Defining a T-shaped profile

Define a T-shaped profile by providing geometric data for a T-beam 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 b field, enter the length of the segment parallel to the 1-axis.
  3. In the h field, enter the height of the T-shape, from the bottom edge to the top edge.
  4. In the l field, enter the distance between the lower edge and the local cross-section axis.
  5. In the tf field, enter the thickness of the segment parallel to the local 1-axis.
  6. In the tw field, enter the thickness of the segment parallel to the local 2-axis.
  7. Click OK to save the profile and to close the Edit Profile dialog box.