The assemblies dialogue allows you to choose Portal frame, Column & plate, Column & foundation plate, and Rafter assemblies. Having selected the assembly you require the individual sizes can be set giving you complete control.
LT Structural includes standard sizes for a comprehensive range of columns, including : Universal Beams, Universal Columns, Joists, Equal and Unequal Angles, Channels, Rectangular and Circular sections, and Tees. You can simply select the required section and
LT Structural will offer the range of available sizes and weights for you to choose from. In addition to the columns, you can easily insert cut elevations, girders and purlins by selecting the size from the dialogue box.
Gusset plates can vary widely in design but using parametric symbols for right angle, angled, apex, 'T', spider and rectangular lug gusset plates, you have complete control over the individual dimensions of each plate.
When you need to add pads, base plates, or assembled pad and base plates,
LT Structural offers a simple dialogue interface to allow you to define the size you require. From this dialogue you can insert both plan and elevation drawings of the component, which will be attached to your cursor in AutoCAD when you select OK.
Hole patterns are another area where parametric symbols offer significant productivity gains. When ever you require plain or counterbored holes in linear and rectangular array patterns, simply select the holes command and choose the holes layout required and enter the values.
As you would expect,
LT Structural includes many standard designs of bolts. These bolts have been created as parametric symbols to again give the user control and flexibility when selecting sizes. Both 'U' bolts and 'J' bolts are included amongst the standard bolt types and sizes in
LT Structural.
Even the weld symbols in
LT Structural allow you the control over their individual dimensions of the various types of weld you may require. These include angle, fillet, double side, circular, straight weld runs, corner fillets, and single/double side butt.
LT Structural offers a quick and efficient method of undertaking many of the drawing tasks associated with structural design. The parametric symbols in
LT Structural provide AutoCAD LT with productivity gains never before available within this software, and therefore represents a very cost effective structural design solution.