Unit of specific weight for steel models
Unit of specific weight for steel models
In material properties part, unit of specific weight is stated as kN/m3 for stl_bl and stl_mp. However that unit is N/mm3 for stl_mn. I am not sure but I think the algorithm is organised for N/mm3 and the N/mm3 should be used for stl_bl and stl_mp as well. Any idea?
Re: Unit of specific weight for steel models
Dear Pez,
The units of the assigned values in the material properties module are the ones selected in the "Units Selector" window. From your description, I understand that you have selected SI units, m for length and kN for force, hence the specific weight of the materials is in kN/m3. You are right about the specific weight of stl_mn, the value is in the correct units(kN/m3) but the label describes wrong units (N/mm3). Thank you for this comment, the label will be corrected in future release of SeismoStruct.
The units of the assigned values in the material properties module are the ones selected in the "Units Selector" window. From your description, I understand that you have selected SI units, m for length and kN for force, hence the specific weight of the materials is in kN/m3. You are right about the specific weight of stl_mn, the value is in the correct units(kN/m3) but the label describes wrong units (N/mm3). Thank you for this comment, the label will be corrected in future release of SeismoStruct.
Zoi Gronti
Seismosoft Srl.
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