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The <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u201c<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Frame Member<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u201d option enables users to model steel beams, composite beams, girts, purlins, braces and frame groups (to model multiple frames). This allows users flexibility to model steel structures anywhere in the model.
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Frame member sections can be rotated in any orientation, and local offsets can be assigned without compromising the analytical model. Users can assign end releases in the direction of any degrees of freedom.
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If steel frame are entirely horizontal and within the plane of the floor, example steel floor beams, model it in 2D plan<\/b> view. 
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If steel frame is slightly more complicated, example slanting, then model it in 3D <\/b>view.  <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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Create 3D Linear View <\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
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Generally, for steel structure, it is highly recommend you model all steel members in "<\/span><\/font>3D Linear<\/b>" view, i.e. wire-frame display, <\/span><\/font><\/span>especially in these situations :<\/span> 
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  1. Large steel structures where there are many members 
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  2. Members that are slanting or angled and not entirely within the horizontal floor plane<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Any situation where clicking on the correct insertion point is difficult<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Modelling in 3D Linear view also enable you check actual connectivity <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>before the analysis. This will ensure all members are connected properly, as modelling in physical view will likely result in non-connectivity of steel members.
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    Below is an example where members are not connected analytical but appears to be connected in solid rendered view. Modelling in 3D linear will prevent this mistake. <\/span><\/div>\n
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    To display 3D "Linear" view, follow these steps : 
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    1.  Create a 3D<\/b> view >  By default a "Solid" or "Rendered" model is shown 
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    2.  Press "CTRL + D<\/b>"  consecutively > this will cycle to various Display Style<\/b> (Rendered, Flat, Hidden Line, Linear)
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    3.  Ensure "<\/span>Linear<\/span><\/b>" is active > This is the 3D analytical wireframe model <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
    4.  Model the frame member & verify the members are connected properly by zooming in common joints of interest. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Define a New frame<\/span>
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    1. As explained above, model steel member in<\/span> 3D linear <\/span><\/b>view is highly recommended. Hence create a <\/span>3D Linear<\/span><\/b> view first, if required. 
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    2. Click on the "Frame" button from "Modeling" ribbon, select frame member type (e.g. Beam). <\/span><\/span>
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    3. Click on any two insertion points (Best to be done in 3D to ensure correct insertion points have been selected.)<\/span>
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      Insert Multiple Frames Between Members<\/span><\/h2>\n
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      1. Go to Modelling Tab > Frame > Frame Group.<\/span>
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      2. Assign section alignment and generation method based on preference. <\/span>
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      3. Pick two members on screen. The primary members can be two beams, two frames, two columns or their combination. <\/span>
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        1. Default insertion method is "Between Two Members". Users are free to change the insertion method. <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n
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          Frame Properties
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          \n Frame Properties" will be loaded when the "
          \n Frame" option in the "Modelling" ribbon is selected or select a frame member, right-click > Properties option in shortcut menu.<\/span><\/div>\n
          The \u201c
          \n Frame Properties\u201d form comprises two pages named as \u201cGen\u201d , \u201c3D\u201d, and "Castellated".<\/span><\/div>\n

          Gen tab
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          1. Label<\/u> : <\/b>The frame member label. The label is limited to 11 characters. Repeating member label is not permitted.<\/li>\n
          2. \n
            Type<\/u> : <\/b>To assign frame types to the frame : \u201cBeam\u201d, "Primary Composite Beam", "Secondary Composite Beam" , \u201c Vertical Brace\u201d, \u201c Horizontal Brace\u201d, \u201c Purlin\u201d, and \u201c Girt\u201d. <\/div>\n
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            \"Notes\"<\/div>\n
            Bracing type should correctly assigned in order correct connection can be created in ProtaSteel. <\/div>\n

            <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n

          3. Storey (I-J)<\/u> : <\/b>To indicate the location (i.e. storey) of the frame member end (i.e. i & j). The storey level will be determined when creating the frame.<\/li>\n
          4. Section<\/u> : <\/b>To change the steel profile, size and orientation. Section Properties can be assessed here.<\/li>\n
          5. Section Ref. Anchor<\/u> :  <\/b>To Anchor a point on steel section. When the section size changed, the member will be automatically resized with reference to the anchor point.<\/li>\n
          6. Angle<\/u> : <\/b>To input angle of rotation for the steel profile. Alternatively, quick align by picking "Set Section Angle to Selected Member" icon  then click on another member that you wish to align to. 
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          7. Insertion Method<\/u> : <\/b>To create the frame member either straight or curve.<\/li>\n
          8. Plane Normal Angle<\/u> : <\/b>To curve the member vertically (i.e. 90*) or horizontally (i.e. 0* by default) or curve based on the angle input.<\/li>\n
          9. Apex Distance<\/u>  : <\/b>The distance between the curved frame member to the member.
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          10. Frame End Condition<\/u> : <\/b>Check the box to <\/b>release the internal forces of frame members. Alternatively, set the frame ends condition by clicking at the frame icon .
            <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

            Supports
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            If beam members are connected to existing building, a support type can be assigned to beam ends. <\/div>\n
            The support can be visually seen from the 3D view. <\/div>\n
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            \"Warning\"<\/div>\n
            Beam ends that assigned with support type shouldn’t connected to any member. <\/div>\n

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            \"Info\"<\/div>\n
            To define a support type, please refer to Support Type<\/a>.<\/div>\n

