Tekla Tedds 2020 Engineering Library - Canada

Tekla Tedds 2020

Engineering Library
Canada

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Table of Contents
2D analysis ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Beam analysis ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

Anchor bolt design (CSA-A23.3) .......................................................................................................................... 7

Base plate design (CSA-S16) ................................................................................................................................ 8

Batch design ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

Beam analysis ................................................................................................................................................... 11

Bearing pressures for rectangular footings with biaxial uplift ............................................................................ 12

Bolt group analysis ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Column load chase down .................................................................................................................................. 15

Compound section properties .......................................................................................................................... 16

Cut and fill ........................................................................................................................................................ 17

Dead loading .................................................................................................................................................... 19

Flitch beam design (CSA-086) ........................................................................................................................... 20

Footing design (CSA-A23.3)............................................................................................................................... 21

Gabion retaining wall analysis and design ......................................................................................................... 22

Open channel flow ........................................................................................................................................... 23

Pile group analysis ............................................................................................................................................ 24

RC beam design (CSA-A23.3)............................................................................................................................. 25

RC column design (CSA-A23.3) .......................................................................................................................... 27

RC corbel design (CSA-A23.3) ............................................................................................................................ 29

RC one-way slab design (CSA-A23.3) ................................................................................................................. 30

RC pile cap design (CSA-A23.3) ......................................................................................................................... 31

RC sub-frame analysis....................................................................................................................................... 32

RC two way slab design (CSA-A23.3) ................................................................................................................. 33

RC wall design (CSA-A23.3) ............................................................................................................................... 35

RC retaining wall design (CSA-A23.3) ................................................................................................................ 37

Rigid diaphragm force distribution .................................................................................................................... 38

Horizontal and vertical roadway setting out...................................................................................................... 40

Horizontal and vertical roadway setting out...................................................................................................... 41

Rolling load analysis.......................................................................................................................................... 42

Section properties calculator ............................................................................................................................ 43

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Seismic force (NBCC) ........................................................................................................................................ 45

Slope stability - slip circle analysis..................................................................................................................... 46

Snow loading (NBCC) ........................................................................................................................................ 47

Steel column design (CSA-S16).......................................................................................................................... 48

Steel section design (CSA-S16-09) ..................................................................................................................... 49

Steel sheet piling design ................................................................................................................................... 50

Storm water drainage ....................................................................................................................................... 52

Timber connections (CSA-086) .......................................................................................................................... 53

Timber design (CSA-086) .................................................................................................................................. 54

Wall load chase down ....................................................................................................................................... 55

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2D analysis
Tedds calculation version 1.0.30

Scope
· Calculation for linear static 2D analysis:

o Model 2D frames with unlimited nodes and elements

o View model geometry, loading and results for shear, moment, axial force, deflection and axial deflection

o Output node results for total base reactions, reactions and node deflections

o Output member or element results for shear, moment, axial force, deflection and axial deflection

General notes
To create an analysis model you must define a series of nodes in 2D co-ordinate space that are connected by elements
with appropriate material and section properties.

Start by entering the nodes, materials, sections and elements that define the geometry of your model. Then define your
load case(s) and loading as required. When your model geometry and loading is complete you can select the Results tab
to view all of the calculated results for the node deflections, base reactions and reactions as well as the
element/member results for axial forces, shear forces, moments and deflections.

Contiguous analysis elements can be grouped to represent the physical design members which provide several key
benefits:

· Loads can be applied on a per member basis rather than by individual analysis elements.

· Pattern load combinations can be used to pattern load the continuous beams in a model.

· Results are appropriate for design calculation as they will show max/min forces on a member by member basis.

When editing values in a grid you must commit your changes for the entire row being edited by pressing Ctrl + Enter
(Commit row) or just Enter (Commit row and start editing next row), by clicking on another row, or by switching to
another tab. To cancel changes to the current row press the escape key.

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You can edit multiple cells at the same time by selecting all of the cells you want to edit. Click in the first cell and then
drag the mouse to select the range of cells you want to edit. Type a new value and press Enter and all the selected cells
will be updated. You can also select cells that are not in a continuous range by pressing the 'Ctrl' key whilst clicking on
each cell.

To sort a column in ascending order click on the column header, click again to sort in descending order.

Note: If you edit a value for the currently sorted column then the row you're editing may move in the list as a result of
the modified value changing in the sort order.

By sorting columns and editing multiple cells at the same time it is possible to amend a model very quickly for example to
move all the nodes in a single column in one go.

If a numerical value is entered it is assumed to be in the units defined for that column or cell. You can also enter values in
alternative units by simply including the unit, for example you can enter "500 mm" or "8 in" for a length.

Expression editing allows you to enter math expressions, to enter an expression simply type an '=' character followed by
the expression:

· '=1 ft + 6 in' would assign 1.5 ft

· '=L' would assign the value of the variable 'L'

If your expression starts with an operator then the current value will be automatically prefixed to the expression:

· '=+1' would add 1 to the current value.

