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Define the latitude tendons Pt. 1

  1. Choose Layers > Latitude Prestressing > Manual Latitude Tendon > Standard Plan.
  2. Choose View > Visible Objects ().
  3. Click the Drawing Import tab.
  4. Click Show All, and then click OK. Showing the CAD file makes the following instructions easier to follow.
  5. Double click the Tendon Polyline tool () to edit its default properties.
  6. In the Default Tendon Properties dialog box:
    1. Set PT System to 12.9mm Bonded.
    2. Set Strands per Tendon to 9.
    3. Set Profile at end 1 to 212 mm.
    4. Set Profile at end 2 to 38 mm, and click OK.
    Note: The 25 mm cover to the 19 mm high duct (containing 12.9 mm diameter strand) determines these profiles.
  7. Turn Snap to Intersection ().
Proceed immediately to "Define the latitude tendons Pt. 2".
Parent topic: Define the post-tensioning