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CrossSectionOptimizer
This component will get a TimberFramePoint and optimize its CrossSection to meet a target utilization factor using ULS verifications.
If LC is plugged in, the CrossSection will be optimized for that specific loadcase.
Inputs
| Name | ID | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TimberFramePoint | TFPoint | Timber Frame Point | TimberFramePoint |
| Load Case Index | LC | Reference Load Case Index to optimize Plug in a ValueList component to get the right options. NOTE: Load Cases will not be updated if you make changes in your model in your model - such as changing load types. Disconnect and connect it again for updating it. | Integer |
| Options | opt | Connect a ValueList component here to see the optimization options. -Height -Width -Square Column | Text |
| Targer UF | UF | The target utilization factor for optimization. Default is set to 0.75. | Number |
| Run | Run | set to True to run the optimization | Boolean |
Outputs
| Name | ID | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Utilizations | MaxUF | Maximum UF of the optimized cross-section | Number |
| Optimized Cross-Section dimension | x | Chosen dimension on the optimized cross-section | Number |
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