Question
How do I check the quantity of steel members modeled?
Answer
In the case of your question, if the building is made entirely of steel, you can find it in Tool > Bill of Material.
Additionally, I will explain the usage of the Bill of Material (BOM) function for outputting the usage of steel using BOM.
The BOM function compiles a material list and quantity of elements, plate elements, and solid elements used in the structural analysis model, categorized by element, material, and cross-sectional type, and outputs it in text file format. The BOM function is essential for economical structural design as it allows you to calculate estimated quantities during the design process and helps you understand the quantity of a completed structure.
The key functions of BOM are as follows
- Creating a material list table by material, element, and cross-sectional shape
- Automatic calculation of member length, surface area (painting area), weight, and volume
- For steel members, distinguish between rolled and welded built-up sections
- For welded steel members, automatically calculate the area and weight of each thickness of the steel plate used to make the member
- Calculating the total weight of concrete components when concrete is used
- Providing weight summary tables for all elements by material and member characteristics
※ Procedure for Using the BOM Function
1. Select the Tools > Bill of Material menu, and a dialog box will appear
2. In the dialog box, the available BOM output formats are listed depending on the types of elements used. Elements not used in the model will not appear in the list
3. Select the items you want to output in the dialog box
4. Specify the file name to be generated using the browse button or by directly entering it in the File Name input field
5. Click OK, and the file will be saved. The Text Editor will automatically open, allowing you to check the contents of the generated *.bom file