| sparCrossSectionType Complex Type |
Definition of the spar cross section.
Namespace: Empty
Schema: Empty
Base Type
UsagesChildren| Name | Occurrences | Description |
|---|---|---|
 All | ||
 lowerCap | [0, 1] | Lower cap |
| rotation | The angle between the wing middle plane and web1. Default is 90 degrees. Positive rotation is around the intersection axis of the spar and the wing middle plane. The positive heading of this axis is inline with the positive heading of the componentSegment eta-axis. | |
| sparCells | [0, 1] | Cells |
| upperCap | [0, 1] | Upper cap |
| web1 | First web | |
| web2 | [0, 1] | Second web |
Attributes| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 externalDataDirectory |  string | Directory of the external data file | |
| externalDataNodePath | string | Path of the node inside the external data file | |
| externalFileName | string | Name of the external data file |
RemarksCross section definition of a spar. The spar middle point is defined by the intersection of the wing middle plane and web1. This equals the coordinate defined within the sparPosition.
Please find below a picture where all spar cross section parameters as well as the orientation references for the material definition can be found:
