Beam Section Profile#

The Beam Section profile commands are used to create profiles. A profile definition specifies the properties of a beam that are related to its cross-section geometry. When you define a beam section, you must include a reference to a profile in the section definition.

Create beam section profiles#

In Mdb#

class BeamSectionProfileModel(name, description='', stefanBoltzmann=None, absoluteZero=None, waveFormulation=abaqusConstants.NOT_SET, modelType=abaqusConstants.STANDARD_EXPLICIT, universalGas=None, copyConstraints=ON, copyConnectors=ON, copyInteractions=ON)[source]#

Abaqus creates a Model object named Model-1 when a session is started.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name]

Note

Check BeamSectionProfileModel on help.3ds.com/0.1..

ArbitraryProfile(name, table)[source]#

This method creates a ArbitraryProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].ArbitraryProfile
session.odbs[name].ArbitraryProfile

Note

Check ArbitraryProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:

  • name (str) – A String specifying the repository key.

  • table (tuple) – A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying the items described below.

Returns:

An ArbitraryProfile object.

Return type:

ArbitraryProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

BoxProfile(name, a, b, uniformThickness, t1, t2=0, t3=0, t4=0)[source]#

This method creates a BoxProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].BoxProfile
session.odbs[name].BoxProfile

Note

Check BoxProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:

  • name (str) – A String specifying the repository key.

  • a (float) – A Float specifying the a dimension of the box profile. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

  • b (float) – A Float specifying the b dimension of the box profile.

  • uniformThickness (Union[AbaqusBoolean, bool]) – A Boolean specifying whether the thickness is uniform.

  • t1 (float) – A Float specifying the uniform wall thickness if uniformThickness = ON, and the wall thickness of the first segment if uniformThickness = OFF.

  • t2 (float, default: 0) – A Float specifying the wall thickness of the second segment. t2 is required only when uniformThickness = OFF. The default value is 0.0.

  • t3 (float, default: 0) – A Float specifying the wall thickness of the third segment. t3 is required only when uniformThickness = OFF. The default value is 0.0.

  • t4 (float, default: 0) – A Float specifying the wall thickness of the fourth segment. t4 is required only when uniformThickness = OFF. The default value is 0.0.

Returns:

A BoxProfile object.

Return type:

BoxProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

CircularProfile(name, r)[source]#

This method creates a CircularProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].CircularProfile
session.odbs[name].CircularProfile

Note

Check CircularProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A CircularProfile object.

Return type:

CircularProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

GeneralizedProfile(name, area, i11, i12, i22, j, gammaO, gammaW)[source]#

This method creates a GeneralizedProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].GeneralizedProfile
session.odbs[name].GeneralizedProfile

Note

Check GeneralizedProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:

  • name (str) – A String specifying the repository key.

  • area (float) – A Float specifying the cross-sectional area for the profile.

  • i11 (float) – A Float specifying the moment of inertia for bending about the 1-axis, I11I11.

  • i12 (float) – A Float specifying the moment of inertia for cross bending, I12I12.

  • i22 (float) – A Float specifying the moment of inertia for bending about the 2-axis, I22I22.

  • j (float) – A Float specifying the torsional constant, JJ.

  • gammaO (float) – A Float specifying the sectorial moment, Γ0Γ0.

  • gammaW (float) – A Float specifying the warping constant, ΓWΓW.

Returns:

A GeneralizedProfile object.

Return type:

GeneralizedProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

HexagonalProfile(name, r, t)[source]#

This method creates a HexagonalProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].HexagonalProfile
session.odbs[name].HexagonalProfile

Note

Check HexagonalProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A HexagonalProfile object.

Return type:

HexagonalProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

IProfile(name, l, h, b1, b2, t1, t2, t3)[source]#

This method creates an IProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].IProfile
session.odbs[name].IProfile

Note

Check IProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:

  • name (str) – A String specifying the repository key.

  • l (float) – A Float specifying the l dimension (offset of 1-axis from the bottom flange surface) of the I profile. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

  • h (float) – A Float specifying the h dimension (height) of the I profile.

  • b1 (float) – A Float specifying the b1 dimension (bottom flange width) of the I profile.

  • b2 (float) – A Float specifying the b2 dimension (top flange width) of the I profile.

  • t1 (float) – A Float specifying the t1 dimension (bottom flange thickness) of the I profile.

  • t2 (float) – A Float specifying the t2 dimension (top flange thickness) of the I profile.

