Defining a trapezoidal profile

Define a trapezoidal profile by providing geometric data for a solid trapezoid.

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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 a field, enter the length of the lower edge of the trapezoid parallel to the local 1-axis.

  3. In the b field, enter the height of the trapezoid parallel to the local 2-axis.

  4. In the c field, enter the width of the top edge of the trapezoid parallel to the local 1-axis.

  5. In the d field, enter the distance between the lower edge of the trapezoid and the local cross-section axis.

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