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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 |
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| ===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] |
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| ===Possibilities and limitations=== | | ===Features and limitations=== |
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| Full list of features of XFEM4U can be found [[XFEM4U | here.]] | | Full list of features of XFEM4U can be found [[XFEM4U | here.]] |
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| ===Coordinate System=== | | ===Chapters user manual=== |
| Β | | [[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====
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| 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.
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| *A moment rotating from the positive x-axis to the positive z-axis (according to the cork-screw rule) is positive.
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| *A moment opposite to the 'clockwise' rotation is positive.
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| ===Input===
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| ====Navigation in 3D====
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| 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.
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| * '''Pan'': Press the mouse wheel and drag.
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| * '''Orbit'': Press the mouse wheel and '''SHIFT''' key together and drag.
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| 2. Method as in '''Tekla structures'''
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| * '''Zoom in and out": Use the mouse wheel.
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| * '''Pan": Press the mouse wheel and drag.
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| * '''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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| ====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======
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| In the graphical screen beams can be added very easy by drawing them. Select this item in the function bar.
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| 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.
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| 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)
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| 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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| ======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''.
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| For example 3000 3x2200 2800
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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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| '''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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| [[File:DocumentationXFEM4UBeam8.png | 500px]] | | [[XFEM4U Supports | 4.2 Supports]] |
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| | [[XFEM4U Beams | 4.3 Beams]] |
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| '''Beam number'''
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| The number of the beam.
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| | [[XFEM4U Grid Lines/ levels | 4.6 Grid lines/levels]] |
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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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| | [[XFEM4U Loads | 5.3 Loads]] |
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| '''To node no.'''
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| The number of the end node.
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| | [[XFEM4U Analysis | 6.1 Calculation settings]] |
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| '''flip'''
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| | [[XFEM4U Eurocode RCΒ | 6.3 Eurocode Reinforced Concrete Design]] |
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| '''Layer'''
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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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| Setting whether the supports are to be introduced in relation to the local axle system of the plate.
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| * '''Fully fixed''' Tx=A(Absolute), Ty=A, Tz=A, Rx=A, Ry=A, Rz=A. (That is the default setting)
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| * '''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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| '''Local x-axis''' see [[Local coordinate system]]
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| '''Input per beam'''
| | [[XBeam2D XFrame2D Preview | 9.7.7 Preview]] |
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| | [[XFEM4U Backup files | 9.8 Backup files]] |
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| =====Profiles=====
| | [[XFEM4U Context menu | 9.9 Context menu]] |
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| ======Steel======
| | '''10. Background information about calculations''' |
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| | [[XBeam2D Deflection Calculation | 10.1 Deflection]] |
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| | [[Background Information and Theory | 10.3 Background steel & timber Eurocode]] |
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| | [[FEM best practices and examples | 10.4 Finite Element Mesh & Solver]] |
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| ===Shortcuts===
| | [[XFEM4U UI and settings | 11. UI and other settings]] |
