VARIABLE TENDON FORCE OPTION

The variable force option calculates the actual force in the tendon at all points along the tendon path and uses that force in the program for the design of the section. The user can select several optional pour joint configurations for use in calculating the variable force.

A calculation can be made with the variable force option that will simulate a delay pour strip and calculate the mild steel reinforcing required within the strip considering full continuity of the section. This is accomplished by defining tendons that stop at each side of the intended pour strip location.

This option is not available in PTData unless the Long form printing option is used to view the data.

GENERALIZED TENDON PATH OPTION

The user can input a distinct tendon ordinate at each of 20 points along each span. The program assumes a parabolic curve as the tendon path between each point and determines the tendon equivalent load based upon the tendon path described.

METRIC OPTION

With the metric option the user can input in either English or metric units and with a single mouse click switch from on to the other. This is a great aid for a situation where you are used to using a particular set of units and must present your design in another as you can easily design in the units you are used to and present the final output in the desired form.

LONG FORM PRINTING OPTION FOR PTDATA

This option allows long form output to be printed using the short form PTData input to generate the design.