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Apex (Geometry)

Last modified by Iwona Budny Bjergø on 2022/01/18 12:22

Contents
Apex propertyDescription
Icon1585048613254-334.png
Modules where available1585048690706-363.png 1585048728803-724.png
Axis positionArbitrary (horizontal, vertical and skew) in 1585048697754-420.png 1585048732073-418.png
Cross-sectionRectangular
EccentricityDisable
MaterialSteel, concrete, timber and general
Load directionArbitrary in 1585048703364-673.png 1585048736185-436.png
Load typeAll point and line load
Available analysis resultsDisplacement, internal forces, stresses, stability and vibration shape in 1585048710422-531.png 1585048739354-856.png
Available designTimber design in 1585048718157-380.png 1585048743976-284.png
Default Short CommandAPEX

Definition steps                        

  1. If needed (and available in the current FEM-Design module), set a proper position for working plane. In all modules, respect that the gravity direction is always the Global Z axis direction.
  2. Start 1585048771910-464.png Intermediate section from 1585048778365-218.png tabmenu and choose 1585048784688-871.png  Define.
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  3. Set the properties of the new Intermediate section at 1585048794124-430.png Default setting:
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    • Rounding radius (r)
      The rounding radius can be invidually set. The default value is 1.00 m and rounding the inner edge. For rounding the outer edge check the Round outer edge option on. The following figure shows the difference between rounding the inner or both edges.
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      Figure: Rounding inner and both edge
  4. Select the neighboring bar element.
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    Defining the correct way an apex, the following criteria has to meet:

    • The neighboring bars cross-section has to be Rectangular
    • Their Y axes are parallel and point into the same direction
    • Their material has to be the same
  5. Apex zones with their connected bars are only one physical element but it has more analytical element.
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    Figure: Describing analytical and physical elements