ADVANCE DESIGN TUTORIAL
2.
In the Properties window, make the following settings: Orientation –
Enter 171 in the “Angle” field.
Cross section –
Expand “Eccentricity”, click Option and select (0, z-) from the drop-down list.
Figure 91: Setting the eccentricity and the orientation angle of the purlins
Press <ALT + 1> for a front view and zoom. Notice that the orientation of the cross sections changed.
Figure 92: The new orientation of the cross sections
Press <ALT + 5> for a 3D view and click
to display all the elements of the model.
Creating transverse beams on the first level 1.
In the Pilot, select the Beams subsystem of FirstLevel.
2.
On the Modeling toolbar, on the Create a linear element flyout, click
3.
In the Properties window, make the following settings:
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Material –
Select C16/20 material code.
Cross section – 4.
From the “Extremity 1” drop-down list, select R20*30 cross section.
Create a beam along the 4 axis connecting the top extremities of the A4 and B4 columns of the first level.
Figure 93: Creating the first beam on the 4 axis
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