Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

The coefficient of thermal expansion option is selected from the Properties menu. Again, this takes you into the Global Data side panel where you can input your own coefficient value or apply the steel/concrete default value.

This value is used in conjunction with the load ‘Temperature Change’ found in the Loads > Member Loading menu. See section on applying member loads.

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Any values input under the Co-efficient values in the Loads Menu will override the Global Coefficient of Thermal Expansion defined above.