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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 Diagram in Section . It is available in the result tables of the 'Stress-Strain Analysis' category for member objects, but not for surfaces.

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

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 for Selecting Stresses and Strains List button with selection option for result types
Show Values at All Stress Points Shows or hides the values in the stress points
Show Max/Min Values Only Displays only the extreme values of positive and negative stresses
Factor in Percent Allows for scaling of stress diagrams with factor in [%]
Show Section Outlines Displays or hides the section outline
Show Dimensioning Displays or hides the dimensions
Show Axis System Displays or hides the axis system
Show Shear Center Displays and hides the shear center
Show Section Stress Points Shows or hides the stress points
Show Numbering of Stress Points Displays or hides the numbering of stress points
Section Information Opens 'Information About Cross-Section' window
Direct Print Allows you to print the current display
Show Whole Model Shows the stress diagram as a whole

Types of results

The list button List Button for Selecting Stresses and Strains you can select which results should be displayed in the cross-section.

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.

Graphic printout

With the list button Direct Print 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.

Info

If you print the graphic to the printout report, it is not updated in case the input data are modified.

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