General procedure for the definition of a new cross-section

The process for the definition (or we can say insertion) of a new cross-section in a SCIA Engineer project consists of a few steps.

Procedure for the definition of a new cross-section

1. Call function Cross-sections. There are various ways to do so:

   1. Use tree menu function Library > Cross-sections.

   2. Start function for the insertion of a new 1D member and open the Cross-section manager from within the Beam properties dialogue.

   3. Click the appropriate icon on the Project toolbar.

   4. Call menu function Libraries > Cross-sections.

2. Function Cross-sections opens the Cross-section manager.

3. Press button [New item]. This action opens a dialogue for the selection of cross-section type. (Note: If no cross-section has been defined yet, this step is automatically skipped and the cross-section type dialogue is opened directly).

4. Select the appropriate cross-section type.

5. Specify the sectional parameters and properties.

6. Review the calculated sectional characteristics and possibly include them into a document.

7. Close the Cross-section manager or repeat steps 3 to 6 as many times as required.