Defining an I-shaped profile

Define an I-shaped profile by providing geometric data for an I-beam section.

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 l field, enter the distance between the lower edge of the bottom flange and the local cross-section axis.

  3. In the h field, enter the height of the I-shape, from the bottom edge to the top edge.

  4. In the b1 field, enter the width of the lower flange parallel to the 1-axis.

  5. In the b2 field, enter the width of the upper flange parallel to the 1-axis.

  6. In the t1 field, enter the thickness of the lower flange.

  7. In the t2 field, enter the thickness of the upper flange.

  8. In the t3 field, enter the thickness of the segment joining the upper and lower flanges.

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