· '=-2' would subtract 2 from the current value

· '=*2' would multiply the current value by 2

· '=+500 mm' would add 500 mm to the current value

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Beam analysis
Tedds calculation version 2.0.03

Scope
· Calculation for the linear static analysis of single span or continuous span beams:

o Model beams with an unlimited number of spans

o View model geometry, loading and results for shear, moment, axial force, deflection and axial deflection

o Output node results for total base reactions, reactions and node deflections

o Output member results for shear, moment, axial force, deflection and axial deflection

General notes
This calculation uses a customised version of the 2D analysis calculation which simplifies the user interface so that only a
single span or continuous span beam can be defined. Refer to the 2D analysis calculation notes for detailed
documentation and

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Anchor bolt design (CSA-A23.3)

Tedds calculation version 2.0.15

Scope
· This calculation checks the following tensile and shear failure modes for embedded anchors

o Steel strength of anchor in tension (D.6.1)

o Concrete breakout strength of anchor in tension (D.6.2)

o Pullout strength of anchor in tension (D.6.3)

o Concrete side face blowout strength of anchor in tension (D.6.4)

o Steel strength of anchor in shear (D.7.1)

o Concrete breakout strength of anchor in shear (D.7.2)

o Concrete pry-out strength of anchor in shear (D.7.3)

o Interaction of tensile and shear forces (D.8)

References
· Canadian Standards Association – Design of concrete structures A23.3-04 (R2010). This includes Update Nos. 1, 2 & 3.

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Base plate design (CSA-S16)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.04

Scope
· Calculates the minimum size of base plate required to transmit the forces in an axially loaded column into the
foundations for I and tube sections.

Minor xce Minor xce

axis Y axis Y
B B

b b
y ce yce

C1 d Major C1 d Major
X X axis X X axis

Bearing Bearing
plate plate
Effective Effective
concrete concrete
area area

Actual Actual
Y concrete Y concrete
perimeter perimeter

References
· Limit state Design of Steel Structures, CSA-S16-09.

· Design of Concrete Structures, CSA-A23.3-04 (2010). This includes Update Nos. 1, 2 & 3.

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Batch design
Version 1.0.10

Scope
· Excel workbook which allows for the batch design of any Tedds calculation. Input for multiple design cases can be
entered into the spread sheet which when calculated will run each individual design case using the Tedds
calculation specified. You can choose to interact with the calculations normal user interface or for some
calculations you can choose to hide the user interface.

· Working examples are included for the following calculations:

o Bearing pressures for rectangular footings (SI and US units)

o Precast concrete beam design (EN1992)
o Precast concrete bearing design (EN1992)
o Precast concrete column design (EN1992)
o Precast concrete half-joint design (EN1992)
o Precast concrete stair design (EN1992)
o Precast concrete wall design (EN1992)
o RC beam design (EN1992)
o RC beam design (ACI318)
o RC beam design (AS3600)
o RC beam torsion design (EN1992)
o RC column design (EN1992)
o RC pile cap design (ACI318)
o RC nib design (EN1992)
o RC stair design (EN1992)
o Rolling load analysis (SI and US units)
o Steel member design (EN1993)
o Steel member design (AISC360)
o Steel member design (AS4100)
o Steel member fire resistance design (EN1993)
o Steel simple connection design (EN1993)
o Timber member design (EN1995)
o Wood member design (NDS)

· Video demonstrations

o Introduction to batch design

o Batch design of RC beams (ACI318)

Lx Ly Pz ex ey qmax BearingPercentage
mm mm kN mm mm kN/m^(2) %
2000 2000 150 600 550 312.50 36.00
2500 2000 150 600 550 192.98 46.58
3000 2000 150 600 550 139.03 52.59
2000 2500 150 600 550 201.94 44.13
2000 3000 150 600 550 146.94 48.87

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General notes
· The Tedds batch design Excel workbook can be used to batch design any Tedds calculation.

· The workbook contains digitally signed macros which are essential for the batch design process, therefore you
may encounter security warnings in Excel when opening it.

· To determine the input and output variables used in a specific calculation consider the following:

o Read the calculation notes.

o Some calculations will include dedicated documentation of the key input and output variables
used. Using the library access system, open the calculation index and browse to the folder of
the calculation you're interested in and open the "Components" item. If the calculation has
dedicated variable documentation it will be listed beneath the calculation notes item.
o Start the calculation and read through the user interface, some calculations include the names
of the variables used for each input in the user interface.

o Finish the calculation and read through the output, the majority of the input and output
variables will be documented in the full output.
o Finish the calculation and read through the variables listed in the Variable Manager.
· When you want to start batch designing a calculation begin the learning process by starting in Tedds for Word,
assign the input variables you want to pre-define directly in the Word document immediately before the call to
the calculation. Immediately following the calculation insert expressions which query the results you are
interested in. Once you have used this technique to create a working Tedds for Word document then apply the
same principal using the batch design spreadsheet.

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Beam analysis
Tedds calculation version 2.0.03

Scope
· Calculation for the linear static analysis of single span or continuous span beams:

o Model beams with an unlimited number of spans

o View model geometry, loading and results for shear, moment, axial force, deflection and axial deflection

o Output node results for total base reactions, reactions and node deflections

o Output member results for shear, moment, axial force, deflection and axial deflection

General notes
This calculation uses a customised version of the 2D analysis calculation which simplifies the user interface so that only a
single span or continuous span beam can be defined. Refer to the 2D analysis calculation notes for detailed
documentation and

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Bearing pressures for rectangular footings with biaxial uplift

Tedds calculation version 1.0.04

Scope
· Calculation which determines the maximum bearing pressure acting on a rectangular footing.

