Define Drop Panel

 

 

 

Define the Drop Panel to be installed on the top of the column.

 

 

 

From the Main Menu select Node/Element > Flat/Plate Structure > Drop Panel > Define Drop Panel.

 

 

 

Define Drop Panel

 

 

  1. Add: Add Drop Panel section.

  2. Modify: Modify already defined Drop Panel.

  3. Delete: Delete an already defined Drop Panel.

 

 

  

    1. Shape

    : B1, B2: Enter the Global Y-axial dimension.
    (Enter a real number greater than 0).

    : H1, H2: Enter the Global X-axial dimension .
    (Enter as a real number greater than 0).

 

    2. Thickness: Enter the thickness of the slab which is located in the

    Drop   Panel area. In other words, enter the thickness of the Drop Panel

   including the slab thickness.

 

    3. Angle: Set the angle of the Drop Panel area. The default  beta angle of   

    the column is 0 for the global X axis, and if you input a positive (+) value,  

    it would rotate counterclockwise. You can independently set it regardless  

    of the column angle.