical” for the post-tensioning. If selecting the 2-axis, strands will be draped along the 2-axis. If selecting 3-axis, strands will be draped along the 3-axis.
Select which load pattern the balance force should be applied on. This allows the user to assign load pattern factors, via the load combinations, to post-tensioning balance force.