13. OPTIMIZATION

CHAPTER 13 'OPTIMISATION' 15 By selecting one or more plates, they are inserted into the group box. The selection of the plate or plates can also be done with the "Pick-Select" button. For selection you need to rotate the vector in 2D. Then, by selecting from the "Groups" field the plate you wish to edit, in the "Dimensions" section the initial thickness, the minimum and maximum thickness as well as the option to lock the thickness of the specific plate are displayed. Metallic cross sections For metallic sections, the same applies as for reinforced concrete sections, as far as the definition of groups is concerned. EXAMPLE For example, for metal poles the corresponding list that appears using the "List" command is as follows and includes all types of cross-sections included in the carrier. The differentiation is also made here on the basis of the following criteria: • Type of cross-section • Layer owned by