Crossarm parameter: Mass
Written by Cody Yakimoff
Updated at January 23rd, 2023
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- Crossarm parameter: Mass
- Crossarm parameter: Maximum Bending Moment
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- Crossarm parameter: Material Strength
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The mass of the crossarm is used in loading calculations, depending on the options set in your Environments.
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