Function
- Enter the sectional properties for the following structural elements: Truss, Tension-only, Compression-only, Cable, Gap, Hook, and Beam Element.
- The section data can be entered by the following 2 methods in the dialog box:
1. Select a section from the DB (database) of the standard sections for a country.
2. Enter the main dimensions of a standardized section shape.
Call
From the main menu, select [Properties] tab> [Section Properties] group > [Section Properties] > [DB/User]
Input
Section(DB/User) dialog box
Section Shape List
Select a section shape (Angle, Channel, H-Section, T-Section, Box, Pipe, Double Angle, Double Channel, Solid Rectangle, Solid Round, Octagon, Solid Octagon, R-Octagon, Track, Solid Track, Half Track, Cold Formed Channel & U-Rib).
User : Enter the main dimensions of a standardized section shape.
H, B1, ... : Refer to the dimension information diagram in the dialog box.
When the user inputs r1 and r2, the calculation of Ixx does not take into account r1 and r2.
DB : Select a section from the DB of the standard sections for a country.
AISC2K(US) : American Institute of Steel Construction, 2000 (US Unit : lb, in)
AISC2K(SI) : American Institute of Steel Construction, 2000 (SI Unit : kN, m)
AISC : American Institute of Steel Construction
CISC02(US) : Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (US Unit : lb, in)
CISC02(SI) : Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (SI Unit : kN, m)
BS : British Standards
BS indicates BS4-1 revised prior to 1993.
BS4-93 : British Standard / BS 4-1 : 1993
DIN : Deutshes Institut Fur Normung e.v.
UNI : Italian National Standard
STO_ASChM : Russian National Standard
JIS2K : Japanese Industrial Standards 2000
JIS : Japanese Industrial Standards
GB-YB : Guojia Biao Zhun-Yejin Bu Biao Zhun
GB-YB05 : Guojia Biao Zhun-Yejin Bu Biao Zhun(2005)
Pacific(SI) : Bentley Pacific Standards (SI Unit : kN, m)
IS84 : Indian Standards
CNS91 : Chinese National Standard - Taiwanese Standards
GOST : Russian National Standards - Russian Standards
Section Name
Enter directly a DB section name or select a desired DB from the Section list. When the section name is directly entered, it must correspond to the format of the DB section names.
Ex) KS, JIS : H 400X200X8/13, AISC : W36X280, CISC : HP310x110, BS : UB 406x178x54, DIN : HD400x288
When specifying Double Angle or Double Channel sections, assign the sectional shape in the list and select User. Then, select DB and Sect. Name from Get Data from Single Angle (or Channel) or directly enter the main dimensions of the section.
Consider Warping Effect (7th DOF)
You have the option to consider the torsional effects. When there is an uneven torsion resulting from the restricted torsional displacement, torque is resisted by St. Venant's torsional shear stress and warping torsion. In cases involving curved members, eccentric loads, or differences between the center of gravity and the shear center, simulating the warping torsion effect using a 1D beam element can provide more accurate results.
When considering the warping effect (7 degrees of freedom), the warping coefficient (Iw), warping functions (w1, w2, w3, w4), and shear deformations due to the twisting moment can be checked in the sectional properties dialog box.
Applicable element types : General beam/Tapered beam
Applicable boundary condition types : Supports, Beam End Release
Applicable analysis types : Linear Static, Eigenvalue, Buckling, Response Spectrum, Construction Stage Analysis, Moving Load Analysis
Post-processing results : Reviewable in reaction forces, displacements, member forces, and stresses.