Use the Beam Xsect panel to calculate the cross sectional property values for a beam element. These values can be used to update the property card for solvers, create a bar2 element, system or vector for the cross section, and also create a summary file with the results of the calculations performed.

 

Subpanels and Inputs

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The Beam Xsect panel has several subpanels. The offset lines and pick geom subpanels are used to define the cross section for analysis and to create welds on the cross section.  The offset lines subpanel has a define cross section panel that can be used for the interactive modification of the cross section.  The beam cross section post-processing subpanel is used after analysis to apply the results to the previously created property or component cards for a solver, or to create bar2 elements, coordinate systems, vectors and/or a summary file.

The functions on the Beam Cross Section Post-Processing subpanel can be performed independently, or you can enter updated information in the available fields and then select apply result.

You must create property collectors before you can use this panel.

 

See Also:

Alphabetical List of Panels