Manufacturer's Library
Databases from different manufacturer's are available to assist with the input of the different support type properties. The database contains the manufacturers like Tensar International/Maccaferri, Dextra, SIRIVE, Huesker Synthetic, ACE geosynthetic and many more. To access the Manufacturer database:
1. In the Define Support dialog, select the pencil icon located under the Support Type. This option is only available for the following support types:
- Geosynthetic
- Grouted Tieback
- Grouted Tieback (with friction)
- Soil Nail
2. After selecting the pencil icon, the Manufacturer Library dialog will pop up which allows you to choose the specific manufacturer and product.
The Manufacturer Library dialog will look different depending on which support type was selected.
Geosynthetic
The Manufacturer Library dialog for geosynthetic support types will allow you to select various products from several manufacturers. All geosynthetic products will display the following strip properties:
- Ultimate Tensile Strength
- Creep Reduction Factor (RFcr)
- Installation Reduction Factor (RFid)
- Deterioration Reduction Factor (RFd)
- Factor of Safety (Fr)
- Long Term Design Strength
- Allowable Strength
When you have finished choosing/entering the attributes, select OK and the support type properties will be automatically loaded into the Define Support dialog.
Grouted Tiebacks (with or without friction) and Soil Nails
The Manufacturer Library dialog for grouted tiebacks and soil nail support types will have different manufacturers and different attributes. These support types will display the following properties:
- Outer Diameter
- Inner Diameter
- Tensile Capacity
- Type of Nut
- Nut Capacity
- Type of Plate
- Plate Capacity