How to Model RC Columns and Manage Their Member Properties in ProtaStructure 2024

The modeling features of ProtaStructure enables you to easily model and manage members! By utilizing the Modeling menu, you can easily insert RC and steel columns to your model. Plus, by adjusting the "Properties" window, you can manage all the properties of the columns including the section profile, material properties, support types, insertion type, etc.

In this video, you will explore various ways to insert RC columns and all the fields available in the "Properties" window of the columns.

You can find all the further details in the Working with Columns article.

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