General guide

Cross-section analysis general guide for xsec

This volume of the User Guide has been superseded an new General Guide.

At a glance:

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 all implementations of xsec. That is on the Mac, the PC and the iPhone The various sections here are:

Introduction explains some conventions and the meaning of some words.

Loading and Distortion explained. Basically a loading causes a distortion.

Explanations of various items on the main menu or on the tabs of the main display:

Chronological sequences describes composite and staged construction and prestressing.

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