· The calculation also calculates the bearing pressure under each corner of the footing, the percentage of the footing
area acting in bearing and the location of the line of zero pressure.

· The calculation also generates a sketch showing the arrangement of the footing indicating the position of the
resultant, the bearing pressure at the corners and the line of zero pressure if appropriate.

Lx/3 Lx/3 Lx/3

1 2 1 Ly/4
Ly/3

3 3 Ly/4
Ly/3 2 4 2 Ly
3 3 Ly/4

Ly/3
1 2 1 Ly/4

Lx/4 Lx/4 Lx/4 Lx/4

Lx

Figure 1. Numbers represent the number of footing corners acting in bearing

when centroid of applied load is located within that zone.

General notes
· The calculation determines the number of footing corners acting in bearing given the eccentricity of the resultant
reaction.

· For footings with either one or all of the corners acting in bearing the bearing pressures at each corner are
determined using standard equations.

· For footings with either two or three corners acting in bearing the calculation uses an iterative process whereby the
position of the line of zero pressure is assumed. The eccentricity of the reaction resulting from the assumed line of
zero pressure is determined and compared to the actual eccentricity, based on this the line of zero pressure is
amended and the process is repeated. This process is repeated until the eccentricities coincide and a solution is
found.

· As an option the calculation will also determine the effective bearing pressure assuming that the reaction is carried
uniformly by an assumed equivalent rectangular base centred on the eccentricity of the base reaction.

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· As part of the output a bearing pressure diagram is generated. In this diagram the bearing area is shaded grey, the
bearing pressures at the corners of the footing are indicated and dimensions between the corners of the footing and
line of zero pressure are shown.

References
· 'Bearing Pressures for Rectangular Footings with Biaxial Uplift' by Kenneth E. Wilson, published in the Journal of
Bridge Engineering, Vol.2, No.1, February 1997.

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Bolt group analysis

Tedds calculation version 1.0.03

Scope
· Calculates the shear force distribution across a group of bolts from an applied vertical and horizontal load.

Centre of gravity of bolt group (Xc, Yc) Point of load application (X, Y)

Px

Py
Sy

dy

dx Sx

Origin (0, 0)

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Column load chase down

Tedds calculation version 1.0.01

Scope
· Calculates the factored and unfactored design loads on the foundation under the columns in consideration for a
multi-storey building, based on the loading from the floors above the column on each level, and allowing for load
reduction under BOCA, SBCCI, UBC and ASCE codes.

· These calculations also calculate the factored column design load at each level of the building, again based on the
loading from the floors above the column on each level.

· The calculations cover internal, edge and corner columns.

Y1 Internal column

Y1 / 2

Corner column Edge column

X1 / 2 X1

General notes
· The calculations produce factored and unfactored design loads for the column(s) at each level, including load
reduction allowed under the various codes.

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Compound section properties

Tedds calculation version 2.0.00

Scope
· Calculates the section properties for:

o 2 I sections at 90 degrees

o Channel section on an I section

o Plate on an I section.

Equal Equal Equal

Section 1 Area Section 1 Area Section 1 Area
1 3 Axis Axis Axis
2 2 2
1 3
4 4 4

5 Neutral 5 Neutral 5 Neutral

XEQ XNA XEQ XNA XEQ XNA
Axis Axis Axis
y Section 2 y Section 2 y Section 2
6 6 6
x x x

General notes
· The properties calculated are:

o Area of the component parts and compound section

o 2nd moment of area

o Radius of gyration

o Plastic section modulus

o Distance to combined centroid

o Distance to equal axis area (only shapes with all rectangles at 90 degs)

o Elastic section modulus

o Torsional constants

o Buckling parameters

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Cut and fill

Tedds calculation version 1.0.01

Scope
· Calculates the area of cut and fill of cross sections where existing and proposed profiles are specified. If more than
one cross section is present and all the cross sections are valid, a quantity distribution table is calculated to determine
the cumulative cut or fill volume.

General notes
· There are several ways the coordinate data for the existing and proposed profiles can be input within the calculation.

o Inputting the coordinates within the user interface

o Importing from a text file

o Defining a template

· Coordinates can be entered using the user interface where a sketch will be produced detailing the profile as the
coordinates are input. The calculation will determine the cut and fill areas when the first and last x coordinates of the
existing and proposed profiles match. The levels of these matching coordinates do not have to be the same so a
retaining wall or similar can be taken in to account.

· Profiles can be imported from a text file which must be written in the correct format. The cut and fill areas will be
calculated when the chainages and the proposed and existing cross sections exist. The first and last x coordinates of
the existing and proposed profiles must match in order for the areas to be calculated.

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· A predefined template can be used for the proposed profiles which can be used in conjunction with the input or
import methods for the existing profiles as described above. The predefined templates comprise a typical single
carriageway, a typical dual carriageway, a cutting/embankment or a trench. The dimensions, levels and an x offset
relative to the template centreline can be specified. Each template except the trench has a slope to each side in
which the gradient of this slope is specified. These slopes are then used to determine an intersection point with the
existing profiles. It should be noted that the calculation will determine if the slope is required to be positive or
negative and only a positive gradient is needed. If the coordinate limits of the existing profile lie within the main
template (not including the slopes) the section is deemed to be invalid and the areas will not be calculated.

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Dead loading
Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· Calculates the unfactored dead loads of a series of composite constructions.

