Used to specify member types for connection design performed in Connection Design workflow.
General Format
"MEMBTYPE" "member-type" LIST member-list
Where:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|
| member-type |
One of the following predefined member types:
- column
- primary beam
- brace
- rafter
- girt
- purlin
- eave-strut
- secondary-beam
- tertiary-beam
- chord
- branch
|
| member-list |
A list of member numbers. |
These member types are utilized by RAM Connection in order
to identify members for connection design.
Example of Brace Members
DEFINE MEMBER ATTRIBUTE
"MEMBTYPE" "BRACE" LIST 14 15 20 21
END DEFINE
Example of Truss Chord and Branch Members
DEFINE MEMBER ATTRIBUTES
"MEMBTYPE" "BRANCH" LIST 2 TO 4 14 TO 16
"MEMBTYPE" "CHORD" LIST 1 5 13 17
END DEFINE
