Shapes Optimization - Timber
Once the timber calculation is completed, the timber design expert performs an optimization of the elements shape, according to the settings made in the timber design settings dialog box. The timber expert compares the work ratio of the timber elements with the specified criterion, and proposes other cross sections that would correspond to the defined conditions. You can accept globally or partially the suggested shapes, then relaunch the timber calculation. You can iterate these operations until you obtain a work ratio comprised in the specified range for all timber shapes.
How to Access the Command
Below you can find the various methods to access the command:
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From the Ribbon: Navigate to the Results tab > Timber Design Results panel: click
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From the Analysis - Timber Results toolbar: click
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How to Apply the Optimized Shapes
Follow these steps to apply the optimized shapes:
- After performing the timber calculation of the model, access the Suggested shapes command as described above. The Suggested Shapes dialog box appears.
Timber Suggested Shapes dialog
- Select the optimization mode to filter the model's cross sections according to the specified criterion:
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by element: When an element is under or over sized, the timber expert suggests more suitable shapes. The shapes are listed by the element's ID.
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by section: The selected operation is applied to all the elements with the same cross section. The elements with variable inertia are ignored.
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by design template: The selected operation is applied to all the elements defined by the same design template.
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by name: The selected operation is applied to all the elements with the same name.
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per system: The selected operation is applied to all the elements within the system.
The table content is filtered according to the selected option, and elements with a higher or lower work ratio than specified in the Timber design settings dialog box are displayed in red.
- To accept the suggested solutions, click in the corresponding cell of Accepted solutions column. You can also use Reject all to cancel all the suggested solutions.
- Click OK to apply the selected actions and close the dialog box.
By using the timber shapes optimization feature, you can refine your timber design to meet specified criteria, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with design standards. This iterative process allows for precise adjustments, ultimately improving the quality and reliability of your timber structures.