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Tendons > Geometry > 3D Definition of Tendon Point

Definition or modification of the position of tendon points with global 3D coordinate definition.

SettingDescription
X,Y,Z Coordinates of the tendon geometry constraint point in the  global coordinate system of the structural model.
dx,dy,dz Direction vector of the tangent in the tendon point Note: in the case of coordinate definition the direction of the tangent is always  prescribed (no switch for considering a free direction)
Extern External Element check button - only for tendon points of the "Line" types for defining a straight external tendon section
Number If Extern is selected: Structural element number of the straight tendon section
Radius Only for tendon point type Intersection point: Rounding radius of tendon geometry
SettingDescription
Type Type of the tendon point:
  • Normal: normal tendon point of an internal pre-stressing
  • Line: tendon point type "Line" of an external tendon
  • Line (free Y): point type "Line" with free Y coordinate (external tendon)
  • Line (free Z): point type "Line" with free Z coordinate (external tendon)
  • Intersection point: tangent intersection point (external tendon)
  • Free node at element: additional point for better circle approximation (external)
  • Intersection point (free): free tangent intersection point (external tendon)
Space point or Structure element The position of the tendon point is either defined in terms of global coordinates  or relative to a structural element.
Note: The below described input data refer to element related geometry definition.
Parent topic: Structure > Tendon > Geometry