Stress Diagrams in Cross-Section

The stress diagrams in the cross-section represent the results on the stress points of the cross-section. To access this graphical representation, click the button . It is available in the result tables of the 'Stress-Strain Analysis' category for member objects, but not for surfaces.

Button "Stress Diagram in Section" in Table Toolbar

The window 'Stress Diagram in Cross-Section' appears.

Stress Diagram in Section

The graphic shows the stress state, which is available for the result of the current table row.

You can control the graphic as usual with the ; for example, you can zoom. It is also possible to adjust the result display by using the buttons in the toolbar. The buttons have the following functions:

Button	Function
	List button with selection option for result types
	Shows or hides the values in the stress points
	Displays only the extreme values of positive and negative stresses
	Allows for scaling of stress diagrams with factor in [%]
	Displays or hides the section outline
	Displays or hides the dimensions
	Displays or hides the axis system
	Displays and hides the shear center
	Shows or hides the stress points
	Displays or hides the numbering of stress points
	Opens 'Information About Cross-Section' window
	Allows you to print the current display
	Shows the stress diagram as a whole

Types of results

The list button you can select which results should be displayed in the cross-section.

Selecting Result Type

The options below with the colored buttons allow you to display the result diagrams in color on the cross-section. To do this, set the relevant result type in the middle list.

Selecting Results for Strains of Cross-Section

Graphic printout

With the list button you can print the current graphic directly, save it as PDF, or transfer it to the printout report. You can also specify the details to be displayed in the print preview.

Printing Stress Diagrams into Printout Report