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Modeling a member with varying cross section

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Current Revision posted to RAM | STAAD Wiki by Sye on 9/16/2017 10:18:33 AM

Applies To
Product(s):STAAD.Pro
Version(s):ALL
Environment: ALL
Area: Modeling
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Original Author:Sye Chakraborty, Bentley Technical Support Group

I am trying to model members with varying cross section. How can I do that ?

Case 1 
If the sections are tapered wide flanges or tubes ( circular/square/other polygonal shapes), you can model the beam/column as a single member and assign a Tapered I or Tapered Tube property. Go to the General > Property page and choose either of these two options shown below
 

Case 2
In case of other types of cross section, you can split the beam/column into multiple segments and assign the General Section property to each segment ( also marked in the above picture ). For General Sections, you need to calculate the property for each segment and assign these properties appropriately.

Tags: tapered, varying cross section, sloped, varying

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