General notes
· The composite constructions are intended to represent the various floor, wall and roof components of a building or
structure.

· When using SI units the calculation includes a data list of typical material densities as well as a datalist based on
Tables A.1 to A.12 from annex A of Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 1-1: General actions - Densities, self-
weight, imposed loads for buildings.

· When using US units the calculation includes a data list of typical material specific weights.

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Flitch beam design (CSA-086)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.01

Scope
· These calculations check the design of a flitch beam consisting of one or more pieces of timber and one or more steel
plates bolted together to form a vertically laminated beam which acts as one unit.

· The flitch beam can be designed with either timber or steel elements to the outside of the member.

· The steel plate should be no deeper than the timber members.

· The calculations generate the section properties of the individual timber and steel elements as well as the composite
section.

· The design is checked against bending, shear and bearing stresses. Further calculations check the deflection of the
beam, and determine the bolting requirements.

b S S S S S S S S S

d ds

bs

Lb L Lb

References
· Engineering Design in Wood, CSA-086-09 including Update Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4.

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Footing design (CSA-A23.3)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.04

Scope
· Square footing with concentrically loaded column.

· Rectangular footing with concentrically or eccentrically loaded column. Column can be centered on the footing or
offset along X axis.

References
· Design of concrete structures, CSA A23.3-04 (R2010). This includes Updates Nos. 1, 2 & 3.

· Concrete design handbook by cement association of Canada.

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Gabion retaining wall analysis and design

Tedds calculation version 2.0.01

Scope
· Checks the stability of a gabion retaining wall against sliding and overturning, and determines the maximum and
minimum base pressures beneath the wall.

General notes
· The soil surface to the rear of the wall may be inclined at an angle b.

· The retained material to the rear of the wall may have different properties to the material beneath the base of the
wall.

· Active pressure coefficients are calculated using the Coulomb equation.

· The calculation can be used in two different ways depending on how the soil, loading and combination values are
specified.
To design the wall using traditional methods, using factors of safety greater than 1.0, the soil properties and the
loading should be specified as the design values together with the partial factors in the combinations being set to 1.0.
To design the wall using limit state methods the soil properties and loading should be input as characteristic values
and the partial factors set according to the required combinations.

· The presumed allowable bearing capacity of the soil is compared to the applied bearing pressure calculated using
characteristic soil properties and characteristic loads assuming a trapezoidal pressure distribution

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Open channel flow

Tedds calculation version 1.0.01

Scope
· Calculates the discharge of an open channel which may consist of multiple sections.

General notes
· The calculation uses the Manning equation in the following form:

A 2/3
Q= ´ R ´ S0
1/ 2

· It is possible to calculate the discharge of compound sections by adding the total flow of a series of partial sections, as
shown in the following sketch and corresponding equation.

A1 , n 1 A3 , n 3
A2 , n 2 P3
P1
P2

æA A A 2/3 ö
Q = çç 1 ´ R1 + 2 ´ R2 + 3 ´ R3 ÷÷ ´ S 0
2/3 2/3 1/ 2

è n1 n2 n3 ø

· The compound channel may consist of up to four separate sections, each with a different set of properties.

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Pile group analysis

Tedds calculation version 1.0.02

Scope
· Calculates the reactions of a series of piles subject to one or more loads assuming distribution through a rigid pile
cap.

General notes
· If required, the pile cap self weight should be added manually as an additional load applied through the centroid of
the pile cap.

· The calculation adopts the following procedure:-

o 1. Calculates the centroid and total value of all applied loads. Take moments about the origin in the x and
y directions and divide the resultant moment values by the total load to get the coordinates of the
centroid.

o 2. Express all pile reactions in terms of the reaction of the first pile P1 plus a rate of increase in the X-
direction, rateX and a rate of increase in the Y-direction, rateY.

o 3. Take moments about the resultant load in both the X and Y direction, expressing the results in terms of
P1, rate X and rateY – eqn.1 and eqn.2.

o 4. Sum all the pile reactions in terms of P1, rateX and rateY and equate them to the total load. Express P1
in terms of rateX and rateY – eqn.3.

o 5. Substitute eqn.3 into eqn.1 and express rateX in terms of rateY – eqn.4.

o 6. Substitute eqn.3 and eqn.4 into eqn.2 to solve rateY.

o 7. Substitute rateY back into eqn.3 to solve rateX.

o 8. Substitute rateY and rate X into eqn.1 to solve P1.

o 9. Use rateX, rateY and P1 to solve remaining pile reactions.

· The calculation output lists the co-ordinates of the centroid of the total loads and the co-ordinates of the centroid of
the total pile reactions. If the centroid of the loads does not match the centroid of the pile reactions the output
includes a note warning that the pile group is not in equilibrium.

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RC beam design (CSA-A23.3)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.03

Scope
· RC beam design for rectangular or flanged beam not subject to significant axial load.

bw bf

d'
hf
Compression steel
(if req.) A’ s_prov

d h Stirrup
Stirrup h

Tension steel Tension steel

A s_prov
A’sprov

cc
cc
cc
cc bw

General notes
· The calculation does not refer to the top or bottom of the beam and hence can be used for either hogging or sagging
moments.

· The calculations can include nominal or designed compression steel, and nominal or designed shear reinforcement.

· If nominal steel is included, it is provided in the form of anchor bars.

