Defining a box profile

Define a box profile by providing geometric data for a rectangular, hollow box.

Related Topics
Defining profiles
Defining sections
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Beam cross-section library

  1. Display the Edit Profile dialog box, as described in Choosing a profile type.”

  2. In the Width (a) field, enter the length of the segments parallel to the local 1-axis.

  3. In the Height (b) field, enter the length of the segments parallel to the local 2-axis.

  4. Click the arrow to the right of the Thickness field, and indicate how you want to define the thickness of each segment:

    • Select Uniform if each of the four segments of the box have the same thickness. If you select this option, enter the segment thickness in the Thickness field below.

    • Select Individual to enter a value for each segment individually. If you select this option, enter the following:

      • In the t1 field, enter the segment thickness labeled t1 in the diagram.

      • In the t2 field, enter the segment thickness labeled t2 in the diagram.

      • In the t3 field, enter the segment thickness labeled t3 in the diagram.

      • In the t4 field, enter the segment thickness labeled t4 in the diagram.

  5. Click OK to save the profile and to close the Edit Profile dialog box.