RM Bridge Modeler Help

Cross section: Modify element

All actions offered here can also be done by using the icons and edit boxes of the cross section window.

SettingDescription
Name

The name box is used for information. The name is set by the program and cannot be changed.

Part

One of the existing parts may be chosen to assign the element to it.

Shear lag property

One of three different states are possible.

Rounding element edges

The 4 element edges may be rounded by a radius. Variables or constants can be used. If a variable is used, the input of the constant is redundant because the radius is given by the value of the variable.

Force element refinement

The type of the refinement will be set. Further information: s.refine

Dependencies

Elements are dependent on construction lines or other elements. These references are displayed.

Extended

Draw parameters may be changed in a further input window.

Note: The graphic window is used for showing the element in details, but it can not adapted by free hand symbols.
Note: The 1st element node is highlighted. The node numbering is taken relative to that node in mathematically positive direction (anti-clockwise). The element edges are numbered analogously.