Move tendon

Move the entire tendon, that means all defined tendon points of a tendon, relative to a new start position, i.e. to a new station point and optionally new reference/grid point.

That means the tendon is moved in longitudinal direction, whereat the new start position (station of the first tendon point) is defined. All subsequent tendon points are moved according to their original station differences, whereat missing station points are automatically inserted where required.

In addition, it is possible to also shift the tendon within the cross section, whereat the start position (first tendon point) can be set to another reference/grid point. In case the subsequent tendon points run through different grid points, it is checked, if it is possible to shift all tendon points within the given arrangement of the point grid using the same original scheme. If this is not the case, the tendon is only moved in longitudinal direction.

Note: Note that not the geometric positions themselves are moved, but the particular tendon points according to their positions of their respective reference points. That means, if the positions of the reference points change (e.g. due to a variable cross section height or a variation of the reference points themselves), the geometry of the moved tendon will not be identical.

To move a tendon

1. Click Move tendon.
2. If applicable, select the respective structural member in the 3D view window (only in case of several girders/axes).

   Note: If there only exists one structural member of the type girder and when defining additional tendon points in a tendon, this step is omitted, since the structural member is selected automatically. However, to change the structural member in these cases (e.g. to another girder or pier), select (mark) the respective structural member in the tab Structure/Structural Members. Also use this function to change to another structural member during the input.

3. Click the respective station (new start station of the first tendon point) in one of the graphical view windows (3D-Model, Plan or Profile).

   Note: If an existing station is detected, the cross section assigned at this position is displayed in the cross section window. If you click a position between two existing stations, a dialog opens for inserting a new station at this point.

4. Click the respective point (reference point or grid point) in the cross section of the cross section window to define the position of the tendon at this station (new position of the first tendon point).