· There is no contribution of skin reinforcement to flexural resistance of section.

Method
· If the option to include the bending moment check is selected, the calculation determines whether or not
compression steel is required. If it is not required, there is an option to include nominal compression steel.

· If the option to include the shear check is selected, the calculation determines whether or not shear reinforcement is
required. If no shear reinforcement is required, the calculation uses the minimum amount of shear reinforcement
specified in the code.

· If you have performed the shear check, then the distance between tension bars can be checked. Otherwise you need
to confirm the diameter of the stirrups (enter zero if there are no stirrups). For bar spacing checks, the main tension
bars are assumed to be regularly spaced (not grouped).

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· In calculation of crack control, 60% of the yield strength (fy) is used as an estimate of the stress in steel under
serviceability loads for parabolic stress distribution in steel.

· If the option to include deflection check is selected, the deflection of the beam is checked using the span-deflection
ratio method.

References
· Design of concrete structures, CSA A23.3-04 (R2010). This includes Updates Nos. 1, 2 & 3.

· Concrete Design Handbook, Cement Association of Canada.

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RC column design (CSA-A23.3)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.02

Scope
· Calculations are performed for the design of column of solid rectangular section, symmetrically reinforced about the
axis of bending. For rectangular column reinforcement is provided symmetrically at two short faces.

b
bt Minor Axis
y y
d' cc
Tie
Tie
A's
Major A's dt
Major
dt h Axis
Axis
x CG. x x C.G. x
As
As

cc d'
y Minor y
Axis h
Cross section

General notes
· Braced and unbraced columns can be defined under axial load with or without uniaxial or biaxial bending.

· Columns are automatically classified as short or slender. For slender columns, additional magnified moments are
calculated in accordance with section 10.13 to 10.16 of code.

· The effective height of the column is defined by entering the effective length factor, k. This factor should be
determined by reference to code clause 10.15.1 for columns in nonsway frames and clause 10.16.1 for columns in
sway frames.

· If the column is short and there are no externally applied moments, the capacity is determined in accordance with
code clause 10.10.4 otherwise the capacity is determined by finding out actual depth of NA.

· If the column is slender, then additional magnified moments are calculated in accordance with code section 10.15 or
10.16

References
· Design of concrete structures, CSA A23.3-04 (R2010). This includes Updates Nos. 1, 2 & 3.

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· Concrete Design Handbook (Third edition), by Cement Association of Canada.

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RC corbel design (CSA-A23.3)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.01

Scope
· The calculation checks the dimensions of a corbel

Vf
Main Bearing
tension plate
bar
Nf

Closed Framing
stirrup bar

General notes
· The calculation checks dimensions of corbel as per cl.11.6, dimension of bearing plate as per cl.11.4.4.1 (b) and
minimum reinforcement check as per cl.11.6.5 and cl.11.6.6.

· Forces in truss are found by static method by assuming strut and tie model and reinforcement is checked according to
forces.

References
· Design of concrete structures, CSA A23.3-04 (R2010). This includes Updates Nos. 1, 2 & 3.

· Concrete Design Handbook (Third edition), by Cement Association of Canada.

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RC one-way slab design (CSA-A23.3)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.02

Scope
· These calculations check solid slabs supported by beams or walls. The calculation will check one way spanning and
cater for simply supported or continuous support conditions.

At_prov As_hog_prov
shog

h d
dhog
s
At_prov Nominal 1m width As_prov Nominal 1 m width

One-way spanning slab

(Continuous)

General notes
· Checks performed are, optionally, moment, shear, deflection and a crack control check.

Method
· For each check that is performed the calculations determine whether the design passes or fails.

· Moment check - checks the moment design resistance as per Chapter 10 of CSA A23.3-04.

· Shear check - checks shear as per Chapter 11 of CSA A23.3-04. If shear reinforcement is required, gives appropriate
warning.

· Span/deflection ratio - the basic span/deflection ratio is considered (Table 9.2). A maximum ratio is then calculated
and checked against the allowable ratio. This is a simplified approach and further attention should be given where
special circumstances exist.

· Crack control check - checks calculate spacing required in either/both sagging/hogging steel and compares this with
the permissible limit as given in clause 10.6.1 of CSA A23.3-04

References
· Design of concrete structures, CSA A23.3-04 (R2010). This includes Updates Nos. 1, 2 & 3.

· Concrete Design Handbook by Cement Association of Canada

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RC pile cap design (CSA-A23.3)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.03

Scope
· Design of pile cap with 2 piles for uniaxially loaded column.

· Design of pile cap with 3 piles for axially loaded column.

· Design of pile cap with 4 piles for biaxially loaded column.

· Pile cap design is limited to upward pile reaction (no uplift due to factored load combination is allowed).

· The calculations for tension reinforcement, bearing, plane and punching shear.

· Reinforcement checks for required tension steel.

References
· Design of concrete structures, CSA A23.3-04 (R2010). This includes Updates Nos. 1, 2 & 3.

· Concrete design handbook by cement association of Canada.

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RC sub-frame analysis
Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· Analysis of a simplified sub-frame consisting only of a beam, the columns attached to the ends of the beam and the
beams on either side.

