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FAQ 004841 | For a tapered member, I get the error message "Cross-section tapering mismatch." What can I do?
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For a tapered member, I get the error message "Invalid (incompatible) arrangement ...". What can I do?Answer
A taper describes a member or a surface with a variable cross-section. The cross-section type must be consistent, for example, I-shaped cross-sections at both member ends.
In our example, we have a member with a PRO cross-section and a QRO cross-section.
To create a tapered member here, you should use a parametric cross-section for the member start and end:
Image 02 - Cross-Section - Parametric Input
Image 03 - Parametric cross-section
This allows you to calculate the tapered member.
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