  • t3 (float) – A Float specifying the t3 dimension (web thickness) of the I profile.

Returns:

An IProfile object.

Return type:

IProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

LProfile(name, a, b, t1, t2)[source]#

This method creates a LProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].LProfile
session.odbs[name].LProfile

Note

Check LProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A LProfile object.

Return type:

LProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

PipeProfile(name, r, t)[source]#

This method creates a PipeProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].PipeProfile
session.odbs[name].PipeProfile

Note

Check PipeProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A PipeProfile object.

Return type:

PipeProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

RectangularProfile(name, a, b)[source]#

This method creates a RectangularProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].RectangularProfile
session.odbs[name].RectangularProfile

Note

Check RectangularProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A RectangularProfile object.

Return type:

RectangularProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

TProfile(name, b, h, l, tf, tw)[source]#

This method creates a TProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].TProfile
session.odbs[name].TProfile

Note

Check TProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A TProfile object.

Return type:

TProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

TrapezoidalProfile(name, a, b, c, d)[source]#

This method creates a TrapezoidalProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].TrapezoidalProfile
session.odbs[name].TrapezoidalProfile

Note

Check TrapezoidalProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A TrapezoidalProfile object.

Return type:

TrapezoidalProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)[source]#

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database. The new profiles are placed in the profiles repository.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].beamProfilesFromOdb

Note

Check BeamSectionProfileModel.beamProfilesFromOdb on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:

fileName (str) – A String specifying the name of the output database file (including the .odb extension) to be read. The String can also be the full path to the output database file if it is located in another directory.

Returns:

A list of Profile objects.

Return type:

List[Profile]

In Odb#

class BeamSectionProfileOdb(name, analysisTitle='', description='', path='')[source]#

The Odb object is the in-memory representation of an output database (ODB) file.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import odbAccess
session.odbs[name]

Note

Check BeamSectionProfileOdb on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

Inherited from OdbBase

isReadOnly

A Boolean specifying whether the output database was opened with read-only access.

amplitudes

A repository of Amplitude objects.

filters

A repository of Filter objects.

rootAssembly

An OdbAssembly object.

jobData

A JobData object.

parts

A repository of OdbPart objects.

materials

A repository of Material objects.

steps

A repository of OdbStep objects.

sections

A repository of Section objects.

sectionCategories

A repository of SectionCategory objects.

sectorDefinition

A SectorDefinition object.

userData

A UserData object.

customData

A RepositorySupport object.

profiles

A repository of Profile objects.

Public Methods:

ArbitraryProfile(name, table)

This method creates a ArbitraryProfile object.

BoxProfile(name, a, b, uniformThickness, t1)

This method creates a BoxProfile object.

CircularProfile(name, r)

This method creates a CircularProfile object.

GeneralizedProfile(name, area, i11, i12, ...)

This method creates a GeneralizedProfile object.

HexagonalProfile(name, r, t)

This method creates a HexagonalProfile object.

IProfile(name, l, h, b1, b2, t1, t2, t3)

This method creates an IProfile object.

LProfile(name, a, b, t1, t2)

This method creates a LProfile object.

PipeProfile(name, r, t)

This method creates a PipeProfile object.

RectangularProfile(name, a, b)

This method creates a RectangularProfile object.

TProfile(name, b, h, l, tf, tw)

This method creates a TProfile object.

TrapezoidalProfile(name, a, b, c, d)

This method creates a TrapezoidalProfile object.
Inherited from OdbBase

__init__(name[, analysisTitle, description, ...])

This method creates a new Odb object.

close()

This method closes an output database.

getFrame(frameValue[, match])

This method returns the frame at the specified time, frequency, or mode.

save()

This method saves output to an output database (.odb ) file.

update()

This method is used to update an Odb object in memory while an Abaqus analysis writes data to the associated output database.
ArbitraryProfile(name, table)[source]#

This method creates a ArbitraryProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].ArbitraryProfile
session.odbs[name].ArbitraryProfile

Note

Check ArbitraryProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:

  • name (str) – A String specifying the repository key.

  • table (tuple) – A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying the items described below.

Returns:

An ArbitraryProfile object.

Return type:

ArbitraryProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

BoxProfile(name, a, b, uniformThickness, t1, t2=0, t3=0, t4=0)[source]#

This method creates a BoxProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].BoxProfile
session.odbs[name].BoxProfile

Note

Check BoxProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:

  • name (str) – A String specifying the repository key.

