Pier Stem Construction [TB]

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

Stem Construction

Stage: Select the construction stage in which the pier stems will be constructed. The finite elements for the stems are activated and their self-weight is 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: Factor applied to the pier stems' own weight during this construction stage. A value of 1.0 applies the full self-weight; values greater than 1.0 scale it up and values less than 1.0 reduce it proportionally, which is useful for simulating partial loading scenarios during construction.