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Now, a cross section will be given to the line body; First go to Concept then click on Cross Section then finally click on Rectangular, as shown below.


Now, the width and height of the cross section need to be defined; Under "Details View" set B to 0.346 meters and set H to 0.346 meters, as can be seen below;


Then click on the Generate button, .

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Assign the Cross Section with the Line Body

Now the defined cross section will be "merged" with the line body; First, expand "1 Part, 1 Body" which is located in the Tree Outline. Next, click on Line Body, and there should be a yellow box to the right of Cross Section under the Details of Line Body. Click on the yellow box and select rect1 as seen below. ANSYS will calculate the moment of inertia along the line body rather than the rectangular model.

Verify Geometry

At this point the specified geometry can be checked in order to make sure all has gone well; Click on View > Cross Section Solids, as shown below;


If you click on the 1 Cross Section, , in the Tree Outline and then click on the light blue dot, , you should now see a three dimensionally rendered beam in an isometric view;


At this point, the Design Modeler window can be closed. Don't worry - your work will be saved.

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