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Create a standard cross section

This topic describes how to create a cross section for a 1D mesh using one of the solver-specific standard sections.

Edit the physical property table for the 1D mesh.
In the physical property table dialog box, next to Fore Section, click Show Section Manager .
In the Beam Section Manager dialog box, click Create Section .
In the Beam Section dialog box, from the Type list, select the section type to create.
Under Dimensions, enter the dimensions for the section. For details about the properties of standard cross sections, see your solver documentation.
(Optional) Click Evaluate Section Properties to view a report of the section properties and stress recovery points.
(Optional) Select the Preview check box to preview the cross section with the dimensions you defined.
Click OK to return to the physical property table dialog box.
(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 steps 2–8 to define the Aft section.

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