Relative deformation parameters

For parameters for EN-EC read chapter Member check parameters for EC-EN.

The maximum permissible relative deformation may be adjusted separately for individual 1D member types:

• general member,

• beam,

• column,

• gable column,

• secondary column,

• rafter,

• purlin,

• roof bracing,

• wall bracing,

• girt,

• truss chord,

• truss diagonal,

• plate rib.

Note: The layout of this dialogue may slightly differ for some national standards.

The procedure to adjust the relative deformation parameters

1. Open service Steel:

1. either using tree menu function Steel,

2. or using menu function Tree > Steel.

2. Select function Beams >Setup and open it.

3. In the dialogue that appears on the screen, select tab Relative deformation.

4. Type required values and select appropriate options.

5. Confirm with [OK].