Geometry

The "Geometry" frame contains a table with a list of inputted structural precast units (blocks) of a wall (the lowest block is labeled as No. 1). Adding (editing) blocks is performed in the "New block (Edit block)" dialog window.

This dialog window serves to define the geometry of a block, parameters of reinforcement (length, anchorage length, tensile strength and pull out resistance) and material characteristics (self weight, shear resistance between two blocks, cohesion).

The program allows for adding (inserting) another block in between two already existing blocks of a structure. Inserting a new block is performed in the "Insert block" dialog window that complies with the "New block" dialog window. The inserted block is ordered such to proceed the currently selected block of a structure.

The inputted blocks can be further edited on the desktop with the help of active dimensions or active objects - double clicking on a structure opens a dialog window with a given block. When using the regime of active objects the visualization of detailed dimensions must be turned off in the "Visualization style settings" dialog window.

The program makes it possible to export the geometry of a structure in the *.DXF format.

Frame "Geometry"