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How to model double cold formed sections

How to model double cold formed sections

How to model double cold formed sections

(OP)
Please suggest ways to model double cold formed sections. Section Designer would not much help, as the sections are then designed elastically, without considering the appropriate effective areas. Alternatively, I could model both elements independently, too close together. Any suggestions?
Thanks.

Jason McKee
proud R&D Manager of
Cross Section Analysis & Design
Software for the structural design of cross sections
Moment Curvature Analysis
Interaction Diagrams
Reifnorcement Design etc.

RE: How to model double cold formed sections

(OP)
Anyone please?

Jason McKee
proud R&D Manager of
Cross Section Analysis & Design
Software for the structural design of cross sections
Moment Curvature Analysis
Interaction Diagrams
Reinforcement Design etc.

RE: How to model double cold formed sections

I think you are out of luck Jason...
I explored SAP's cold form design capacities as well and it left a lot to be desired...
box headers and columns are one that I wish were easy as, well but does not seem to be

RE: How to model double cold formed sections

(OP)
you arw right, thanks anyway!

Jason McKee
proud R&D Manager of
Cross Section Analysis & Design
Software for the structural design of cross sections
Moment Curvature Analysis
Interaction Diagrams
Reinforcement Design etc.

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