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57.8 LProfile object

The LProfile object defines the properties of a L profile.

The LProfile object is derived from the Profile object.

Access
sectionApi.profiles()[name]


57.8.1 LProfile(...)

This method creates a LProfile object.

Path
sectionApi.LProfile
Prototype
odb_LProfile&
LProfile(const odb_String& name,
         double a,
         double b,
         double t1,
         double t2);

Required arguments

name

An odb_String specifying the repository key.

a

A positive Double specifying the a dimension (flange length) of the L profile. For more information, see “Beam cross-section library,” Section 29.3.9 of the Abaqus Analysis User's Guide.

b

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

t1

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

t2

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

Optional arguments

None.

Return value

A LProfile object.

Exceptions

RangeError.


57.8.2  Members

The LProfile object has members with the same names and descriptions as the arguments to the LProfile method.


57.8.3  Corresponding analysis keywords

*BEAM SECTION, SECTION=L