Structure Properties
Use the Structure properties to view or modify the basic properties of the structure.
| Property | Description |
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| Building Direction Rotation |
Defines the building direction relative to the Global Axis System The default (0 degrees) aligns the building direction 1 arrow with the global X axis and the direction 2 arrow with the global Y axis. Entering a positive value rotates the Building Direction arrows clockwise about positive Global Z, a negative value rotates anti-clockwise. The limiting values are +45 degrees and -45 degrees. (If you enter larger values they will be capped at these limits). The building direction arrows are always at 90 degs to each other. |
| Show Building Arrows | When shown, building direction arrows are displayed in all 2D and 3D Views. |
| Building Direction Labels |
The labels to be used for the building direction arrows. The options are:
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| Consequence class | Defines kFl used in strength combinations.
Note: Applies to
Finland
(Eurocode) regional code only
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| Reliability class | Defines γd used in strength combinations.
Note: Applies to
Sweden
(Eurocode) regional code only
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| Slab Mesh Size | Defines the mesh size for two way spanning slabs. Note: To optimize solution
time consider using a coarser mesh during design development before
switching to a more refined mesh at the final design stage. |
| Slab Uniformity Factor | Defines the mesh uniformity for two way spanning slabs. (100% = maximum uniformity). |
| Slab Mesh Type |
Defines the mesh type for all meshed slabs in the model. The options are:
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| Semi-Rigid Mesh Size | Defines the mesh size for roof panels, and slabs when modeled as semi-rigid diaphragms. |
| Semi-Rigid Uniformity Factor | Defines the semi-rigid mesh uniformity for roof panels, and slabs when modeled as semi-rigid diaphragms. |
| Semi-Rigid Mesh Type |
Defines the semi-rigid mesh type for roof panels, and slabs when modeled as semi-rigid diaphragms The options are:
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| Wall Mesh Horizontal Size | Defines the horizontal mesh size for all meshed walls in the model - but can be overridden in individual wall properties. |
| Wall Mesh Vertical Size | Defines the vertical mesh size for all meshed walls in the model - but can be overridden in individual wall properties. |
| Wall Mesh Type |
Defines the mesh type for all meshed walls in the model, (but can be overridden in individual wall properties): The options are:
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