Place columns

Now that there is a foundation supporting the building, it is time to start adding structural columns to the model. From the columns you can then start adding an actual structural frame.

After completing this video, you’ll be able to:

  • Place steel wide flange columns by grid intersection.
  • Set the top and bottom constraints.
  • Load columns and change the shape.

Any referenced datasets can be downloaded from "Module downloads" in the module overview.

Video quiz

When adding a column, it is important to place the column exactly at a grid intersection. When this happens which parameter within the column is automatically reported?

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