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Geometry

Click the Geometry tab in the Member Properties dialog to display the following:

Using Member number, you can select a member:

  • Graphically, by clicking the member in the structure view
  • Entering the member number in the field
Note: You cannot change the member number in this dialog.

The tab provides the following information:

  • Member number.
  • Member length.
  • Number and coordinates of the member nodes in table format. (You cannot change node coordinates).
  • Member type, Section name, Material - You can change these parameters in the table. Your changes are limited to the defined types of members, sections, and materials. You must click Apply to confirm a change.
  • Additional properties displays the following data, that you cannot change, describing a member :

    Gamma angle - Angle value with its unit

    Offsets - Offset type name

    Releases- Name of the release type, release code

    Bracket - beginning - Name of the bracket type

    Bracket - end - Name of the bracket type

    Elastic ground - Name of the elastic ground type and the value of the elastic ground coefficient

    Compression/tension - Members that work only for compression or tension

    Shearing - Members where the influence of shearing on deformation is recognized

    Cable - Cable type name, the values of the cable section area, and the value of force

Note: The list of additional properties displays only those attributes that have been applied to the selected member.

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