The interactive design mode allows for quick checking of members without the need to build a full analysis model
In Strut, click on the Interactive tab
Once in the Interactive tab, you will need to choose the following parameters:
- Design Approach
- Profiles to be used
- Design Parameters
- Maximum L/r ratios
In the Interactive input of elements data table, define the following data:
- L - Length of the member.
- Section designation - When using the select lightest section design approach, you only need to choose the type of profile. With the evaluating current section design approach, you must select a section for evaluation.
- P - Axial Force, compression is positive.