Constant section (PRE-Stress)
If Constant section is enabled when defining the element in the Project manager:
Then the Section database will give the user the possibility to use predefined sections or define custom sections.
Standard Eurocode concrete
This database consists of predefined sections, some for example-purposes, others are cross sections from manufacturers.
Non-standard concrete
The Non-standard database is a user-defined database. It will save and contain all the user defined cross sections created by the user.
By selecting the Non-standard concrete database on the left and one of the supported cross sections on the right it is possible to see the stored cross section, and the program will give an option to [Add] new sections.
Entering values in the measurements input fields, a name for the cross section and then pressing [Add] will calculate the cross sectional parameters.
And by then pressing [OK] it will be stored in the database.
A few more options for the cross section is now available:
[Change] will give the user the option to change the cross section
[Delete] will remove it from the database.
Supported cross sections
Rectangular solid
The Rectangular solid is defined by the height, H, and the width, B.
Variable rectangular section
The Variable rectangular section is defined by the height H and the top and bottom widths, B2 and B1.
T-section
Variable T-section
Solid circular
Singlesym. I-section
F-Section
Fh-section
KB-section
KBE-section
D-section
Hollowcore / HD-section