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2020-02-18

Question

Do I have an opportunity to consider cross-section reductions due to drilling or the like without having to remodel the cross-section in the SHAPE‑THIN program, for example?


Answer:

If the drilling holes are subject to a regular grid, they can be defined using bult-up cross-sections (see Image 01).

Otherwise, there is still the possibility to reduce the cross-section in "Properties" (see Image 02). This results in a general reduction in the stiffness of the cross-section. Unfortunately, it is not possible to distinguish between the reductions in the compression and tension areas of the cross-section. This option is only available when remodeling the cross-section in the SHAPE‑THIN program or in some modules of the JOINTS family in the area of the connections.