Computer-aided engineering software SECTION

for steel structures2D

The program calculates cross-sectional characteristics of arbitrary cross-sections. Both different shapes and materials can be combined in the software. This program is distributed as a part of these products: FIN 2D, FIN 3D, Steel, Steel Fire, Concrete (and as part of any programs package). Main features Database of various cross-sections (steel hot rolled profiles, the most common concrete, timber and masonry cross-sections) Database of materials Input of arbitrary shapes using polygons, circles and arches Openings Tools for rotation, move and mirror of cross-sections or their parts Compination of more materials in one cross-section Real (with consideration of used materials) or ideal (recalculated according to the given material) cross-sectional characteristics Detailed text and brief graphical reports Results Centre of gravity of the cross-section Cross-sectional area and perimeter First and second moments of area Major and minor radius of gyration Section moduli at edge points of the cross-section Ellipse and polar moment of inertia Second moments of area and radii of gyration Torsional constant (Saint Venant torsion) The program works independently however it can be used in cooperation with programs FIN 2D, FIN 3D, Steel, Steel Fire and Concrete for input of cross-sections which are not included in the database of these programs.