Curved Beam Modeling

Because the geometry of curved beams can bend, you can draw them in both plan and elevation views.

To sketch a curved beam

  1. Click Structure tabStructure panel Beam.
  2. Click Modify | Place Beam tabDraw panel, and select a curved line tool:
    • Start-End-Radius Arc
    • Center-ends arc
    • Tangent end Arc
    • Fillet Arc
    • Spline
    • Partial Ellipse
  3. Place the necessary points in the drawing area to complete your curved line selection. See Sketching Elements.

    Defining the arc of a curved beam

    4. For information about sketching a beam, see Creating Beams.

    For information about beam properties, see Beam Properties.

Parent topic: Creating Beams