Calculation and analysis utilities
Obtaining engineering properties
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Command |
Path |
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Engineering Properties |
Model |
The Engineering Properties command automatically calculates the engineering properties of a 2D object.
To determine the engineering properties of an object:
Select a single object, or select a single object and a locus point.
Select the command.
The Engineering Properties dialog box opens. The data that displays is selection-dependent.
For a single closed surface, the following displays:
Plane properties (area, perimeter, and absolute coordinates of the centroid of the object)
Moments of inertia, section moduli, and radii of gyration about the object’s centroidal axes
For a single closed surface and a locus point, the moments of inertia and radii of gyration about the axes that pass through the locus are also displayed, as well as the horizontal and vertical distances from the locus to the centroid of the object.
Select the desired options and units.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Units |
Select a unit of measurement for the calculated values |
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Place locus at centroid |
Adds a locus at the centroid of the selected object after closing the Engineering Properties dialog box |
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Place properties on drawing |
Places a list of the properties at the next mouse click after closing the Engineering Properties dialog box |
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Write properties to a file |
Sends the properties to a text file; specify the file name and location after closing the Engineering Properties dialog box |