Beam cross section workflow

Step	Summary	Detailed steps
1. Create the beam cross section.	In the 1D Element Cross Section dialog box, define the beam cross section.	Create a standard cross sectionCreate a cross section from the face of a solidCreate a cross section from a sketchCreate a cross section by entering properties
2. Assign the cross section to the 1D mesh.	In the Physical Property Table Manager dialog box for the 1D mesh, assign the cross section.	Assign a cross section to a beam mesh
3. Orient the cross section on the 1D mesh.	In the Mesh Associated Data dialog box, orient the cross section on the 1D mesh.	Define cross section orientation
4. Define offsets.	In the Mesh Associated Data dialog box, use an offset to adjust the distance of the cross section relative to the 1D mesh.	Offset a cross section

For information about beam post-processing, see Beam post-processing.

Note:

When you define the solution for models containing beams, be sure to request Force results in the output requests for your solution. For information about post-processing beam results, see Beam post-processing.

How do I

Create a 1D mesh

Create a standard cross section

Create a cross section from the face of a solid

Create a cross section from a sketch

Create a cross section by entering properties

Assign a cross section to a beam mesh

Define cross section orientation

Offset a cross section

Improving performance for narrow beam cross sections

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