Settings for adding lifters can be configured to specify how to position the lifters and which components in the Tekla components library to use for the types of lifters. Walls, beams and columns each have their own settings.

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• Relative Position will use the same relative position (such as 0.2 L) as defined in the design file.

• Nearest End will use the end nearest to the location.

• From Center will use the distance from the center of the member.

• From End will use the distance from the far side of the member.

• From Start will use the distance from the near side of the member.

Component

To place lifters into the model, components must be set defined for the two types of lifters for each part type. Clicking the button to the right of a lifter type will bring up a Tekla Structures “Select component” window where all components can be viewed and the lifter component selected. Once selected, the name of the lifter component will be shown in the Component text box.

Walls

For walls, components can be defined for face and edge lifters. The Handling tab in Eriksson Wall defines the stages to use lifters and the positioning of the lifters. Lifters can be shown for the Stripping, Primary Erection, and Secondary Erection stages. For any stage, lifters placed exactly at the bottom or top of the wall are defined as edge lifters and all others are face lifters.

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Beams

Components for beams can be defined for top and side lifters. The Structural Model tab in Eriksson Beam defines the stages to use lifters and the positioning of the lifters.

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Columns

For columns, components can be set for face and end lifters. The Handling tab in Eriksson Column defines the stages to use lifters and the positioning of the lifters. Lifters can be shown for the Stripping, Primary Erection, and Secondary Erection stages. For any stage, lifters placed exactly at the bottom or top of the column are defined as end lifters and all others are face lifters.

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