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

 

 

  Add

  Add Drop Panel section.

 

  Modify

  Modify already defined Drop Panel.

 

  Delete

  Delete an already defined Drop Panel.

 

 

    Location

    Select the location of drop panel for column  

 

    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).

 

    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.

 

    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.