Retrieving the Properties of a Beam Section

Section Properties computes beam properties from ply sections defined on your models, to analyze the structure using finite elements.

Section Properties proposes an easy way to compute these properties. From the intersection of a plane with a cross-section you have defined, Section Properties computes the outline of the cross-section. The section is displayed in the 3D area while the Composites layup is retrieved to compute the required properties. You can then export the properties to a spreadsheet.

  1. In the dialog box, select the sections to process.
  2. Select a coordinates system to define a frame of reference.
  3. Click ... to enter the path and the name of the spreadsheet to create.