Knowledge on piece ticketThe piece ticket tab is a part of the output that is intended to be a quick way to generate piece tickets for a given project. Generally the piece ticket follows these rules:
Spaces designated with a purple color can be edited
Tables allow for new rows to be created or removed with the plus and minus buttons in their header
Below is an example of the default piece ticket screen.
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The composition of the piece ticket is as follows:
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Transverse Pile View
The transverse view is a feature of the pile design software that allows users to create a side profile of the designed pile. This view is not to scale and is used to visualize the transverse zones input from the reinforcement input tab. The view will also show top connection embeds if the option to use them is enabled. The first Bar List table row is auto-populated based on the information entered in the reinforcement input tab.
Embedment Callout Text
The embedment callout in the transverse pile view can be customized. User input text will be used in the detail; the text may include variables that will use specific text strings in the callout text.
Callout Variables
Variables can be used with the form “{VARIABLE_HERE}”. These variables will be replaced in the callout with a specific text. The variables currently in the program are listed below:
{DIMENSION} → Adds the current dimensions of the embed in the form of [ 1”⌀ X 1'-1” LONG ] where the diameter and length, 1” and 1'-1” respectively, are replaced with design accurate values.
Bar List Table
The bar list table is a feature of the pile design software that allows users to create a table of all bars included in the current design project. The table can be expanded upon to include all bars and can be edited as necessary. The cells that show purple are editable, while cells not colored are auto-populated based on other factors in the design.
If the bar list table is deemed unnecessary, it can be turned off in the setting panel. To turn off the bar list table, go to the "Options" panel located on the right pane of the software. This will contain all settings, where you can turn off the bar list table feature.
Strand can be auto populated with the “Auto Add Strand” option which will update the row in the Bar List table until the user edits a row. If a row is edited then it will stay as the user input it. Rebar will also be auto populated into this list if “top connection” is not used in the design.
Cross-Sectional View
The cross-sectional view is a feature of the pile design software that allows users to create a cut section of the pile and view the prestressing strand and transverse reinforcement. The prestressing strand is dimensioned to the center of the strand.
The cross-sectional view displays the prestressing strand and transverse reinforcement in detail. The prestressing strand is dimensioned to the center of the strand, allowing users to accurately position the strand within the pile. The transverse reinforcement is also displayed in detail, allowing users to visualize the reinforcement in the pile.
Users can modify the prestressing strand and transverse reinforcement in the cross-sectional view as necessary. To modify the prestressing strand, the reinforcement input tab may be used. To modify the transverse reinforcement, the reinforcement input tab may be used.
Custom Detail
The custom details feature is a feature of the pile design software that allows users to add unique custom details to their projects. There are six unique custom details that may be added to the project. These details can either be generated by the program in some cases or imported by the user in other cases.
To add a custom detail, click on the "Add" button located in the center of each custom detail. This will open up a selection window that lets the user select a custom detail of their choice. Currently, there are four supported details that may be selected from the program, Custom Image, Detensioning, Embed Elevation, and Embed Section.
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Custom Image Import
The custom image import feature is a feature of the pile design software that allows users to add any image file or a drawing file (.dwg/.dxf) to their project. This image will be drawn directly to the page and can be scaled as needed. The quality of the image may vary depending on the image quality during import. If a drawing file from AutoCAD is imported, the image will be a vector image and will be scalable, having no reduction in image quality. This is because vector images are not made up of pixels like raster images and can be scaled to any size without losing quality.
Preview Your DWG Files
The Preview section provides you with a visual representation of your imported .dwg files. You'll see a clear preview of your drawing in the window. We've made sure that the quality of the image is maintained, allowing you to scale your drawings without any loss in visual clarity.
Customize Your DWG Files
We understand that you may want to make specific adjustments to your imported .dwg files. That's why we've included settings to help you personalize the appearance of your drawings.
DWG Settings
The DWG Settings section empowers you to customize various aspects of your imported .dwg file:
Line Weight: Adjust the thickness of lines in your drawing to match other elements.
Width Multiplier: Change the rendering aspect ratio to allow more of your drawing to be rendered horizontally.
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3. Height Multiplier: Change the rendering aspect ratio to allow more of your drawing to be rendered vertically.
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Use this option if you notice your drawing is being cropped height wise. |
4.Scale Multiplier: Modify the overall scale of your imported .dwg file, making it larger or smaller as needed.
Padding
The Padding section allows you to add padding, or space, between the content of your drawing and the surrounding border. This ensures a clean and visually appealing layout:
Left: Define the space between the left edge of your drawing and the border.
Right: Specify the amount of space on the right side of your drawing.
Top: Adjust the space at the top of your drawing for proper alignment.
Bottom: Set the space at the bottom of your drawing for proper alignment.
Detensioning Detail
The detensioning detail option is a feature of the pile design software that allows users to create a detensioning sequence detail that will be placed onto the piece ticket directly. This sequence can be auto-generated using the “Auto” option or manually selected by clicking on the order of the strand that the detensioning sequence should occur in.
To generate an automatic detensioning sequence, click on the "Auto" button located in the window. The software will generate a detensioning sequence in a specific order. It will begin with numbering the first strand, followed by the next number located 180 degrees from the previous, and then the next number at a 45-degree angle from the previous. This order will be repeated for the remaining strands.
To manually select the order of the detensioning sequence, click on the "Manual" button located in the window. This will allow the user to select the order of the detensioning sequence by clicking on the strand that the detensioning sequence should occur in.
Once all strands have been labeled with a sequence number, the detail can be confirmed and placed on the piece ticket. The user can also use the standard undo/redo features to ease the creation of the detensioning sequence, as well as a clear all button in the windows ribbon that will reset the detensioning sequence.
Embed Elevation Detail
The embed elevation allows the user to create a custom drawing that shows the top connection of the pile. This drawing allows for minimal customization such as showing the rebar in the embedments as well as customizing the callout text. A visual preview is displayed on top of the input window to allow for real time updates to the drawing.
Embed Section Detail
The embed section detail is a custom detail that provides a cut-section to show the embements or rebar in the pile. Only the rebar/embedments will be dimensioned in this detail view.
Lifter & Dunnage View
The lifter and dunnage view shows where the program has its lifters and dunnage points set. This view uses relative pile locations as defined in the Table of Properties. Under the title is the design length the program was run with to verify if the lift points will be valid for all relative locations.
General Notes
The general notes input allows the designer to input their own custom notes either by typing or by selecting the import button option and selecting a text file. The font size is customizable with the buttons in the top right.
Pile Embedment Table & Material Specification
The pile embedment table is included to allow for the input of any pile embedment included in the project. If this is deemed unnecessary it may be turned off in the setting panel. Below the embedment table is the material specification table which includes general information on the pile’s material. This table can be customized with the settings panel.
Company Logo #1
This space is designated for a company logo. Typically reserved for the client company.
Initials & Date Block
This section is designed to be for documentation of progress throughout the period of drawing.
Company Logo #2
This space is designated for a company logo. Typically reserved for the designer company.
Title Block
The title block for the drawing. This shows the project name and location as defined in the Project Settings input. Custom text relating to the project may be written in the block under project information. The drawing may be given a title and drawing number if desired in the bottom two blocks to more uniquely identify the drawing.
Table of Properties
The table of properties allows for the designer to define multiple piles based on the same design. For piles with multiple lengths and the same cross-section this table allows the designer to show this. The length and quantity may be updated, when this happens the rest of the table will be updated automatically.