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===Introduction===
===Introduction===
This page contains the documentation of [[XFEM4U]]. It is meant as a full description of all functions and possibilities of the program. Β 
This page contains the documentation of [[XFEM4U]]. It is meant as a full description of all functions and possibilities of the program. Β 
Other relevant information about XFEM4U can be found in the following links:
Other relevant information about XFEM4U can be found in the following links:
* [[Tutorials XFEM4U]]
* [[Tutorials XFEM4U]]
* [[XFEM4U | Full list of features of XFEM4U]]
* [[XFEM4U |Full list of features of XFEM4U]]
* [[Example Projects]] Β 
* [[Example Projects]] Β 


===Release Notes===
===Release Notes===
Releasenotes of XFEM4U: [[http://www.struct4u.com/nl/Release%20notes%20XFEM4U%20en.pdf link]]
Release notes of XFEM4U: [https://software.struct4u.com/downloads/XFEM4U/Release_notes_XFEM4U_en.pdf link]


===Possibilities and limitations===
===Features and limitations===


Full list of features of XFEM4U can be found [[XFEM4U | here.]]
Full list of features of XFEM4U can be found [[XFEM4U | here.]]


[[File:Residential Steel Trusses Roof_3.png |600px]]


===Coordinate System===
===Chapters user manual===
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[[Get started with the Struct4U Engineering Tools | 1. Get Started]]
The program knows four '''clockwise''' coordinate systems.
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====Main coordinate system====
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The location of this global coordinate system is arbitrary. The XY-plane coincides with the plane of the framework. This coordinate system is used for setting the node coordinates, node limitations and node loads. Calculated node deformations and support reactions will be displayed relative to this coordinate system.
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[[File:MainCoordinates.png|200px|none|]]
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====Beam coordinate system====
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The origin of this coordinate system is always in the beginning of the relevant beam. The XZ-plane coincides with the plane of the framework. The x-axis coincides with the beam-axis.
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[[File:BeamCoordinates.png|200px|none|]]
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====Node coordinate system====
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[[File:NodeCoordinate.png|200px|none|]]
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It is possible to use a local (node-) coordinate system. The origin lies in the relevant node. The direction of the x-axis is determined by assigning a relative dx and dz coming from the relevant node ( see the figure above). Local coordinate systems can be used to calculate node limitations ( support reactions and restrains ), node loads and/or node deformations in an arbitrary direction.
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====Plate coordinate system====
The planar plane of the plate is the local XY-plane. If the plate is drawn clockwise then the Z-axe is positive.
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[[File:PlateCoordinateSystem.png|200px|none|]]
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The in- and output data will be displayed with regard to the above explained coordinate system.
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*A force in the direction of the positive x- or z- axis is considered positive.
*A moment rotating from the positive x-axis to the positive z-axis (according to the cork-screw rule) is positive.
*A moment opposite to the 'clockwise' rotation is positive.
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===Input===
====Navigation in 3D====
For navigating in your 3d model, 2 common methods are supported. You can set which one you want to use. Tab Settings & Manual > Settings > Navigate tab See Navigating
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1. Method as in '''Autodesk Revit''' (default)
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* '''Zooming in and out'': Use the mouse wheel.
* '''Pan'': Press the mouse wheel and drag.
* '''Orbit'': Press the mouse wheel and '''SHIFT''' key together and drag.
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2. Method as in '''Tekla structures'''
* '''Zoom in and out": Use the mouse wheel.
* '''Pan": Press the mouse wheel and drag.
* '''Orbit": Press the mouse wheel and '''CTRL''' key together and drag.
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XFEM4U also supports the use of a 3d mouse (from e.g. [https://3dconnexion.com/nl/spacemouse/ 3D Connection] ) which makes working even easier and faster.
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[[File:3DConnection.jpg | 200px]]
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====Geometry====
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In this section we have a look at all the geometry functions within [[XFEM4U]]
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[[File:DocumentationXFEM4UGeometry.png | 1000 px]]
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=====Beams=====
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======Preface======
In the graphical screen beams can be added very easy by drawing them. Select this item in the function bar.
Beams are drawn as a 'polyline' just as you know it from AutoCAD.The begin node from a following beam is the end node of the last drawn beam.
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It is possible, but not necessary, to draw nodes before you insert the beams.
You can also start with drawing the beams, in this way the nodes will be inserted automatically.
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When you draw your first beam, the dialog box shown below appears. In this box you can, among other things, insert the beam connections and the profile of the beam. Use the escape-key or click the right mouse button to end the drawing of the beams.
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[[File:DocumentationXFEM4UBeam1.png | 500px]]
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As you are drawing a beam, help lines (horizontal and vertical) will appear connected to the previous inserted nodes. Often the node, to which you want to draw the beam, has the same x- or y- or z-value as the previous one. In this way it is easy to insert nodes. Obviously you can adapt the coordinates afterwards numerically or by moving the node.
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While drawing a new beam, a dimension line parallel to the beam in one of the main directions x,y or z will appear. You can, just as you know it from AutoCad, immediately insert the distances numerically by entering the value / values from your keyboard. There are 3 possibilities for drawing a beam:
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'''1. Drawing a beam with a known length in one of the main directions.'''
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The value will appear in the dimension line. Here you can type in the distance. By the use of the enter-key the input is closed and the beam with that length will be added.
