# Cable Deconstruction \[CSB]

Removes (deactivates) cables from the finite element model at a specified construction stage. Used to model cable replacement or removal during staged construction analysis.

## Params

**Stage:** Construction stage at which the cables are removed. The cable FE elements are deactivated starting at this stage.

**Cables:** Cable objects that are removed in this stage.

**Self-Weight Factor:** Multiplier applied to the cable self-weight during the deactivation stage (default 1.0). Lowering this factor transitions the load out of the removed cables gradually across stages if a ramp is desired.


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