XBeam2D Beams - Revision history

Struct4U at 06:57, 12 November 2022

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			[[Documentation XBeam2D\|BACK]]

	In the graphical screen beams can be added very easily by drawing them. In the function bar you choose this icon: [[File:XBeam2DIcon.png\|22x22px]]		In the graphical screen beams can be added very easily by drawing them. In the function bar you choose this icon: [[File:XBeam2DIcon.png\|22x22px]]

Struct4U at 21:00, 11 November 2022

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	Changing a beam is possible by clicking on the beam with the left mouse button, and subsequently choose for properties by clicking with the right mouse button. There is a more easy way, namely a double click on the beam. Consequently the following dialog box will be opened.		Changing a beam is possible by clicking on the beam with the left mouse button, and subsequently choose for properties by clicking with the right mouse button. There is a more easy way, namely a double click on the beam. Consequently the following dialog box will be opened.

	[[File:XBeam2DProperties.png\|~~447x447px~~]]		[[File:XBeam2DProperties.png\|583x583px]]

	'''Beam number'''		'''Beam number'''

	This is the number of the beam.		This is the number of the beam.


	'''From node no.'''		'''From node no.'''

	This is the number of the begin node.		This is the number of the begin node.


	'''To node no.'''		'''To node no.'''

	This is the number of the end node.		This is the number of the end node.
			'''Beam angle'''

	'''Beam angle'''		'''Beam angle'''

	This is the angle in degrees with the global x-axis. The direction opposite to the clockwise direction is positive.		This is the angle in degrees with the global x-axis. The direction opposite to the clockwise direction is positive.
			'''Beam type'''

	'''Beam type'''		'''Beam type'''
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	See Spring beam connection.		See Spring beam connection.



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	Here you choose the profile name.		Here you choose the profile name.



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	This enables you to enter an elastic supported beam. The elastic soil is schematized as a number of spring that can support positive reactions only. The spring distance can adjusted with "Smoothing". The spring value of the spring will be calculated automatically.		This enables you to enter an elastic supported beam. The elastic soil is schematized as a number of spring that can support positive reactions only. The spring distance can adjusted with "Smoothing". The spring value of the spring will be calculated automatically.
			'''Modulus of Sub-Grade Reaction'''

	'''Modulus of Sub-Grade Reaction'''		'''Modulus of Sub-Grade Reaction'''

	The modulus of Sub-Grade Reaction in kN/m3.		The modulus of Sub-Grade Reaction in kN/m3.


	'''Global values of Sub-Grade Reaction of several types of soil.'''		'''Global values of Sub-Grade Reaction of several types of soil.'''
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	\|0 - 10000		\|0 - 10000
	\|}		\|}



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	The width of support. Default is the width of the used section but it can be adjusted as well. The width is relevant to determine the spring value.		The width of support. Default is the width of the used section but it can be adjusted as well. The width is relevant to determine the spring value.
			'''Smoothing'''

	'''Smoothing'''		'''Smoothing'''

	Default the spacing corresponds with 1x section height. It is possible to change this from 0,5x to 5x section height. This value is relevant to determine the spring value.		Default the spacing corresponds with 1x section height. It is possible to change this from 0,5x to 5x section height. This value is relevant to determine the spring value.
			'''Input per beam'''

	'''Input per beam'''		'''Input per beam'''

	When this is switched on the dialog above will be displayed each time a new beam is drawn. This for example enables you to switch the profile.		When this is switched on the dialog above will be displayed each time a new beam is drawn. This for example enables you to switch the profile.

	'''Table Beams'''		'''Table Beams'''

	Beams can also be added/changed in the table Beams in the left bottom. It doesn't matter. It is also possible to change in between graphical drawing and numerical input via tables.		Beams can also be added/changed in the table Beams in the left bottom. It doesn't matter. It is also possible to change in between graphical drawing and numerical input via tables.
			[[File:XFrame2DTableBeams.png\|none\|thumb\|595x595px]]
	[[File:~~XBeam2DTable~~.png\|~~1033x1033px~~]]


	===Spring beam connection===		===Spring beam connection===
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	The following dialogue box is opened.		The following dialogue box is opened.