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'''2. Drawing a beam using relative Cartesian coordinates (dx, dy, dz).'''
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First you enter the distance in x-direction. The value will appear in the dimension line. Thereafter you type a semicolon ";" and the distance in y-direction. The value will appear in a second input field. Next you type a semicolon ";" and the distance in z-direction. The value will appear in a third input field. By the use of the enter-key the input is closed and the beam is added.
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'''3. Input of relative cartesian coordinates (dx, dy, dz) or absolute cartesian coordinates (x, y, z).'''
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Press the space key and the dialog box below appears. Here you can enter relative coordinates or absolute coordinates directly.
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[[File:DocumentationXFEM4UBeam2.png | 300px]]
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In this way, you can quickly insert your construction.
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When you draw a beam for the first time, a profile needs to be chosen / inserted. There is asked what kind of profile you want to add. Also when you insert a new profile, there is asked which kind of profile you want to add.
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Subsequently the following dialog box of the profiles is shown. See [[Profiles]]
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[[File:DocumentationXFEM4UBeam3.png | 300px]]
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'''Changing a beam'''
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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.
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[[File:DocumentationXFEM4UBeam4.png | 500px]]
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======Beamproperties: General======
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'''Beam number'''
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The number of the beam.
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'''Length'''
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The length of the beam in mm.
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'''From node no.'''
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The number of the begin node.
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'''To node no.'''
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The number of the end node.
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'''flip'''
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By the use of this function, you can turn around the beam orientation. The begin- and end node will be switched.
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'''Angle x-axis'''
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The angle in which the local coordinate system can rotate around the x-axis.
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The clockwise direction is positive.
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'''Layer'''
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Beams can optionally be drawn in layers. This corresponds to the functionality of AutoCAD. The layers can be set visible or invisible. (on/off). You can adapt the names of the layers. [[See Display options]]
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'''Orientation node'''
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The number of the orientation node. This is a node in the local x-y plane or in the x-z plane.
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'''Split into structural member sections for analysis'''
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Setting whether, for the determination of the force distribution (framework calculation), the beam has to be split in in partial beams when nodes are found on the beam. This function is enabled by default.
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'''Self-weight automatically generated.'''
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Setting whether the dead weight of the beam needs to be generated. This function is enabled by default. See [[Calculation settings]]
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'''Surface load bearing'''
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Setting whether the beam carries the surface load or not. [[See Surface loads]]
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'''Profile Name'''
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Here you choose the profile type
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'''Angle'''
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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
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'''New Delete Properties'''
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[[File:DocumentationXFEM4UBeam5.png | 300px]]
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You can also add new 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.
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With every new profile, there is asked what kind of profile you want to add.
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[[File:DocumentationXFEM4UBeam3.png | 300px]]
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'''Tapered beam'''
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You can optionally enter a tapered beam (Non-prismatic beam). The tab "Profile end" is activated. Here you can enter the 2nd profile at the end of the beam. Attention! The basic shape of the profile section (H-, U-, L-shape, etc.) must match that of the profile at the beginning of the beam.
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For calculation background. See [[Tapered beam]]
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'''z'''
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With this the profile is orientated relative to the schematic line. ( The schematic line is the line from the begin node to the end node)
z is the distance in the local z-direction between the schematic line and the reference line of the profile. The reference line of the profile is showed in the middle by default, but can be set at the top, middle or bottom.
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'''Torsion reduction'''
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Percentage by which the torsion stiffness of the beam is reduced. Specifically for concrete beam grids, it is allowed to reduce the torsion stiffness in case of compatibility torsion. Thereby the occurring torsion moment is lower, and less torsion reinforcement is needed. (stirrups and longitudinal reinforcement)
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'''Beam connection begin and end'''
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Here you enter how the beam is connected at the begin node and at the end node. There are multiple options.
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You can make use of the most common / standard connections:
