STRUT STEEL MEMBERS SUBJECT TO AXIAL STRESS DESIGN | S01
Summary Strut is used to optimise and design steel members subject to axial stress. The module primarily acts as a post-processor for Sumo and Frame , but also has an interactive mode for quick design checks of individual members without first performing an analysis.
What makes this module special?
• Post-process analysis data • Optimise members • Interactive input mode • Detailed calculations
Detailed Description Strut is used to design axial force members in steel frames. These members are typically found in trusses with pinned joints where loads are applied at nodes. The result is a tensile or compressive force in each member and no bending moment. The design process is a simplified one that is easy to understand and can be applied to batches of elements.
The module primarily acts as post-processors for Sumo and Frame . A model is built and solved in the analysis program and Strut reads the output file.
The interactive mode is used to perform quick design checks of individual members without the need to first perform an analysis.
In Strut you can set up design tasks. Each task lists the members to be designed, their parameters such as effective length factors, slenderness limits and the design approach. Tasks can be saved and recalled later.
There are three design approaches: Select from preferred sections
Evaluate current section Select lightest section
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