Define Drop Panel

Function

Define the Drop Panel to be installed on the top of the column.

Call

From the Main Menu select [Node/Element] tab > [Flat/Plate Structure] group > [Drop Panel] > [Define Drop Panel]

Input

Add

Add Drop Panel section.

Modify

Modify already defined Drop Panel.

Delete

Delete an already defined Drop Panel.

Location

Select the location of drop panel for column

Shape

- B1, B2 : Enter the Global Y-axial dimension.

(Enter a real number greater than 0).

- H1, H2: Enter the Global X-axial dimension .
(Enter as a real number greater than 0).

Thickness

Enter the thickness of the slab which is located in the Drop Panel area. In other words, enter the thickness of the Drop Panel including the slab thickness.

Angle

Set the angle of the Drop Panel area. The default beta angle of the column is 0 for the global X axis, and if you input a positive (+) value, it would rotate counterclockwise. You can independently set it regardless of the column angle.