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'''Fully fixed'''
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Tx=A(Absolute), Ty=A, Tz=A, Rx=A, Ry=A, Rz=A. (That is the standard setting)
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'''Hinge'''
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Tx=A, Ty=A, Tz=A. There is no transfer possible between moments, only shear force and normal force.
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'''Tension only'''
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This works the same as a hinge support, the only difference is that tensile forces (positive normal forces) can be transferred.
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'''Springer connection'''
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You can also add a beam with a springer connection. Tx=S(Spring), Ry=S en/of Rz=S. You also need to insert the spring constantΒ  Kx, Cy and/or CzΒ  in kN/m resp. kNm/rad
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'''Input per beam'''
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This gives you the possibility to adapt the input for every new beam.
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======Beamproperties: Eurocode======
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[[File:DocumentationXFEM4UBeam6.png | 500px]]
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'''EN 1993-1-1 / EN 1995-1-1'''
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Specifically and only for the check according to Eurocode 3: EN 1993-1-1 respectively Eurocode 5: NEN-EN 1995-1-1data can be inserted.
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'''Beam group'''
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Specifically and only for the lateral-torsional buckling resistance check a beam group can be inserted here. XFEM4U automatically detects for which beams this qualifies. Only the beams which are connected by a fully fixed connection to this particular beam and have the same profile will be showed. You can select which beams should be taken into account. For this group you subsequently enter the length between the lateral restraints and the buckling length out of plane.
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'''Lateral torsional buckling'''
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Amount of lateral supports / distances between lateral supports
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This is only relevant for the check of lateral torsional buckling. You can enter the lateral supports for the top and the bottom flange.
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There are 3 options:
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'''1. Number''': The amount of lateral supports. That are the extra (lateral supports) between the supports distributed over the length of the beam(group)
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'''2. Distances''': The lengths between the lateral restraints from the beginning of the beam (group). The syntax is ''length1 length2 amountxlenght3.. etc''.
For example 3000 3x2200 2800
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'''3. Node numbers''': Selecting the node numbers which are in the beam group.Β 
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'''Buckling lengths Y-axis and Z-axis'''
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The check according to Eurocode 3: EN 1993-1-1 is based on a geometric non linear force distribution. This means that the buckling of the beams in the plane of the frameworks is provided implicit in the force distribution. For every load combination the internal stability is determined iteratively. By default the buckling length around the y-axis is equal to the beam length. The buckling length around the z-axis is equal to the biggest lateral torsional buckling length. You can also enter different values for both the buckling lengths. See also [[Buckling]].
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'''Note:''' Regardless of whether the profile is rotated with respect to the local coordinate system, the Y axis is the strong axis and the Z axis is the weak axis analogous to the Eurocode. (See below.) In all checks, all beam forces are transformed to this coordinate system.
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[[File:DocumentationXFEM4UBeam7Eurocode.png | 500px]]
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'''Check deflection'''
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Setting if deflection has to be checked.
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'''Type'''
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This influences the requirement of additional deflection.
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'''Additional deflection'''
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Requirement of additional deflection.
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'''Final deflection'''
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Requirements of final deflection.
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'''Pre-camber'''
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The size of pre-camber in mm.
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======Beamproperties: Dummy======
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Specifically for plates,Β  it is possible to enter dummy beams. Arithmetically, a dummy beam is taken into account with small bending stiffness.
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'''Line Loads''': With dummy beams, any line loads on a plate can be taken into account.
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'''Line supports''': Dummy beams can be supported by.
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[[File:DocumentationXFEM4UBeam8.png | 500px]]
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'''Beam number'''
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The number of the beam.
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'''Length'''
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The length of the beam in mm.
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'''From node no.'''
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The number of the begin node.
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'''To node no.'''
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The number of the end node.
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'''flip'''
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By the use of this function, you can turn around the beam orientation. The begin- and end node will be switched.
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'''Angle x-axis'''
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The angle in which the local coordinate system can rotate around the x-axis.
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The clockwise direction is positive.
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'''Layer'''
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Beams can optionally be drawn in layers. This corresponds to the functionality of AutoCAD. The layers can be set visible or invisible. (on/off). You can adapt the names of the layers. See Display options
