Azimuth-Elevation interpretation

Azimuth-Elevation spatial (3D) positioning of the members:

1. Describing its positioning during the joint connectivity design and has direct relation with the default applied load directions:

Azimuth-Elevation spatial (3D) positioning of the members

 

2. Is validated against invalid structural design:

2.1. Validation on beam continuity:

Validation on beam continuity

 

In case of azimuth of beams by angle (120 deg-M2 and 300 deg-M1) will not satisfy the "continuous beam (straight line)" condition, design will be marked as invalid

 

2.2. Validation against not supported structural design:

Valid situation. Beam to Column connectivity Azimuth = Elevation = 0 deg Valid situation. Beam to Column connectivity Azimuth = 90 deg, Elevation = 0 deg Invalid, by design not supported situation. Beam to Column connectivity Azimuth = 45 deg, Elevation = 0 deg

a) Valid situation.

Beam to Column connectivity

Azimuth = Elevation = 0 deg

b) Valid situation.

Beam to Column connectivity

Azimuth = 90 deg, Elevation = 0 deg

c) Invalid, by design not supported situation.

Beam to Column connectivity

Azimuth = 45 deg, Elevation = 0 deg