Edit cross-section sector
The geometry of cross-section in particular sector of a member length can be specified in this window. Basic parameter is "Sector beginning", that specifies also the end of previous member sector. This value is measured from the member beginning. The sector end and its length are also displayed.
Sector type
The sector type can be specified in this part. These options are available:
- Cross-section - sector with constant cross-section along its whole length
- Taper - variable cross-section along the sector length. Geometry is defined by the cross-section at the beginning and end of the sector.
Alignment
Sector alignment relative to the theoretical member axis can be specified here. The alignment changes only graphical view of the member, the axis bends aren't taken into consideration during the analysis.
Cross-section
Shape and dimensions of cross-section can be specified here. These properties are organized in the window "Cross-section editor" that can be launched by the button "Basic". The cross-section has to be specified at the beginning and end for sector type "Taper". Both cross-sections have to have identical geometry type. Taper that changes the geometry from T-shape to rectangle should be specified as a T-shape with the identical width of web and flange at the end.
The geometry of the cross-sections at the beginning and end of taper can be copied from preceding or following sector using the setting "according to neighbour sector".
Window "Edit cross-section sector"