3.2.4. Rectangular Section

class SectionRectangle(mat: MaterialElastic, b: float, d: float, lUnit: str = 'mm')[source]

Bases: SectionMonolithic

A defines a rectangular monolitihic section. Section propreties are defined using geometry and mechanics of materials.

Parameters

  • mat (MaterialElastic) – The material to use for the section.

  • b (float) – The section width.

  • d (float) – The section depth.

  • lUnit (str, optional) – The length units. The default is ‘mm’.

convertUnits(lUnit: str)[source]

Converts the section from one set of units to another.

Parameters

lUnit (string) – Converts the section units.

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