To add a curved beam between two existing nodes, use
the following procedure.
Curved members may only be created between two existing
nodes. Any non-tapered cross-section is permitted for curved members. The
internal angle subtended by the arc must be less than 180 degrees.
Note: The
design of curved members is not supported.
On the
Geometry ribbon tab, select the
Add Beam > Add Curved Beam tool in the
Beam group.
Tip: This
tool is contained on a drop-down list below the
Add Beam tool.
The pointer changes to the Add Curved Beam
cursor ().
Click on the start and end nodes, respectively.
The
Curve Beam Properties dialog
opens.
Type the
Radius of Curvature (in current units of
length) and the
Gamma Angle (in degrees) values.
The gamma angle,γ , is the angle between the
member local Y axis and the plane of the circular arc of the member.
Click
OK.
The curved beam will is added to the model.
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to add more curved beams.