# Pier Stem Construction \[SIG]

This object manages the construction staging for pier stems in staged construction analysis.

## Stem Construction

**Stage:** Select the construction stage in which the pier stems will be constructed. The finite elements for the stems will be activated and their self-weight will be applied during this stage.

**Stems:** Select the pier stems to be constructed at this stage. Multiple stems can be selected for simultaneous construction.

**Self Weight Factor:** The self-weight factor is used to adjust the contribution of the pier stem's own weight to the overall structural load calculations. A value of 1.0 applies the full self-weight, while values less than 1.0 reduce the applied weight proportionally. This is useful for simulating partial loading scenarios during construction.


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