Constant Thickness Wall (CTWALL)

The Constant Thickness Wall element defines the path along which the wall runs and which a constant thickness rectangular cross-section can be extruded. The CTWALL element also owns the wall features, such as doors, window, along with the detail that makes a composite wall using wall panels and structural elements.

The wall definition can be broken down in to several main parts: the path of the wall; the features of the wall; door, windows, etc; and where applicable the component elements that make up a composite wall, (see the hierarchy tree below).

The path of the wall defines the route along which a constant thickness rectangular cross-section is extruded, and this can contain straight and curve segments. The path is similar in concept to the general section (GENSEC) available within the system; however, the extruded cross-section for the wall is not catalogued.

Constant Thickness Cross-Section

The cross-section of the wall is a constant thickness that is extruded along the path of the wall, between the upper and lower trim lines. The Wall’s cross-section can be offset about the centre or either of the outer surfaces of the cross section.

The height of the wall is measured in the vertical; however, it is possible to define an offset angle from the vertical for the wall and the wall thickness is always the distance between the two outer surfaces of the wall, regardless of the angle of the wall.