Thickness Definition

This window allows you to define a thickness. The left pane of the window shows a list of available thicknesses in the model. The right side displays the parameters of the selected thickness. This is also where the parameters for a new thickness are entered.

1. Name

A unique name for the thickness. It can be left empty, and the program will generate one automatically.

2. Material

The material to assign to this thickness.

3. + button

Opens the definition window so that you can add a new material.

4. Thickness

The thickness value.

5. Reduction factor for Iy

A factor to modify the stiffness of the thickness about the local x-axis.

6. Reduction factor for Iz

A factor to modify the stiffness of the thickness about the local z-axis.

7. Color

A color to give to this thickness for visualisation.

8. Delete button

Deletes the selected thicknesses.

9. Add/Modify button

Adds a new thickness or updates an existing one.

10. Cancel button

Closes the window.