Assign AISC shape to a beam element

Anonymous — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 20:50:43 GMT

I created a model in Simulation Mechanical environment, not in cad. How do I assign a AISC shape to a beam element? Thanks.

Re: Assign AISC shape to a beam element

AstroJohnPE — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 21:24:20 GMT

Hi TZ,

First, define the element type for the part to be Beam.

Next, edit the Element Definition. This will display a list of all of the layer numbers for the lines in the part. Each layer can have different cross-sectional properties.

Click in any of the cells in the row for which you want to set the properties. When you do this, the "Cross-Section Libraries" button will become active. Click the cross-section button, and you'll be able to select the AISC library and specific shape. (This is also how you can have the software calculate the cross-sectional properties for basic shapes based on known dimensions.)

Re: Assign AISC shape to a beam element

Anonymous — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 21:29:50 GMT

Worked perfectly. Thanks.

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