TCL Scope DECK

Syntax

DECK arg1 arg2 arg3 arg4

Description

Input of a deck whose position refers to a road axis. A deck can contain series of single beams. It depends on the particular usage. If a structural analysis is performed, beam elements are generated from the deck.

The DECK type member is very similar to the GIRDER type. However, the parametric dependence on the substructure and the use of Boolean operations distinguishes it. This is especially important in earlier versions < 2023.

Arguments

Minimum quantity: 2(1)

arg1

Value	Dimension	Meaning
name	TEXT	Member name
END	KEYWORD	Scope will be closed.

arg2

Value	Dimension	Meaning
BEGIN	KEYWORD	Scope will be opened.
TEMPLATE	KEYWORD	The structural member is used as a template. It is not part of the final model, but serves as a template or auxiliary object. The geometry of a template is transferred to the target object. Further details can be added at the target object (e.g. additional stations).

arg3

Value	Dimension	Meaning
BEGIN	KEYWORD	Scope will be opened (arg2 != BEGIN)
ADD	KEYWORD	The content of the scope will be added to (arg2 = BEGIN).
CLEAR	KEYWORD	The content is deleted before the scope is imported (arg2 = BEGIN).