  • a (float) – A Float specifying the a dimension of the box profile. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

  • b (float) – A Float specifying the b dimension of the box profile.

  • uniformThickness (Union[AbaqusBoolean, bool]) – A Boolean specifying whether the thickness is uniform.

  • t1 (float) – A Float specifying the uniform wall thickness if uniformThickness = ON, and the wall thickness of the first segment if uniformThickness = OFF.

  • t2 (float, default: 0) – A Float specifying the wall thickness of the second segment. t2 is required only when uniformThickness = OFF. The default value is 0.0.

  • t3 (float, default: 0) – A Float specifying the wall thickness of the third segment. t3 is required only when uniformThickness = OFF. The default value is 0.0.

  • t4 (float, default: 0) – A Float specifying the wall thickness of the fourth segment. t4 is required only when uniformThickness = OFF. The default value is 0.0.

Returns:

A BoxProfile object.

Return type:

BoxProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

CircularProfile(name, r)[source]#

This method creates a CircularProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].CircularProfile
session.odbs[name].CircularProfile

Note

Check CircularProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A CircularProfile object.

Return type:

CircularProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

GeneralizedProfile(name, area, i11, i12, i22, j, gammaO, gammaW)[source]#

This method creates a GeneralizedProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].GeneralizedProfile
session.odbs[name].GeneralizedProfile

Note

Check GeneralizedProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:

  • name (str) – A String specifying the repository key.

  • area (float) – A Float specifying the cross-sectional area for the profile.

  • i11 (float) – A Float specifying the moment of inertia for bending about the 1-axis, I11I11.

  • i12 (float) – A Float specifying the moment of inertia for cross bending, I12I12.

  • i22 (float) – A Float specifying the moment of inertia for bending about the 2-axis, I22I22.

  • j (float) – A Float specifying the torsional constant, JJ.

  • gammaO (float) – A Float specifying the sectorial moment, Γ0Γ0.

  • gammaW (float) – A Float specifying the warping constant, ΓWΓW.

Returns:

A GeneralizedProfile object.

Return type:

GeneralizedProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

HexagonalProfile(name, r, t)[source]#

This method creates a HexagonalProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].HexagonalProfile
session.odbs[name].HexagonalProfile

Note

Check HexagonalProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A HexagonalProfile object.

Return type:

HexagonalProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

IProfile(name, l, h, b1, b2, t1, t2, t3)[source]#

This method creates an IProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].IProfile
session.odbs[name].IProfile

Note

Check IProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:

  • name (str) – A String specifying the repository key.

  • l (float) – A Float specifying the l dimension (offset of 1-axis from the bottom flange surface) of the I profile. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

  • h (float) – A Float specifying the h dimension (height) of the I profile.

  • b1 (float) – A Float specifying the b1 dimension (bottom flange width) of the I profile.

  • b2 (float) – A Float specifying the b2 dimension (top flange width) of the I profile.

  • t1 (float) – A Float specifying the t1 dimension (bottom flange thickness) of the I profile.

  • t2 (float) – A Float specifying the t2 dimension (top flange thickness) of the I profile.

  • t3 (float) – A Float specifying the t3 dimension (web thickness) of the I profile.

Returns:

An IProfile object.

Return type:

IProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

LProfile(name, a, b, t1, t2)[source]#

This method creates a LProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].LProfile
session.odbs[name].LProfile

Note

Check LProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A LProfile object.

Return type:

LProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

PipeProfile(name, r, t)[source]#

This method creates a PipeProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].PipeProfile
session.odbs[name].PipeProfile

Note

Check PipeProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A PipeProfile object.

Return type:

PipeProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

RectangularProfile(name, a, b)[source]#

This method creates a RectangularProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].RectangularProfile
session.odbs[name].RectangularProfile

Note

Check RectangularProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A RectangularProfile object.

Return type:

RectangularProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

TProfile(name, b, h, l, tf, tw)[source]#

This method creates a TProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].TProfile
session.odbs[name].TProfile

Note

Check TProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A TProfile object.

Return type:

TProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

TrapezoidalProfile(name, a, b, c, d)[source]#

This method creates a TrapezoidalProfile object.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].TrapezoidalProfile
session.odbs[name].TrapezoidalProfile

Note

Check TrapezoidalProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:
Returns:

A TrapezoidalProfile object.

