Create Steel Decking in Tekla

Create Steel Decking in Tekla Structures

In this article we will go over creating steel decking for a floor or roof using the "Modeling of Floor Bay (66)" Component. You can model decking by just picking the beam tool and loading a deck profile but this is a more efficient way to model decking without having to do each piece. 
 

Modeling the Deck

In the model go to Detailing > Component > Applications and Components (or press CTRL+F). In the Applications and Components dialog search for 66, please note that in the Steel Detailing role you need to "Show hidden Items" in order to see this tool. See below

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Double click to open the component, now see the image below and apply the setting as the image displays. 

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Now Browse for a profile 

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The first step when applying this component is to "Pick two points to specify the first distance for the component to determine the start line for the decking". 

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Next "Pick two points to specify the second distance for the component to determine the end line of the decking"

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Last "Pick two points to specify the length of the decking"

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The end result should look something like the below image

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