TimberElement.get_dimensions_relative_to_side

TimberElement.get_dimensions_relative_to_side(ref_side_index)

Returns the perpendicular and parallel dimensions of the beam to the given reference side.

Parameters:

ref_side_indexint

The index of the reference side to which the dimensions should be calculated.

Returns:

tuple(float, float)

The perpendicular and parallel dimensions of the beam to the reference side.

• Perpendicular dimension: The measurement normal to the reference side.

• Parallel dimension: The measurement along y-axis of reference side.