MAX_INSCRIBED

REFERENCE Method

For this calculation method, the thickness is the diameter of the maximum inscribed circle. This is the default method.

This method is available for the Maximum Thickness parameter. A typical example of the parameter is shown below:

Example of maximum thickness

Typical example of maximum thickness parameter

For most types of sections, the MAX_INSCRIBED and TWO_POINT methods give identical results. However, some highly-cambered sections give a significant difference.

An example of the MAX_INSCRIBED method is shown below:

Example of MAX_INSCRIBED calculation method

An example of the TWO_POINT method is shown below:

Example of TWO_POINT calculation method