M. To create a cylindrical frame or beam
To create a cylindrical frame or circular beam, use the following procedure.
- Select Frame Models from the Model Type drop-down list.
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Select one of the cylindrical frames or beam types by either:
- Cylindrical Frame — a cylindrical frame with the cylinder height along the Z axis
- Reverse Cylindrical Frame — a cylindrical frame with the cylinder height along the Y axis
- Circular Beam – a single layer of coordinates which form a beam along a circular arc (i.e., polar coordinates)
- (Optional) Type a Model Name.
- For frames, type the total Length along the central axis of the cylinder.
- Type the Radius and the sweep Angle of the frame.
- For frames, type the No. of bays along length.
- (Optional) For frames with irregular spaced bays along the length:
- Type the No of bays along periphery to specify the number of spaces along the circumference of the circle.
- (Optional) For frames with irregular spaced bays along the length:
- Click Apply.