Return type:

TrapezoidalProfile

Raises:

RangeError –

Object features#

Profile#

class Profile[source]#

The Profile object defines the geometrical properties of a beam cross-section. Profile is an abstract base type.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import section
mdb.models[name].profiles[name]
import odbSection
session.odbs[name].profiles[name]

Note

Check Profile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

name

A String specifying the repository key.

Public Methods:

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database.
beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)[source]#

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database. The new profiles are placed in the profiles repository.

Note

This function can be accessed by:

mdb.models[name].beamProfilesFromOdb

Note

Check Profile.beamProfilesFromOdb on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:

fileName (str) – A String specifying the name of the output database file (including the .odb extension) to be read. The String can also be the full path to the output database file if it is located in another directory.

Returns:

A list of Profile objects.

Return type:

List[Profile]

name: str = ''[source]#

A String specifying the repository key.

ArbitraryProfile#

class ArbitraryProfile(name, table)[source]#

The ArbitraryProfile object defines the properties of an arbitrary profile. The ArbitraryProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import section
mdb.models[name].profiles[name]
import odbSection
session.odbs[name].profiles[name]

The table data for this object are: The first sequence in the table specifies the following:

  • 1-coordinate of the first point defining the profile.

  • 2-coordinate of the first point defining the profile.

All other sequences in the table specify the following:

  • 1-coordinate of the next point defining the profile.

  • 2-coordinate of the next point defining the profile.

  • The thickness of the segment ending at that point.

The corresponding analysis keywords are:

  • BEAM SECTION

Note

Check ArbitraryProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

Inherited from Profile

name

A String specifying the repository key.

Public Methods:

__init__(name, table)

This method creates a ArbitraryProfile object.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)

This method modifies the ArbitraryProfile object.
Inherited from Profile

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database.
setValues(*args, **kwargs)[source]#

This method modifies the ArbitraryProfile object.

Raises:

RangeError –

table: tuple[source]#

A sequence of sequences of Floats specifying the items described below.

BoxProfile#

class BoxProfile(name, a, b, uniformThickness, t1, t2=0, t3=0, t4=0)[source]#

The BoxProfile object defines the properties of a box profile. The BoxProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import section
mdb.models[name].profiles[name]
import odbSection
session.odbs[name].profiles[name]

The corresponding analysis keywords are:

  • BEAM SECTION

Note

Check BoxProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

t2

A Float specifying the wall thickness of the second segment.

t3

A Float specifying the wall thickness of the third segment.

t4

A Float specifying the wall thickness of the fourth segment.
Inherited from Profile

name

A String specifying the repository key.

Public Methods:

__init__(name, a, b, uniformThickness, t1[, ...])

This method creates a BoxProfile object.

setValues([t2, t3, t4])

This method modifies the BoxProfile object.
Inherited from Profile

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database.
a: float[source]#

A Float specifying the a dimension of the box profile. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

b: float[source]#

A Float specifying the b dimension of the box profile.

setValues(t2=0, t3=0, t4=0)[source]#

This method modifies the BoxProfile object.

Note

Check BoxProfile.setValues on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Parameters:

  • t2 (float, default: 0) – A Float specifying the wall thickness of the second segment. t2 is required only when uniformThickness = OFF. The default value is 0.0.

  • t3 (float, default: 0) – A Float specifying the wall thickness of the third segment. t3 is required only when uniformThickness = OFF. The default value is 0.0.

  • t4 (float, default: 0) – A Float specifying the wall thickness of the fourth segment. t4 is required only when uniformThickness = OFF. The default value is 0.0.

Raises:

RangeError –

t1: float[source]#

A Float specifying the uniform wall thickness if uniformThickness = ON, and the wall thickness of the first segment if uniformThickness = OFF.

t2: float = 0[source]#

A Float specifying the wall thickness of the second segment. t2 is required only when uniformThickness = OFF. The default value is 0.0.

t3: float = 0[source]#

A Float specifying the wall thickness of the third segment. t3 is required only when uniformThickness = OFF. The default value is 0.0.

t4: float = 0[source]#

A Float specifying the wall thickness of the fourth segment. t4 is required only when uniformThickness = OFF. The default value is 0.0.

uniformThickness: Union[AbaqusBoolean, bool][source]#

A Boolean specifying whether the thickness is uniform.

