Member Cross Sections - Intergraph Smart 3D - Reference Data

Intergraph Smart 3D Structure Reference Data

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12 (2018)

Member cross-section symbols are used in the Structure task.

All section tables delivered with the software use a specific set of cross-section symbols. Some section tables use all the cross-section symbols in the set; some tables only use a subset of the cross-section symbols. Each cross-section symbol has its own set of properties. When looking at a section table workbook, you can determine the cross-section symbol that is being referenced by that particular sheet by looking at the SymbolDefinition entry at the top of the sheet.

The cross-section symbols are delivered with the reference data software in the [Reference Data Folder]\SharedContent\CrossSections folder. You can create your own custom cross-section symbols, sometimes referred to as arbitrary sections, using the 2D Symbols utility that is delivered with the software.

The software uses the simple physical representation of the cross-section symbol to display the member geometry in the model. You can change the display representation using the Selected Aspects option of Format > View.

The delivered symbols contain a detailed physical representation. This representation is available only for marine models, and is not used for plant and materials handling models. 

The delivered symbols also contain a production physical representation. This representation is available only for marine models in the Structural Manufacturing task, and is not used for plant and materials handling models.

For more information, see Cross-Section Symbol Representations in the 2D Symbols User's Guide.

Your customized symbols do not need to specify a detailed physical representation and only require the interfaces and parameters listed below. The software uses the simple physical shape to calculate the volume and surface area of the member. If you need more accurate calculations, include fillets in the simple physical representation.

Required Interfaces

  • IStructCrossSection

  • IStructCrossSectionDimensions

Optional Interfaces

  • IStructCrossSectionDesignProperties (only for CentroidX,Y to get Cardinal Point 10 unless the symbol is symmetric and does not specify it in the parameter map)

  • IStructCrossSectionUnitWeight (needed for unit weight reports)

  • IStructAngleBoltGage, IstructFlangedBoltGage (only for the Vessel Framing command that positions using these values)

  • IStructFlangedSectionDimensions (needed for kdetail/kdesign)

Walls

The ReferenceStandard value in the cross section worksheet, the Name value in the ReferenceStandard.xls worksheet, and the relationDestination value in the Hierarchy.xls worksheet must all be set to the value Wall Cross-Sections to place walls.

See Also

Member Reference Data
Reference Standard Sheet