• Registered: 2011-06-09
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Topic: how can define spiral

Dear sir

I have a model of a precast post tensioned concrete shear wall
but i cant define spiral
i read the manual and did not find a note about this
Could you please explain me how to do this

Thank you

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  • Registered: 2011-06-09
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Re: how can define spiral

in this model I have described, i have  post tensioned unbonded tendons
now i should define these tendons  as external cables,or reinforcement bars?

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  • dpryl
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Re: how can define spiral

Dear elham_ho64, unbonded cables are typically modelled as "external cables".

Which preprocessor are you using - ATENA Engineering 3D, or GiD? In ATENA 3D, spirals have to be approximated with multiple linear segmments, in GiD this approximation is done at the time of meshing - just apply a reasonable number of divisions to the curve representing the spiral reinforcement.

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  • Registered: 2011-06-09
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Re: how can define spiral

I am using ATENA Engineering 3D
thanks dear sir for your help

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