To create a new abutment template for either a stem
wall or pile cap, use the following procedure.
-
Either:
On the
Utilties ribbon tab, select the
in the
Libraries group.
or
Key in
bmlib
manage
abutment
<
pilecap
|
stemwall
>
The
Abutment Templates dialog opens.
-
Click
Add New.
Tip: You
can also use the
Copy and
Edit buttons to use an existing abutment
type as a template.
The
Edit Abutment dialog opens with some
basic abutment details for the selected abutment type already modeled.
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Type an
Abutment Name.
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Type or select the parameter values for the cap type (stem wall or
pile cap).
- (Optional)
Specify a cheek wall:
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In the
Cheek Wall field, select
Yes.
The cheek wall parameters are displayed.
-
Specify cheek wall dimensions and offsets as necessary.
- (Optional)
To specify a approach slab notch:
-
Type a distance into the
Back Wall Horizontal Offset field.
The
Back Wall Vertical Offset field is
displayed with the same value as the Back Wall Depth.
-
Type a value in the
Back Wall Vertical Offset field.
This value is measured down from the top of the
back wall.
-
(Stem Wall only) Type the footing dimensions.
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On the
Pile tab:
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Select the
Pile Type from the drop-down list.
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Type the pile dimensions.
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To change the pile layout, click the
Pile Layout Design tool ().
The
Pile Layout dialog opens.
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Type the margin distances, angles, and number of piles in
either direction.
-
Click
Generate.
-
Click
OK.
-
Click
OK.