CircularProfile#

class CircularProfile(name, r)[source]#

The CircularProfile object defines the properties of a solid circular profile. The CircularProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import section
mdb.models[name].profiles[name]
import odbSection
session.odbs[name].profiles[name]

The corresponding analysis keywords are:

  • BEAM SECTION

Note

Check CircularProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

Inherited from Profile

name

A String specifying the repository key.

Public Methods:

__init__(name, r)

This method creates a CircularProfile object.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)

This method modifies the CircularProfile object.
Inherited from Profile

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database.
r: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the r dimension (outer radius) of the circular profile. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

setValues(*args, **kwargs)[source]#

This method modifies the CircularProfile object.

Raises:

RangeError –

GeneralizedProfile#

class GeneralizedProfile(name, area, i11, i12, i22, j, gammaO, gammaW)[source]#

The GeneralizedProfile object defines the properties of a profile via its area, moment of inertia, etc. The GeneralizedProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import section
mdb.models[name].profiles[name]
import odbSection
session.odbs[name].profiles[name]

The corresponding analysis keywords are:

  • BEAM GENERAL SECTION

Note

Check GeneralizedProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

Inherited from Profile

name

A String specifying the repository key.

Public Methods:

__init__(name, area, i11, i12, i22, j, ...)

This method creates a GeneralizedProfile object.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)

This method modifies the GeneralizedProfile object.
Inherited from Profile

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database.
area: float[source]#

A Float specifying the cross-sectional area for the profile.

gammaO: float[source]#

A Float specifying the sectorial moment, Γ0Γ0.

gammaW: float[source]#

A Float specifying the warping constant, ΓWΓW.

i11: float[source]#

A Float specifying the moment of inertia for bending about the 1-axis, I11I11.

i12: float[source]#

A Float specifying the moment of inertia for cross bending, I12I12.

i22: float[source]#

A Float specifying the moment of inertia for bending about the 2-axis, I22I22.

j: float[source]#

A Float specifying the torsional constant, JJ.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)[source]#

This method modifies the GeneralizedProfile object.

Raises:

RangeError –

HexagonalProfile#

class HexagonalProfile(name, r, t)[source]#

The HexagonalProfile object defines the properties of a hexagonal profile. The HexagonalProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import section
mdb.models[name].profiles[name]
import odbSection
session.odbs[name].profiles[name]

The corresponding analysis keywords are:

  • BEAM SECTION

Note

Check HexagonalProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

Inherited from Profile

name

A String specifying the repository key.

Public Methods:

__init__(name, r, t)

This method creates a HexagonalProfile object.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)

This method modifies the HexagonalProfile object.
Inherited from Profile

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database.
r: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the r dimension (outer radius) of the hexagonal profile. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

setValues(*args, **kwargs)[source]#

This method modifies the HexagonalProfile object.

Raises:

RangeError –

t: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the t dimension (wall thickness) of the hexagonal profile, t < (sqrt(3)/2)r.

IProfile#

class IProfile(name, l, h, b1, b2, t1, t2, t3)[source]#

The IProfile object defines the properties of an I profile. The IProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import section
mdb.models[name].profiles[name]
import odbSection
session.odbs[name].profiles[name]

The corresponding analysis keywords are:

  • BEAM SECTION

Note

Check IProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

Inherited from Profile

name

A String specifying the repository key.

Public Methods:

__init__(name, l, h, b1, b2, t1, t2, t3)

This method creates an IProfile object.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)

This method modifies the IProfile object.
Inherited from Profile

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database.
b1: float[source]#

A Float specifying the b1 dimension (bottom flange width) of the I profile.

b2: float[source]#

A Float specifying the b2 dimension (top flange width) of the I profile.

h: float[source]#

A Float specifying the h dimension (height) of the I profile.

l: float[source]#

A Float specifying the l dimension (offset of 1-axis from the bottom flange surface) of the I profile. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

setValues(*args, **kwargs)[source]#

This method modifies the IProfile object.

Raises:

RangeError –

t1: float[source]#

A Float specifying the t1 dimension (bottom flange thickness) of the I profile.

t2: float[source]#

A Float specifying the t2 dimension (top flange thickness) of the I profile.

t3: float[source]#

A Float specifying the t3 dimension (web thickness) of the I profile.

LProfile#

class LProfile(name, a, b, t1, t2)[source]#

The LProfile object defines the properties of a L profile. The LProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import section
mdb.models[name].profiles[name]
import odbSection
session.odbs[name].profiles[name]

The corresponding analysis keywords are:

  • BEAM SECTION

Note

Check LProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

Inherited from Profile

name

A String specifying the repository key.

