Basic commands
Snap Node/ Beam
Nodes cursor
Beams Cursor
Plates cursor
Add beam
Add 4 node plates
Add surface
Insert Node and its application
Shift + B - shows the number of beams
Shift + N - shows the number of nodes
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
Translational Repeat-This command is usually used to repeat the element in linear
direction.
Circular Repeat-This commend is usually used to repeat the element in radial direction.
Generate mirror -This command is used to create the same object at a distance.
Nodal Load
Under this two categories are available
we can apply a loads and moments at nodes in different directions. It is usually
used to apply loads in case of plane and space trusses and supports of different
beams.
Under Nodal Load next one is Support Displacement.
In this case if any of the beams supports sinks or in case the supports different
levels then we can fill the magnitude and direction of displacement in this
column,
Member Load - It is adopted only on horizontal members (beam) and vertical members
(column).
Plate loads - The next one is plate loads. Usually it is used to design the slabs, masonrywalls and so on.
Surface Loading - Surface loading also the same function of plate loading
Seismic Load - This load is considered where the earth quake occurs. The direction of
seismic is assigned
Wind Load - When building Is up growing above 3 storey the wind load should be
considered. In multistory building when the height of building is higher, the winds
pressure also more.
Points to be remember while designing:
First draw the structure to be designed using nodes, beams, plates, surfaces.
While drawing important thing to be considered Is first complete the small
element of the portion then repeat that for a whole structure.
Then assume the material, properties, dimensions of the elements.
Then define various loading conditions.
At Last analyze the structure.