Function
This option is used to give parameters to auto-define a fiber section.
Call
From the main menu select [Properties] > [Inelastic Properties] > [Inel. Control Data] > [Inel. Control Data]
Input
Data for Strength Auto-Calculation of Hinges
Reference Location for Distributed Hinges
Beams: Select the reference location for auto calculation ( I-End, Center or J-End)
Fiber Model Option
Beam-Column
Consider Reinforcement Area: Reinforcement area is deducted from the concrete fiber when this option is activated.
Number of Divisions
Core: Area of section lying inside the center line of provided reinforcement in the section for checking under the design tab.
Fiber Areas
Auto Size: Fibers are automatically divided with finer size near edge and coarser size near core.
Equal-Size: All the fibers are equally divided.
Ny (y-dir): Number of divisions along local y-axis of the fiber section.
Nz (z-dir): Number of divisions along local z-axis of the fiber section.
Cover: Area of section lying outside the center line of provided reinforcement in the section for checking under the design tab.
Fiber Areas
Auto Size: Fibers are automatically divided with finer size near edge and coarser size near core.
Equal-Size: All the fibers are equally divided.
Ny (y-dir): Number of divisions along local y-axis of the fiber section.
Nz (z-dir): Number of divisions along local z-axis of the fiber section.
If reinforcements are not defined from the section under the design tab, then input for cover would be ignored and division would be done based on input for core region