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'''Orientation node'''
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The number of the orientation node. This is a node in the local x-y plane or in the x-z plane.
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'''Line supports'''
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Indication/ Description
' 'Β  Β  free - no limitation
'A'Β  Β  Fully limitedΒ  (Absolute)
'P'Β  Β  Limited for a Positive reaction force; free for a negative reaction force
'N'Β  Β  Limited for a Negative reaction force; free for a positive reaction force
'S'Β  Β  Springer (Spring); spring value needs to be inserted
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'''Local to the plate'''
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Setting whether the supports are to be introduced in relation to the local axle system of the plate.
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'''Supports / Restraints'''
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Here you enter how the beam is supported. There are many possibilities.
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You can use the most common / standard supports:
* '''Fully fixed''' Tx=A(Absolute), Ty=A, Tz=A, Rx=A, Ry=A, Rz=A. (That is the default setting)
* '''Hinged''' Tx=A, Ty=A, Tz=A. No moments can be transmitted, only transverse and normal forces.
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'''Spring support'''
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You can also enter a spring support. Tx=S(Spring), Ry=S and/or Rz=S. You also give the spring value Kx, Cy and/or Cz in kN/m or kNm/rad.
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'''Local x-axis''' see [[Local coordinate system]]
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'''Input per beam'''
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This gives you the possibility to adapt the input for every new beam.
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=====Profiles=====
The first time you draw a beam, a profile needs to be chosen / inserted. There is asked what kind of profile you want to add. Also if you want to enter a new profile, there is asked what kind of profile you want to insert.
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[[File:DocumentationXFEM4UBeam3.png|250 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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======Steel======
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[[File:Steel Add Profile V2.png|800 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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'''Remark:'''
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You can adapt all profile dimensions by clicking on the concerning values in the dimension lines.
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'''Profile name:'''
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You can enter the profile name here, or select a profile from the database. You can also directly type IPE160, HEA200 or HE200A here.
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Do you want to enter a common steel profile from the database, click on the 3 dots... at the right side of the input field.
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[[File:Basic shape.png|150 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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After you selected a basic shape, you can subsequently adapt all the profile dimensions by clicking on the concerning numbers in the dimension line. You can also adapt the profile dimensions of the standard profiles by the use of this method.
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'''E'''
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The elasticity modulus, which is adaptable.
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'''Angle'''
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You can rotate the profile among an angle
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======Concrete======
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[[File:Concrete Add Profile.png|800 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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'''Cross sectional shape'''
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You can choose from a big amount of cross sectional shapes. When you chose a shape, you can subsequently adapt the profile dimensions by clicking on the concerning values in the dimension lines.
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'''Concrete top layer'''
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Setting whether you want to insert a in-situ concrete top layer with a different concrete grade
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'''Prefab'''
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Setting whether you want to use prefab concrete
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'''Concrete grade'''
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The concrete grade
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'''Steel grade'''
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The steel grade of the basic and additional reinforcement.
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'''Creep coefficient'''
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The creep coefficient of concrete. By this coefficient the effective creep coefficient is calculated according to EN 1992-1-1 art. 5.8.4.
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You can insert the creep coefficient yourself or you can have it calculated. See Creep. When the creep coefficient is calculated, a detailed calculation according toΒ  EN 1992-1-1 B.1 is displayed in the output as well.
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'''Granule diameter'''
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The nominal granule diameter of concrete
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'''Granule diameter'''
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The nominal granule diameter of concrete
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'''h'''
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The height of the concrete cross section in mm
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'''b'''
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The width of the concrete cross section in mm
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'''h concrete layer'''
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The height of the in-situ concrete top layer in mm
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[[File:Concrete Add Profile Cover.png|800 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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'''Environmental class'''
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The environmental or exposure class is used for the determination of the required cover. SeeΒ  Exposure classes
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'''Concrete surface'''
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Can be checked, can not be checked or finished