Col B Col C

L L
B_upper C_upper
Beam to be designed

D
L L L
s1 s2 s3

L L
B_lower C_lower

Span 1 hB Span 2 hC
Span 3

SIMPLIFIED SUBFRAME
(all sections b wide)

General notes
· The calculations firstly determine the geometry of the three spans (including area and second moment of area), the
stiffness of the end beams is modelled by applying a stiffness factor to the second moment of area (the fixity of the
beam remote ends determine the stiffness of the beams on either side of the central beam). The calculations use the
sub-frame geometry and properties within the continuous beam analysis program, where the loads can be added in
order to determine the design shear force and moment. These forces can then be optionally used in the RC beam
design calculations, to design span 2 (the central beam).

· The size and stiffness of the columns are translated into vertical and rotational spring stiffnesses for the supports
used in the continuous beam. The moments generated in the supports are then used to determine the moments in
the columns of the sub-frame.

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RC two way slab design (CSA-A23.3)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· This calculation uses “Direct Design Method” to carry out an analysis of a reinforced concrete two-way slab
supported on beams on all edges.

y
lx x

½ Column strip

ly Middle strip

½ Column strip

½ Column strip Middle strip ½ Column strip

TWO-WAY SLAB PANEL

General notes
· The slab is designed separately in both x and y directions.

· The calculations determine the optimum requirements for top reinforcement over each support to satisfy bending
criteria and bottom reinforcement for each span to satisfy bending and deflection criteria, based on the specified
default reinforcement diameter.

· The calculations also check the one-way shear capacity of the slab section.

· Once the calculation has determined the initial reinforcement design the user has the option of amending the
reinforcement diameter and spacing at any point within the slab.

Method
· Determine the total factored moment in each of the two perpendicular directions.

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· Distribute the total factored design moment to the design of sections for negative and positive reinforcement.

· Distribute the negative and positive moments to the column and the middle strips and to the edge beams.

· Proportion of the size and distribution of the reinforcement in two perpendicular directions.

· Calculations also check the one-way shear capacity.

References
· Design of concrete structures, CSA A23.3-04 (R2010). This includes Updates Nos. 1, 2 & 3.

· Concrete Design Hand Book by Cement Association of Canada.

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RC wall design (CSA-A23.3)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.03

Scope
· Calculations are performed for the design of wall of solid rectangular section, reinforced at one face or both the
faces.

Major
Ast_h dt t
Axis
x x

cc sv d'
Ast_v
Sectional top view of wall
(single layer reinforcement)

cc
Major
Axis Ast_h dt t
x x

cc sv d'
Ast_v
Sectional top view of wall
(double layer reinforcement)

General notes
· Walls are automatically classified as short or slender. For slender walls, additional magnified moments are calculated
in accordance with section 10.13 to 10.16.

· The effective height of the wall is defined by entering the effective length factor, k. This factor should be determined
by reference to code clause 10.15.1 and 10.16.1.

· The calculations check whether the wall is stocky or slender. If the wall is stocky and there are no externally applied
moments, the capacity is determined in accordance with code clause 10.10.4 otherwise the capacity is determined by
finding actual depth of NA. If the wall is slender, then additional magnified moments are calculated in accordance
with section 10.15 or 10.16.

References
· Design of concrete structures, CSA A23.3-04 (R2010). This includes Updates Nos. 1, 2 & 3.

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· Concrete Design Handbook by Cement Association of Canada.

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RC retaining wall design (CSA-A23.3)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· Calculations to proportion toe, heel and shear key to satisfy requirements for soil capacity and retaining wall stability
for sliding and overturning and calculations for steel required at stem and base for vertical stem T- or L-section
cantilever and reverse cantilever RC walls with a slab bases, with or without a shear key .

General notes
· Reinforcement detailing checks for bar spacing and cover are included.

· Calculations incorporate vertical loads applied to the wall stem.

References
· CSA A23.3-94 Design of Concrete Structures

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Rigid diaphragm force distribution

Tedds calculation version 1.1.02

Scope
· Determine the distribution of rigid diaphragm lateral forces to supporting lateral resisting elements.

· Define multiple types of lateral elements including steel columns and concentric braced frames, concrete columns
and shear walls.

· Define any type of lateral element by defining element stiffness directly.

No. fxf fxm fx fyf fym fy

(kN) (kN) (kN) (kN) (kN) (kN)
SW1 15.87 -13.53 2.33 0 0 0
SW2 15.87 -6.01 9.86 0 0 0
SW3 0 0 0 75.56 -47.56 27.99
SW4 34.27 19.54 53.81 0 0 0
SW5 0 0 0 94.44 47.56 142.01

General notes
· Lateral force resisting elements can be defined as:

o Columns (steel or concrete)

o Braced bays (steel concentric braced frames)

o Individual shear walls (concrete)

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o Other elements

· Other elements may be defined with section properties and stiffness will be calculated assuming a continuous cross
section OR element stiffness may be defined directly allowing any type of lateral element to be defined.

· The lateral loads are distributed to each lateral load resisting element based on the applied loading and its position
relative to the centroid of rigidity.

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Horizontal and vertical roadway setting out

Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· Horizontal curve – Checks the design of a circular horizontal curve (no transitions). The calculation uses a 'generic
number of chords' method, which calculates the optimum chord length based on the criteria of the length of chord
required to approximate the arc length of the curve.

· Vertical curve – Checks the design of a vertical curve and provide the setting out information (reduced levels at the
relevant chainage points). This calculation can be phased with the horizontal curve design, to enable the same
setting out points to be used.

