Metric Tutorials - Autodesk

Frame concrete girders
10 In the Project Browser, under Structural Plans, double-click Ground Level.
11 On the Modelling tab of the Design Bar, click Beam.
12 In the Type Selector, select M_Concrete-Rectangular Beam:400 x 800 mm.
13 On the Options Bar, click Grid.
14 Select all grid lines.
15 Remove grid line G from the selection: while pressing SHIFT, select the line.
This prevents a beam being added between the atrium at G1 and G3.
16 On the Options Bar, click Finish.
NOTE If you are warned of a problem with keeping elements joined, expand the warning and select
the framing element. It will display as selected in the drawing area. It is most likely a segment that
can be deleted or unjoined. Resolve the problem by clicking the appropriate solution.
17 Manually add a beam between G3 and G4, and another between G4 and G5.
18 Manually delete the beams added to the atrium.
19 Manually delete the beams placed between grid F2 and G2.
20 On the Design Bar, click Modify.
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