I'm wondering if PGSplice has the capabilities to do two stage post-tensioning. I have a long span that I would like to have three splices in, with a middle drop in beam if you will. Can I tension a group of strands from one temp support/ splice to another, instead of permanent foundation elements like abutment/piers.
Thanks in advance
EDIT: I'm attaching a copy of the bridge I'm working on for anyone interested. Very possible that I am doing something else wrong that triggers the errors seen. Keep in mind the timeline for Closure events are off simply to get out of the error box. Thank you.
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I was able to play around with the "Start" and "End" locations in the spans to get the tendons to look right. However (and I believe), since the tendon is defined as from pier to pier, PGSplice assumes the tendon is present along the entire span. When I set up my timeline, seemingly regardless of how far away from the closure I am, I get an error saying a tendon is stressed before a closure pour is made.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
EDIT: I attached my file to the original post.
Based on your other post, you are trying to simulate a ground splice segment. I think you'd be better off treating the central segment as a single piece with plant-installed post-tensioning. It would be 100% correct, but should work better than the current model.
Bricer,
Thank you for your help in learning the limitations of PGSplice as it is now. Unfortunately, modeling the center girder as a single unit did not work as I have a stage 1 PT that would go from Abutment to strongback 2 (previously temp shoring 2).
I look forward to when these features can be added. Thank you again for your help.