Libraries of steel cross-sections

Fespa provides a table with multiple cross-section types (IPE, HEB, HEA, etc) and facilitates the specification of any standard cross-section by providing a list of available dimensions (180, 200, 240, etc.). The engineer also has the option to describe a welded cross-section.

Libraries of standard cross-sections

Beam type selection – truss member, tension member, purlin, diagonal bracing, etc

Fespa provides beam types with special structural characteristics (truss members, seismic links with or without eccentricity, purlins, etc) that need to satisfy specific requirements.

The properties that control the structural characteristics (hinges, buckling length, length for the calculation of deflections, etc) of those beams as well as the properties that control certain check requirements (lateral torsional buckling) are automatically updated with regard to the selected beam type.

Properties for the elastic hinges at beam ends for both main directions of the cross section.

Smart commands facilitate the description of the structural model

Insertion and modification of inclined beams, X – bracings, etc.

Generation of structural models in both the horizontal and vertical plane by using the commands of the «Edit» tool.

Insertion and modification of inclined beams, X – bracings, etc. The «multiple choices» command is available and gives the option to choose among nodes or members that have the same position on plan but with different heights.