Sofistik Tutorials 2018: Cross-Section Class 4 Concept
Sofistik Tutorials 2018: Cross-Section Class 4 Concept
Sofistik Tutorials 2018: Cross-Section Class 4 Concept
Introduction
Objectives
See also
Project Description
Geometry
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The cross-section class 4 concept will be shown on a simple one column example.
By using the NEFF SIG SMIN method it is possible to de�ne only one effective cross-
section for the design and stability check, therefore the effective section modulus is de-
termined assuming that the cross-section is subject only to stresses due uniform axial
compression.
Hint: This approach checks the MOST UNFAVOURABLE case where all plates are under
compression. By using this method it is possible to use the effective properties for post-
processing (ResultViewer, Excel).
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After the cross-section with the effective properties is created. You may use it as a nor-
mal cross-section for further cross-section resistance and stability checks.
Via Graphical User Interface only the case where the cross-section is subjected to
stresses due uniform axial compression can be calculated.
By using the CADINP input (text based) you may control the position of the null line by
de�ning the SMIN stresses for node (YMIN,ZMIN) and SMAX stress for node
(YMAX,ZMAX).
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+PROG AQUA
HEAD Materials and Cross-Section
NORM EN 1993-2005
ECHO SECT EXTR
STEE 1 S 275
LET#B 600-10/2-10/2
LET#H 600-20/2-10/2
LET#T 10
By de�ning the input above the program will set stress SMIN=-200 MPa (compression)
to node (YMIN,ZMIN)=(0,-300) mm and stress SMAX=200 MPa (tension) to node
(YMAX,ZMAX)=(0,300) mm
Iterative method
By using the iterative method (EN 1993-1-5, Annex E) for calculating the effective cross-
section properties, the effective CS properties will be calculated for the current stress
state, so it gives more realistic and economical results.
Important: The iterative method can be used ONLY for the THIN-WALLED cross-sections.
The iterative method will be automatically activated in the task “Steel - Resistance of
Cross Sections” if the design option “Nonlinear Stress with Strain Hardening” is se-
lected.
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