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            Analytical Offset
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            Enter value in this field to adjust the analytical frame member end point.  <\/div>\n
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            During modelling, program has automatically connected frame members when you snap the start & end points of the respective supporting members. Hence it is not necessary to adjust the analytical end points of frame unless there is special purpose.  <\/div>\n
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            You are also allowed to set the Analytical Wire-Frame reference point for frame member. As an example, brace member usually will have Analytical Wire-Frame reference point at the center of section.  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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            Physical Offset
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            Enter value in this field will allow you offset section physically out of plane\/in-plane which won\u2019t affect the analytical wireframe. <\/div>\n
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            Frame Member Shortcut Menu
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            You can access the most often used command options for the frame members in the shortcut menu (displayed by right-click the mouse).<\/div>\n
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            Frame Sections Manager <\/span>
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            Beam section properties and materials can be defined in Edit Section\/ Material<\/b>  which is accessible under the Beam Options tab after selecting a beam. Alternatively, you can select a beam and right-click anywhere on the page to prompt out the options dialog.<\/div>\n
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            After selecting the Edit Section\/ Material<\/b>, the  Frame Member Steel<\/b> (when steel beam is chosen) dialog window will be loaded. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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            The dialog window comprised of \u201cGeneral\u201d <\/i><\/b>tab, \u201cProperties\u201d <\/i><\/b>tab and \u201cMaterial\u201d<\/i><\/b> selection. <\/div>\n
            \u2022 <\/span>The section name and display colour of the beam can be changed in \u201cGeneral\u201d<\/i><\/b> tab. <\/div>\n
            \u2022 <\/span>The moment of inertia, section area and shear areas can be reviewed in the \u201cProperties\u201d <\/i><\/b>tab.<\/div>\n
            \u2022 <\/span>The grade of concrete and steel can be evaluated in the \u201cMaterial\u201d<\/i><\/b> tab.<\/div>\n
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            Steel Frames (Beams)<\/span><\/b><\/div>\n
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            In the case of steel, a variety of sections are available in the database of the section manager. The program also enables users to customise their own sections with the Built Up Steel option in the event where desired steel sections are not available in the database.<\/div>\n
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            To customise built-up steel sections, the steps are as follows:<\/div>\n
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             1. Under the Database<\/i><\/b> tab, select the Built Up Steel<\/i><\/b> option.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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                     2. Select the section geometry of your choice and users can input their desired parameters within the table under the General<\/i><\/b> tab.<\/p>\n

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                     3. Once the desired parameters are selected, click OK<\/i><\/b> to close the Section Manager <\/i><\/b>and the click Update<\/i><\/b> in the Steel Beam<\/i><\/b> properties box.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

            Composite Slab
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            Primary Composite Frames<\/b> can be used to define the primary steel girders usually inserted between columns, and usually support secondary composite frames. The profiled metal deck is usually parallel to primary composite frames. <\/div>\n
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            Secondary Composite Frames<\/b> are usually simply supported beams supporting the composite slab. The profiled metal deck is perpendicular to the secondary frames. <\/div>\n
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            \"Notes\"\"Notes\"<\/div>\n
            For detailed information on how to use this feature, please refer to: <\/span>Composite Beam Design General Principles<\/a><\/div>\n

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            Split Frame Member
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            Existing frame member (e.g. beam) can be split by select a point or intersected members. <\/div>\n

            Split from Point
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            Split existing member into two by select a frame member, followed by  right-click, select \u201cSplit From Point<\/i>\u201d then click an intersection point. <\/div>\n
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            Split by Member
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            Split existing member into two by select a frame member, followed by right-click > select "Split From Member<\/i>", then select a member. <\/div>\n
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            Merge Frame Members
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            Merge existing two frame members into one member by select two frame members, followed by right-click, select \u201c Merge Frame Members<\/i>\u201d. <\/div>\n
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            Define Splice
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            You can create Splice for frame members. <\/div>\n
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            1. Select a frame member and right-click select \u201cDefine Splice<\/i>\u201d.<\/li>\n
            2. Click \u201cAdd New Splice<\/i>\u201d  and input the value base on your preference. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
              To edit existing splice on frame member: <\/div>\n
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              1. Select a frame member which already has a splice created and right-click, select \u201cDefine Splice<\/i>\u201d.<\/li>\n
              2. Select the splice you wish to edit and click \u201cEdit Selected Splice<\/i>\u201d.<\/li>\n
              3. Edit the splice and click OK. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
                To delete existing splice on frame member: <\/div>\n
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                1. Select a frame member which already has a splice created and right-click select \u201cDefine Splice<\/i>\u201d.<\/li>\n
                2. Select the splice you wish to delete and click \u201cDelete Selected Splice<\/i>\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

                  Convert Frame Members to Custom Truss<\/h2>\n
                  You can also create truss using frame members. The purpose is for ease of editing as truss members can amended in a group by using the Truss Editor.  <\/div>\n
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                  To convert truss created using frame members, multiple select frame members and right-click > "Convert to Custom Truss<\/i>" to open Truss Editor. In Truss Editor, select\/multiple select members and right-click to assign member type (e.g. Top Chord, Bottom Chord, etc.) <\/span> <\/div>\n
                  <\/span> <\/div>\n
                  <\/div>\n
                  For a related video demonstration on frame click here : Steel Frame Modelling video<\/a><\/div>\n
                  For Castellated Beam, please refer to Working With Castellated Beam
                  <\/a><\/div>\n
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