Adding a RADIUS to a steel beam in the object libray!

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone,

I am using ArchiCAD 8.1 and need help on adding a radius on a steel beam so that i can use it as a rafter in a curved roof. I would greatly appreciate it if somebody could help me out by either telling me how to do it or just doing it for me.

thanks.

[Djordje]

Metin wrote:
i know about the "web beam curved" but i want to be able to curve the beam that i have posted. as it allows you to select the section type and weight easily.

Using the TrussMaker you can specify your sections.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Djordje i will give that a try.

[Ignacio Azpiazu]

Aussie wrote:
actually on closer examination the tube command cant follow a curve path

Just for the sake of discussion: if it is a circular path then you can probably use the sine and cosine method for setting y and x values for each point that DNC makes so much use of in his Cookbook. I think. Sort of. If on the other hand it is a parabolic or hyperbolic or catenary or other path, then err of course you know the formula.

[fuzzytnth3]

Is it an I beam you are after? I made a couple of curved beams a while back I could let you have.

[Anonymous]

That is exactly what i am looking for. Does it allow you to select the type of beam eg. 250 UB 27. if not its still ok. if you dont mind can i get a copy of it?

Thanks for your help.

[fuzzytnth3]

I've uploaded an Archive file here... http://homepage.mac.com/fuzzytnth3/TLOTT/

You have to type in the overall size of the beam and flange and web sizes less laborious to script that way

Enjoy