Assign a cross section to a beam mesh

1. Edit the physical property table for the beam or bar mesh.

2. In the physical property table dialog box, next to Fore Section, choose the cross section to apply or click Show Section Manager to create a new cross section.

3. Click OK to return to the physical property table dialog box.

4. (Optional) If this is a tapered beam, follow these additional steps:In the physical property table dialog box, from the Section Type list, select Tapered.Repeat the previous steps to define the Aft section.

By default, the cross section displays as a solid in the graphics window; for information about changing the display, see Displaying beam cross sections.

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