Public Methods:

__init__(name, a, b, t1, t2)

This method creates a LProfile object.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)

This method modifies the LProfile object.
Inherited from Profile

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database.
a: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the a dimension (flange length) of the L profile. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

b: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the b dimension (flange length) of the L profile.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)[source]#

This method modifies the LProfile object.

Raises:

RangeError –

t1: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the t1 dimension (flange thickness) of the L profile (t1 < b).

t2: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the t2 dimension (flange thickness) of the L profile (t2< a).

PipeProfile#

class PipeProfile(name, r, t)[source]#

The PipeProfile object defines the properties of a circular pipe profile. The PipeProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import section
mdb.models[name].profiles[name]
import odbSection
session.odbs[name].profiles[name]

The corresponding analysis keywords are:

  • BEAM SECTION

Note

Check PipeProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

Inherited from Profile

name

A String specifying the repository key.

Public Methods:

__init__(name, r, t)

This method creates a PipeProfile object.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)

This method modifies the PipeProfile object.
Inherited from Profile

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database.
r: float[source]#

A Float specifying the outer radius of the pipe. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

setValues(*args, **kwargs)[source]#

This method modifies the PipeProfile object.

Raises:

RangeError –

t: float[source]#

A Float specifying the wall thickness of the pipe.

RectangularProfile#

class RectangularProfile(name, a, b)[source]#

The RectangularProfile object defines the properties of a solid rectangular profile. The RectangularProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import section
mdb.models[name].profiles[name]
import odbSection
session.odbs[name].profiles[name]

The corresponding analysis keywords are:

  • BEAM SECTION

Note

Check RectangularProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

Inherited from Profile

name

A String specifying the repository key.

Public Methods:

__init__(name, a, b)

This method creates a RectangularProfile object.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)

This method modifies the RectangularProfile object.
Inherited from Profile

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database.
a: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the a dimension of the rectangular profile. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

b: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the b dimension of the rectangular profile.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)[source]#

This method modifies the RectangularProfile object.

Raises:

RangeError –

TProfile#

class TProfile(name, b, h, l, tf, tw)[source]#

The TProfile object defines the properties of a T profile. The TProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import section
mdb.models[name].profiles[name]
import odbSection
session.odbs[name].profiles[name]

The corresponding analysis keywords are:

  • BEAM SECTION

Note

Check TProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

Inherited from Profile

name

A String specifying the repository key.

Public Methods:

__init__(name, b, h, l, tf, tw)

This method creates a TProfile object.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)

This method modifies the TProfile object.
Inherited from Profile

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database.
b: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the b dimension (flange width) of the T profile. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

h: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the h dimension (height) of the T profile.

l: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the l dimension (offset of 1-axis from the edge of web) of the T profile.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)[source]#

This method modifies the TProfile object.

Raises:

RangeError –

tf: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the tf dimension (flange thickness) of the T profile (tf < h).

tw: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the tw dimension (web thickness) of the T profile (tw< b).

TrapezoidalProfile#

class TrapezoidalProfile(name, a, b, c, d)[source]#

The TrapezoidalProfile object defines the properties of a trapezoidal profile. The TrapezoidalProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Note

This object can be accessed by:

import section
mdb.models[name].profiles[name]
import odbSection
session.odbs[name].profiles[name]

The corresponding analysis keywords are:

  • BEAM SECTION

Note

Check TrapezoidalProfile on help.3ds.com/0.1..

Public Data Attributes:

Inherited from Profile

name

A String specifying the repository key.

Public Methods:

__init__(name, a, b, c, d)

This method creates a TrapezoidalProfile object.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)

This method modifies the TrapezoidalProfile object.
Inherited from Profile

beamProfilesFromOdb(fileName)

This method creates Profile objects by reading an output database.
a: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the a dimension of the Trapezoidal profile. For more information, see [Beam cross-section library](https://help.3ds.com/2021/English/DSSIMULIA_Established/SIMACAEELMRefMap/simaelm-c-beamcrosssectlib.htm?ContextScope=all).

b: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the b dimension of the Trapezoidal profile.

c: float[source]#

A positive Float specifying the c dimension of the Trapezoidal profile.

d: float[source]#

A Float specifying the d dimension of the Trapezoidal profile.

setValues(*args, **kwargs)[source]#

This method modifies the TrapezoidalProfile object.

Raises:

RangeError –