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'''delta_Cdev'''
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Execution tolerance of the concrete cover in mm
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'''Cover'''
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Concrete cover topΒ  / bottomΒ  in mm
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'''Side cover'''
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Side cover left / right in mm
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[[File:Concrete Add Profile longitudinal reinforcement.png|800 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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'''Basic reinforcement'''
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Basic reinforcement top/bottom
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Syntax 1: <amount>x<diameter>Β  [+<amount>x<diameter>...]
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Syntax 2: <diameter>-<ctc distance>Β  [+<diameter>-<ctc distance>...]
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Syntax 3: <mm2> [ / <diameter>]
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'''2nd layer'''
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Basic reinforcement top / bottom in the second layer
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'''Additional reinforcement diameters'''
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The diameters by which the additional reinforcement is designed
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'''Layers'''
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When designing a floor, the option if the basis reinforcement is in the first or in the second layer
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'''Transverse reinforcement'''
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When designing a floor, the diameter of the transverse reinforcement
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'''Concrete trench'''
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Concrete trench in mm
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[[File:Concrete Add Profile Stirrups.png|800 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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'''Diameters'''
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Stirrup diameters
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'''Distances'''
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Stirrup distances
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'''Number of stirrup sections'''
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The number of stirrup sections. For shear force this is normally 2.
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'''Angle compression strut'''
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Angle compression strut in degrees
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'''Minimum shear reinforcement'''
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Setting whether the minimum shear reinforcement should be taken in to account.
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'''Concrete interface'''
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In the case of a in-situ concrete top layer, the pouring surface can be entered here.
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[[File:Cocrete interface.png|150 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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'''h'''
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Height of the concrete cross section for the shear force calculation in mm.
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'''b'''
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Width of the concrete cross section for the shear force calculation in mm.
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'''Concrete grade'''
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In case of a in-situ concrete top layer: Concrete grade that needs to be used for the shear force calculation.
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======Timber======
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[[File:Timber Add Profile .png|800 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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'''Remark:'''
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You can change the profile sizes by clicking on the concerning values in the dimension line.
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'''Profile name'''
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Enter the profile name or select a profile from the existing database. You can also directly type 75 x 200 of 75 x 225
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When you want to enter a known timber profile from the database, click on the 3 dots... on the right side of the input field.
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[[File:Timber Add Profile V2.png|800 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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'''Material'''
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Timber
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'''Type of timber'''
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[[File:Image 2022-07-25 142510944.png|150 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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'''Timber class'''
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[[File:Timber class.png|75 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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'''Climate class'''
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[[File:Climate class.png|30 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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'''Basic shape'''
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You can choose from an amount of basic shapes. In this way you can make the profile yourself.
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[[File:basic shape.png|150 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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After you selected a basic shape, you can subsequently adapt all the profile sizes by clicking on the concerning values in the dimension line. You can also can adapt the profile sizes of the standard profiles in this way.
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'''E'''
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The elasticity modulus which is adaptable
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'''Angle'''
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You can rotate the profile among an angle
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======Build-up selection======
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[[File:Build-up selection.png|800 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
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With this module you can built up any section.
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'''Input'''
[[XFEM4U UI | 2. Basic concept User Interface]]