General notes
· For phasing of the horizontal and vertical curves, a reference point on the horizontal curve must be given. The
chainage points are then calculated in relation to this reference point. The chord length (or frequency of levels)
should also coincide with the chord length used in the horizontal alignment calculations. Where applicable the
appropriate default values are given.

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Horizontal and vertical roadway setting out

Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· Horizontal curve – Checks the design of a circular horizontal curve (no transitions). The calculation uses a 'generic
number of chords' method, which calculates the optimum chord length based on the criteria of the length of chord
required to approximate the arc length of the curve.

· Vertical curve – Checks the design of a vertical curve and provide the setting out information (reduced levels at the
relevant chainage points). This calculation can be phased with the horizontal curve design, to enable the same
setting out points to be used.

General notes
· For phasing of the horizontal and vertical curves, a reference point on the horizontal curve must be given. The
chainage points are then calculated in relation to this reference point. The chord length (or frequency of levels)
should also coincide with the chord length used in the horizontal alignment calculations. Where applicable the
appropriate default values are given.

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Rolling load analysis

Tedds calculation version 2.0.03

Scope
· Rolling load analysis of a continuous beam with unlimited spans and a load train with unlimited wheel point loads.

· The beam self-weight can be included or excluded from the analysis.

· An optional beam UDL can be applied.

· Video demonstration

General notes
· The sequence of wheel loads is defined in the opposite direction to the sequence of spans, i.e. the first defined load is
at the front of the load train. For non-symmetrical load trains, the analysis should be repeated with a mirror image of
the load train (where this is physically possible in the real structure) to obtain the worst load effects at each location.

Automation
This calculation has been optimised for Batch design and Automation using the Tedds Application Programming Interface
(API) which allows anyone with Windows programming experience to integrate Tedds with existing in-house software
applications or applications and services from other 3rd parties.

For information on this calculations input and output variables refer to the separate "Variables" documentation which is
accessible from the calculations Calc Set.

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Section properties calculator

Tedds calculation version 2.0.07

Scope
· Calculates the section properties of a section constructed from rectangles, triangles and circles, with or without holes.

General notes
· The calculated section properties are returned to the Tedds document as variables for use in further calculations.

· Standard section types can be designed quickly from within the calculation user interface by specifying the
dimensions of the section.

· Custom sections can be created by using the Section Designer application. This application allows a section to be
designed using a simple CAD style user interface. Sections can be saved for re-use at a later date.

· Sections can be imported from Tedds data lists either as a starting point for new sections or to create combined
sections (such as a channel on an I section). Sections are available for the UK, USA, Canada, Japan, South Africa,
Singapore and Australia.

· The properties calculated include:

o Area

o 2nd moment of area

o Radius of gyration

o Plastic section modulus (only shapes with all rectangles at 90 degrees)

o Distance to combined centroid

o Distance to equal axis area (only shapes with all rectangles at 90 degrees)

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o Elastic section modulus

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Seismic force (NBCC)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.06

Scope
· Calculates the minimum seismic design loads on building structures.

General notes
· Method applied is as per Section 4.1.8.11.

References
· Code of practice: National Building Code of Canada 2010.

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Slope stability - slip circle analysis

Tedds calculation version 1.0.02

Scope
· Calculates the factor of safety for the stability of a slope assuming a circular slip failure.

q R
qA
qB

dA

E F
D

y WA
dB HA

C
H
G

WB
HB

A B b

General notes
· Auto analysis allows a number of trial circles to be analysed in a single process.

· Undrained slopes are analysed using a total stress analysis, this approach is appropriate to newly cut or constructed
slopes in fully saturated clays. Drained slopes may be analysed using either the Fellenius (Swedish circle) method or
Bishop's simplified method.

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Snow loading (NBCC)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.02

Scope
· Calculation of snow load for roofs.

· Type of roofs :-

o Gable, flat and shed roofs

o Simple arch or curved roofs

o Valleys in curved or sloped roofs

References
· National building code of Canada 2010 (volume 1 and 2).

· User’s guide – NBCC 2010, structural commentaries (part 4 of division B).

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Steel column design (CSA-S16)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.02

Scope
· Checks the design of steel columns for I - sections, T - sections, channels, tubes and pipes, the calculations handle
bending in the X and Y axes, together with axial compressive load.

· For single and double angle sections, the calculations handle axial compressive load.

References
· Limit states design of steel structures (CAN/CSA-S16-09), by Canadian standards association.

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Steel section design (CSA-S16-09)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.05

Scope
· Checks the design of a steel section for I - sections, T - sections, channels, tubes and pipes, the calculations handle
bending in the X and Y axes, together with shear, compressive or tensile axial load and deflection.

· For Single - and double -angle sections, the calculations handle compressive or tensile axial load and deflection.

References
· Design of Steel Structures (S16-09), published by Canadian Standards Association.

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Steel sheet piling design

Tedds calculation version 2.0.05

Scope
· The calculation checks the stability of either a cantilever or a propped/tied steel sheet pile wall by determining the
required minimum embedment length and calculating the maximum moment and shear forces. Where appropriate
the calculation will determine the tie/prop force.

· The design can be carried out by specifying combinations where partial factors are used to determine design values
for the soil and loading or to the method prescribed in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Design of sheet pile walls.

