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.
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 |
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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.
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 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.