[[File:Build-up selection list V2.png|200 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
[[Struct4U Design Arrangements | 2.1 Design Arrangements and coordinates]]


'''3. Export/Import'''


You can '''Add''', '''Copy''' and '''Delete''' any profiles here.Β  Using '''Properties''' you can change your profile or alter the profile dimensions.
[[Autodesk Revit/Dynamo | 3.1 Autodesk Revit/Dynamo]]


[[Tekla Structures | 3.2 Tekla Structures]]


[[File:Build-up selection Profile.png|200 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
[[XML Interface | 3.3 XML Interface]]


[[DWG/DXF | 3.4 DWG/DXF]]


'''Profile name'''
[[SDNF| 3.5 SDNF]]


Enter the profile name or select from our profile database.
'''4. Geometry'''


[[XFEM4U Nodes | 4.1 Nodes]]
'''Special input: '''


# Half H syntax: "1/2 profile name [ - min dimension ]" '''Example:''' 1/2IPE300 or 1/2HE650B-5
[[XFEM4U Supports | 4.2 Supports]]
# Rectangular: syntax: "S width x height" of "F width x height" '''Example:''' S200x12
# Hole:Β  syntax: "G width x height" of "H width x height" '''Example:''' H50x2
# Round: syntax: "R diameter '''Example:''' R50
# Tube(segment): syntax: "R diameter x thickness [ / hoek1 / hoek2 ] " '''Example:''' R500x12 or R500x12/0/180
# Trangle:Β  syntax: "D width x height" of "T width x height" '''Example:''' T50x60
'''U'''


Coordinate u in mm
[[XFEM4U Beams | 4.3 Beams]]


[[Profile| 4.4 Section/Profile]]


'''V'''
[[XFEM4U Plates | 4.5 Plates]]


Coordinate v in mm
[[XFEM4U Grid Lines/ levels | 4.6 Grid lines/levels]]


'''Angle'''
[[XFEM4U Outer Panels | 4.7 Outer Panels]]


Angle in degrees
[[XFEM4U Hall Wizard | 4.8 Hall Wizard]]


'''5. Loads'''


'''Graphical input'''
[[XFEM4U Load Cases | 5.1 Load cases]]


Graphical view of the built up section, with:
[[XFEM4U Load Combinations | 5.2 Load combinations]]


* cross section of all profiles use. The focused section is displayed with another color. Β 
[[XFEM4U Loads | 5.3 Loads]]


* coordinate systemΒ 
[[XFEM4U Load generator | 5.4 Load generator]]


* centroidΒ 
'''6. Analysis & Design'''


* principal axisΒ 
[[XFEM4U Analysis | 6.1 Calculation settings]]


* distances from centroid to all largest dimensionΒ 
[[Documentation Eurocode | 6.2 Eurocode Steel & Timber Design]]


* display of radius of gyration Β 
[[XFEM4U Eurocode RC | 6.3 Eurocode Reinforced Concrete Design]]


* display of plastic neutral axisΒ 
[[Eurocode Steel Connections | 6.4 Eurocode Steel Joint Design]]


'''[[Documentation ANSI | 7. Building Code ANSI]]'''
Mouse right click context menu


[[File:context menu.png|200 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
'''8. Display calculation results'''


[[XFEM4U Display Results | 8.1 Display results]]


Menu
[[XFEM4U Analysis | 8.2 Calculation settings]]


[[File:menu.png|500 px|Wikipedia encyclopedia]]
[[Struct4U Optimization | 8.3 Optimization]]


====Slabs/Plates====
'''9. UI and other settings'''


=====General=====
[[XFEM4U Edit | 9.1 Edit]]


In the graphical screen slabs can be added very easy by drawing them. Select this item in the function bar. draw_polygon 32x32
[[XFEM4U Selection | 9.2 Selection]]


[[XFEM4U View | 9.3 View ]]


Plate egdes are drawn as a 'polyline' just as you know it from AutoCAD.The begin node from a following beam is the end node of the last drawn plate edge.
[[XFEM4UΒ  Display Options | 9.4 Display options]]


[[Struct4U Dockable Windows | 9.5 Dockable windows]]


It is possible, but not necessary, to draw nodes before you insert the plates.
[[Struct4U Changing Dimensions | 9.6 Changing dimensions]]


You can also start with drawing the plate edges, in this way the nodes will be inserted automatically.
[[XFEM4UΒ  Menu | 9.7 Menu]]


[[XBeam2D XFrame2D Preferences | 9.7.1 Preferences]]


