Cross-section

This part contains tools for the input of cross-section geometry. Following options are available:

Basic	Selection of the cross-section geometry from pre-defined database. The button launches the window "Cross-section editor".
Polygon	Input of arbitrary geometry of the cross-section using general polygon. The button launches the window "General cross-section". Not available for analysis type "Concrete 2D".
General section	Input of general cross-section in the program "Section". This option contains additionally the ability to specify the cross-section with holes. Not available for analysis type "Concrete 2D".
Details	Shows the cross-sectional properties (area, moment of inertia etc.) for entered cross-section.

The corresponding window may be opened also using double-click in the active workspace.

If the member is loaded from "Fin 2D" or "Fin 3D", the material will be automatically copied from this program.

Part "Cross-section" of the member design

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