User Guide for xsec
This user guide applies to:
- xsec for Apple OS-X referred to as “Mac”.
- xsec for Microsoft Windows referred to as “PC”
- xsec for Apple iPhone referred to as “iPhone”
- xsec for Apple iPad referred to as “iPad”;
- xsec for Android phone referred to as “Android phone”
There are three volumes:
- General volume applies to all versions and gives the meaning of words, descriptions of processes and the definition of some terms.
- Mac & PC volume sets out “how to” suggestions and instructions specific to the use on an Apple OS-X computer or a Microsoft Windows computer.
- Android phone iPhone & iPad volume sets out “how to” suggestions and instructions specific to the use on an Android phone or an Apple iPhone or iPad.
This volume is:
User guide for xsec – General
At a glance: Here are the parts of the User Guide that apply to the application on all the devices. There are separate volumes that apply specifically to the Mac & PC and to the Android phone, iPhone & iPad.
Introduction: explains some concepts and the meaning of some words.
Loading and distortion: sets out a meaning for “loading” and “distortion”. Basically a loading on a cross-section causes a distortion.
There are pages for the various kinds of entity the application works with:
Chronological sequences: explains composite construction, staged construction and prestressing.
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