· Video demonstration

18.0 kN/m2
dL1 0 6.2
0

Soil 1 - 5000

dL2 4000 0.0 26.5

61.0 31.6
dL3 5000
95.3 26.7

-196

dL4 6000 195.2 31.2

Soil 2 - 2700

Balanced, dL6 7162 278.8 45.9

-0.1

Hpile 7700
SECTION THROUGH SHEET PILE WALL BALANCE PRESSURE DIAGRAM (kN/m2)

General notes
· This calculation uses the Limiting equilibrium method (LEM) to design either a cantilever or propped-cantilever sheet
pile wall. This method assumes that the ground surrounding the wall is in a state of collapse, with its strength fully
mobilised on both sides of the wall. The wall is assumed to rotate as a rigid body about a fixed point, which for a
cantilever lies below formation level and in the case of a propped cantilever wall is coincident with the location of the
prop/tie.

· Water table may be added at any level on the retained side. When the water level on the retained side is higher than
ground level on the unretained side, there is an option to have different water levels to both sides of the wall. The
lowest water level on the unretained side in this case is limited to the lower ground level.

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· The maximum bending moments in the piles are determined using the Tedds 2D analysis engine with the piles being
analysed as vertical beams. The applied loads used in the analysis are the active and passive pressures as determined
in the calculation. Hence the balanced pressure diagram is effectively the loading diagram used in the analysis. There
are two methods of analysis available for the design of sheet pile walls and are governed by the restraint conditions
imposed by the soil at the bottom of the embedded length.

o Free-earth conditions assume that the wall has insufficient embedment to prevent rotation at the toe but
the wall is still in equilibrium.

o Fixed-earth conditions assume that the wall is sufficiently embedded and the soil stiff enough to prevent
rotation about the toe.

· The design of a cantilever wall assumes fixed earth conditions and is analysed as a vertical cantilever beam. The
design of tie/propped walls can be designed by either fixed or free earth conditions, and are analysed as a propped
cantilever or simply supported vertical beams respectively.

· The calculation can be used either to design a new wall or to analyse an existing wall. For the design of a new wall an
initial estimated total length of pile is required and the calculation will determine the actual length of pile required to
satisfy equilibrium. The fixed earth method also calculates a total minimum required length based on a 20% multiplier
to the embedded length below the point of contraflexure, due to the simplification of the fixed earth method. A
minimum plastic section modulus is calculated which can then be compared to manufactures information to
determine the type of pile required. If an existing wall is to be analysed the total length of pile is input in to the
calculation and the required minimum height will be calculated and compared to the actual, resulting in a pass or fail
statement.

References
· Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Design of sheet pile walls. CECW-ED EM 1110-2-2504 dated
31 March 1994.

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Storm water drainage

Tedds calculation version 1.0.02

Scope
· Calculates and plots the Energy Grade Line (EGL) and the Hydraulic Grade Line (HGL) for a pipe line and determines if
they conform to freeboard requirements.

General notes
· The EGL and HGL are calculated to take in to effect, frictional pipe losses according to the roughness of the pipe
material and local losses relating to the type of structure that is present along the pipe line.

· The frictional pipe losses are based on the Colebrooke-White formula.

· The diameter of the pipes and the flow within them can be altered along the length of the pipe. Adjusting the flow
along the pipe can be used to model additional flows, say from an inlet or branch line, within the system.

· The calculation will determine structure loss coefficients but these can be overwritten with user defined values if
preferred.

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Timber connections (CSA-086)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.03

Scope
· This calculation checks the design of simple timber-to-timber or timber-to-steel connections using screws, nails and
bolts.

· The calculation allows for multiple fasteners loaded at an angle to grain in single or double shear.

General notes
· The calculations automatically check the validity of member thicknesses and apply appropriate factors as necessary to
ensure compliance with any dimensional requirements listed in the code.

· Bolt and lag screw spacing, end and edge distances are checked and pass/fail statements given in the output. For
nails, however, reference should be made to CSA-086 or manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure the proposed
layout is acceptable..

References
· National Standard of Canada, Engineering Design in Wood, CAN/CSA - 086 – 09, including Update Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4.

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Timber design (CSA-086)

Tedds calculation version 1.0.03

Scope
· This calculation allows the design of timber beams, roof rafters and posts using either sawn lumber or glue laminated
lumber of specified timber grade or glue laminated stress class and a selected section size.

General notes
· Timber beam and roof rafter are subjected to udl. Timber post is subjected to axial and horizontal force

· The calculations only show results and design requirements that directly affect the calculations. In some cases the
specification may contain additional requirements not considered by these calculations. The specification should be
consulted directly for the full requirements.

References
· National Standard of Canada, Engineering Design in Wood, CAN/CSA-086-09, including Update Nos. 1, 2, 3 & 4.

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Wall load chase down

Tedds calculation version 1.0.00

Scope
· Calculates the factored and unfactored design loads on the foundations under the walls in consideration for a multi-
storey building, based on the loading from the floors either side of the wall on each level and the self weight of the
wall, and allowing for load reduction under BOCA, SBCCI, UBC and ASCE codes.

· Calculates the factored wall design load at each level of the building, again based on the loading from the floors
above the wall on each level and the self weight of the wall. The total load includes the whole self weight of the wall
on the level at which it is being considered.

General notes
· The calculations produce factored and unfactored design loads for the wall(s) at each level, including load reduction
allowed under the various codes.

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