Moment Symbols

The moment parameters of a beam (Connection Start or Connection End) enable the display of moment frame or cantilever connection symbols. These parameters refer to the applicable beam endpoint. The available options for these parameters are: None, Moment Frame, or Cantilever Moment.

To display a moment symbol

  1. Select a beam.
  2. On the Properties palette, under Structural, select a value for Start Connection or End Connection, and click Apply.

    Moment frame symbol displayed by using a moment connection parameter

    Cantilever connection symbol displayed by using a moment connection parameter

  3. You load and assign connection symbol families in the Symbolic Representation Settings Tab.