When you draw your first plate edge, the dialog box shown below appears. In this box you can, among other things, insert the material data of the slab. Use the escape-key or click the right mouse button to end the drawing of the plate edges.
[[XBeam2D XFrame2D Drawing| 9.7.2 Drawing]]


[[XBeam2D XFrame2D Snap options| 9.7.3 Snap options]]


As you are drawing a plate edge, help lines (horizontal and vertical) will appear connected to the previous inserted nodes. Often the node, to which you want to draw the beam, has the same x- or y- or z-value as the previous one. In this way it is easy to insert nodes. Obviously you can adapt the coordinates afterwards numerically or by moving the node. Β 
[[XBeam2D XFrame2D Regular grid| 9.7.4 Regular grid]]


[[XBeam2D XFrame2D Output| 9.7.5 Output]]


While drawing a new plate edge, a dimension line parallel to the plate edge in one of the main directions x,y or z will appear. You can, just as you know it from AutoCad, immediately insert the distances numerically by entering the value / values from your keyboard. There are 3 possibilities for drawing a plate edge:
[[XBeam2D XFrame2D User defined profiles| 9.7.6 User defined profiles]]


[[XBeam2D XFrame2D Preview | 9.7.7 Preview]]


''1. Drawing a plate edge with a known length in one of the main directions.''
[[XFEM4U Backup files | 9.8 Backup files]]


The value will appear in the dimension line. Here you can type in the distance. By the use of the enter-key the input is closed and the plate edge with that length will be added. Β 
[[XFEM4U Context menu | 9.9 Context menu]]


'''10. Background information about calculations'''


'''2. Drawing a plate edge using relative Cartesian coordinates (dx, dy, dz).'''
[[XBeam2D Deflection Calculation | 10.1 Deflection]]


First you enter the distance in x-direction. The value will appear in the dimension line. Thereafter you type a semicolon ";" and the distance in y-direction. The value will appear in a second input field. Next you type a semicolon ";" and the distance in z-direction. The value will appear in a third input field. By the use of the enter-key the input is closed and the plate edge is added. Β 
[[Struct4U tapered section| 10.2 Tapered section]]


[[Background Information and Theory | 10.3 Background steel & timber Eurocode]]


'''3. Input of relative cartesian coordinates (dx, dy, dz) or absolute cartesian coordinates (x, y, z).'''
[[FEM best practices and examples | 10.4 Finite Element Mesh & Solver]]


Press the space key and the dialog box below appears. Here you can enter relative coordinates or absolute coordinates directly.
[[XFEM4U UI and settings | 11. UI and other settings]]

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Chapters user manual

1. Get Started

2. Basic concept User Interface

2.1 Design Arrangements and coordinates

3. Export/Import

3.1 Autodesk Revit/Dynamo

3.2 Tekla Structures

3.3 XML Interface

3.4 DWG/DXF

3.5 SDNF

4. Geometry

4.1 Nodes

4.2 Supports

4.3 Beams

4.4 Section/Profile

4.5 Plates

4.6 Grid lines/levels

4.7 Outer Panels

4.8 Hall Wizard

5. Loads

5.1 Load cases

5.2 Load combinations

5.3 Loads

5.4 Load generator

6. Analysis & Design

6.1 Calculation settings

6.2 Eurocode Steel & Timber Design

6.3 Eurocode Reinforced Concrete Design

6.4 Eurocode Steel Joint Design

7. Building Code ANSI

8. Display calculation results

8.1 Display results

8.2 Calculation settings

8.3 Optimization

9. UI and other settings

9.1 Edit

9.2 Selection

9.3 View

9.4 Display options

9.5 Dockable windows

9.6 Changing dimensions

9.7 Menu

9.7.1 Preferences

9.7.2 Drawing

9.7.3 Snap options

9.7.4 Regular grid

9.7.5 Output

9.7.6 User defined profiles

9.7.7 Preview

9.8 Backup files

9.9 Context menu

10. Background information about calculations

10.1 Deflection

10.2 Tapered section

10.3 Background steel & timber Eurocode

10.4 Finite Element Mesh & Solver

11. UI and other settings

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