	[[File:XBeam2DBeamConnections.png\|~~800px~~]]		[[File:XBeam2DBeamConnections.png\|303x303px]]



	Here you can adapt the spring characteristics of a spring connection ( for example a semi-rigid fixed connection).		Here you can adapt the spring characteristics of a spring connection ( for example a semi-rigid fixed connection).
			'''No.'''

	'''No.'''		'''No.'''

	This is the number of the connection, this number is set automatically. From the beams reference is made to this number. In that way the same connection can be applied multiple times. The spring characteristics are only defined one time. So afterwards adapting the spring characteristics is very easy.		This is the number of the connection, this number is set automatically. From the beams reference is made to this number. In that way the same connection can be applied multiple times. The spring characteristics are only defined one time. So afterwards adapting the spring characteristics is very easy.
			'''Description'''

	'''Description'''		'''Description'''
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	'''Kx'''		'''Kx'''

	Stiffness in kN/m.		Stiffness in kN/m.



	'''Cy'''		'''Cy'''

	Momentum stiffness in kNm/~~rad~~.		Momentum stiffness in kNm/RAD.

Rob-Struct4u at 14:00, 26 October 2022

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	Specifically and only for the spring beam connections, the spring data needs to be inserted.		Specifically and only for the spring beam connections, the spring data needs to be inserted.

	See Spring beam connection		See Spring beam connection.


	'''Profile name'''		'''Profile name'''

	Here you choose the profile name		Here you choose the profile name.


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	Here you can adapt the spring characteristics of a spring connection ( for example a semi-rigid fixed connection)
			Here you can adapt the spring characteristics of a spring connection ( for example a semi-rigid fixed connection).

	'''No.'''		'''No.'''
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	'''Description'''		'''Description'''

	Free text space		Free text space.


	'''Kx'''		'''Kx'''

	Stiffness in kN/m		Stiffness in kN/m.


	'''Cy'''		'''Cy'''

	Momentum stiffness in kNm/rad		Momentum stiffness in kNm/rad.

Rob-Struct4u at 13:59, 26 October 2022

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	'''Elastic soil'''		'''Elastic soil'''

	This enables you to enter a elastic supported beam. The elastic soil is schematized as a number of spring that can support positive reactions only. The spring distance can adjusted with "Smoothing". The spring value of the spring will be calculated automatically.		This enables you to enter an elastic supported beam. The elastic soil is schematized as a number of spring that can support positive reactions only. The spring distance can adjusted with "Smoothing". The spring value of the spring will be calculated automatically.

	'''Modulus of Sub-Grade Reaction'''		'''Modulus of Sub-Grade Reaction'''
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	\|50000 - 130000		\|50000 - 130000
	\|-		\|-
	\|well-graded sand and ~~gravely~~ sand, with little or no fine		\|well-graded sand and gravelly sand, with little or no fine
	\|50000 - 100000		\|50000 - 100000
	\|-		\|-
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	'''Width'''		'''Width'''

	The width of support. Default is ~~this~~ the width of the used section but it can be adjusted as well. The width is relevant to determine the spring value.		The width of support. Default is the width of the used section but it can be adjusted as well. The width is relevant to determine the spring value.

	'''Smoothing'''		'''Smoothing'''
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	===Spring beam connection===		===Spring beam connection===

	The following ~~dialog~~ box is opened.		The following dialogue box is opened.

