Defining a channel profile

Define a channel profile by providing geometric data for a channel section.

See Also
Defining profiles
Defining sections
In Other Guides
Beam Cross-Section Library
  1. Display the Edit Profile dialog box, as described in Choosing a profile type.
  2. In the l field, enter the distance between the lower edge of the bottom flange and the local cross-section 1-axis.
  3. In the h field, enter the height of the channel section, from the bottom edge to the top edge.
  4. In the b1 field, enter the width of the lower flange of the channel section.
  5. In the b2 field, enter the width of the upper flange of the channel section.
  6. In the t1 field, enter the thickness of the lower flange of the channel section.
  7. In the t2 field, enter the thickness of the upper flange of the channel section.
  8. In the t3 field, enter the thickness of the segment joining the upper and lower flanges of the channel section.
  9. In the o field, enter the distance between the left edge of the web section and the local cross-section 2-axis of the channel section.
  10. Click OK to save the profile and to close the Edit Profile dialog box.