Jacking Attributes | AASHTO#

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Create tendon attributes according to AASHTO limits

Input#

Name

Type

Structure

Description

Direction

Text

Item

Tendon stressing directon.
Available options are:
L: default - Left
R: Right
LR: Left then right
RL: Right then left

Sequence

Text

Item

Tendon stressing sequence.
Available options are combination of:
T: Tensioning
R: Release
W: Restressing
S: Slip
Default is: “TS”

Limits

Text

List

Tendon stress limits according to AASHTO.
k1: Stress limit prior to seating
sigma max = k1 * fpy
k2: Stress limit at anchorage
sigma max = k2 * fpu
k3: Stress limit elsewhere along member
sigma max = k3 * fpu

Output#

Name

Type

Structure

Description

Jck Attributes

Tendon Attribute

Item

Resulting tendon attributes