IfcTendon
What is IfcTendon?
IfcTendon represents a pre-stressed or post-tensioned steel element used in concrete construction to improve structural performance. Tendons are tensioned to create compressive forces in the concrete, enabling longer spans and thinner structural sections.
Hierarchy
Inherits from: IfcBuildingElement
Common Properties
Properties commonly found on IfcTendon elements in IFC models.
Property Sets
Standard IFC property sets associated with IfcTendon.
- Pset_TendonCommon
Real-World Usage
Post-tensioned construction is common in commercial buildings for achieving long spans. Construction teams coordinate tendon installation with rebar placement, track stressing operations, and verify elongation measurements against engineering calculations.
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