	[[File:XBeam2DBeamConnections.png\|800px]]		[[File:XBeam2DBeamConnections.png\|800px]]

Rob-Struct4u at 13:57, 26 October 2022

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	'''Angle'''		'''Angle'''

	The angle of the profile. That is the angle relative to the local coordinate system. Normally this is zero degrees. When you want to for example enter ~~the column rotated (so~~ loaded at ~~it's~~ weak axis) you fill in 90 degrees.		The angle of the profile. That is the angle relative to the local coordinate system. Normally this is zero degrees. When you want, for example, to enter loaded at its weak axis you fill in 90 degrees.
	[[File:XBeam2DNewCopy.png\|none\|thumb\|308x308px]]		[[File:XBeam2DNewCopy.png\|none\|thumb\|308x308px]]
	You can also add new profiles, copy profiles and delete profiles. Choose for Properties when you want to adapt the profile data and/or want to select another standard profile type from the profile database.		You can also add new profiles, copy profiles and delete profiles. Choose for Properties when you want to adapt the profile data and/or want to select another standard profile type from the profile database.

Rob-Struct4u at 13:56, 26 October 2022

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	In the graphical screen beams can be added very ~~easy~~ by drawing them. In the function bar you choose this icon: [[File:XBeam2DIcon.png\|22x22px]]		In the graphical screen beams can be added very easily by drawing them. In the function bar you choose this icon: [[File:XBeam2DIcon.png\|22x22px]]

	Beams are drawn as a 'polyline' just as you know it in AutoCAD. The begin node from a following beam is the end node of the last drawn beam.		Beams are drawn as a 'polyline' just as you know it in AutoCAD. The begin node from a following beam is the end node of the last drawn beam.
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	'''Beam type'''		'''Beam type'''

	By the use of the beam type it is shown if the beam in the ~~regarding~~ node is connected by a hinged or a stiff connection.		By the use of the beam type it is shown if the beam in the relevant node is connected by a hinged or a stiff connection.
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
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Struct4U at 12:26, 5 September 2022

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	The following dialog box is opened.		The following dialog box is opened.

	~~semi_rigid~~		[[File:XBeam2DBeamConnections.png\|800px]]



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	'''Kx'''		'''Kx'''

	Stiffness in kN/m		Stiffness in kN/m



	'''Cy'''		'''Cy'''

	Momentum stiffness in kNm/rad		Momentum stiffness in kNm/rad

Struct4U at 12:24, 5 September 2022

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	Beams can also be added/changed in the table Beams in the left bottom. It doesn't matter. It is also possible to change in between graphical drawing and numerical input via tables.		Beams can also be added/changed in the table Beams in the left bottom. It doesn't matter. It is also possible to change in between graphical drawing and numerical input via tables.

	[[File:XBeam2DTable.png~~\|left\|thumb~~\|1033x1033px]]		[[File:XBeam2DTable.png\|1033x1033px]]

Struct4U at 12:24, 5 September 2022

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	Here you can adapt the spring characteristics of a spring connection ( for example a semi-rigid fixed connection)		Here you can adapt the spring characteristics of a spring connection ( for example a semi-rigid fixed connection)

			'''No.'''

	No.

	This is the number of the connection, this number is set automatically. From the beams reference is made to this number. In that way the same connection can be applied multiple times. The spring characteristics are only defined one time. So afterwards adapting the spring characteristics is very easy.		This is the number of the connection, this number is set automatically. From the beams reference is made to this number. In that way the same connection can be applied multiple times. The spring characteristics are only defined one time. So afterwards adapting the spring characteristics is very easy.

			'''Description'''

	Description

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	Kx		'''Kx'''

	Stiffness in kN/m		Stiffness in kN/m
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	Cy		'''Cy'''

	Momentum stiffness in kNm/rad		Momentum stiffness in kNm/rad

Struct4U at 12:23, 5 September 2022

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	[[File:XBeam2DTable.png\|left\|thumb\|1033x1033px]]		[[File:XBeam2DTable.png\|left\|thumb\|1033x1033px]]


			===Spring beam connection===

			The following dialog box is opened.

			semi_rigid



			Here you can adapt the spring characteristics of a spring connection ( for example a semi-rigid fixed connection)



			No.

			This is the number of the connection, this number is set automatically. From the beams reference is made to this number. In that way the same connection can be applied multiple times. The spring characteristics are only defined one time. So afterwards adapting the spring characteristics is very easy.



			Description

			Free text space



			Kx

			Stiffness in kN/m



			Cy
			Momentum stiffness in kNm/rad