M. Orientation of Elements

Table 1. Standard element shapes and their default orientation and base nodes

Profile Type	Section	Base Node #	Nodes
Angles	Equal Leg Angle	1
	Unequal Leg Angle	1
I Sections	I Sections with Tapered Flanges	10
	I Sections with Parallel Flanges	10
Channels	Parallel Flanged Channels	1
	Tapered Flange Channels	1
	Cold Rolled Channels	1
CHS	Circular Hollow Sections	1
Plate	Plate Sections	1
Tee Section	T Sections with Parallel Flanges
	T Sections with Tapered Flanges	1
RHS	Rectangular Hollow Section	1