Question:
What is the function of Chained Analysis Diagram?
Answer:
A new calculation diagram type called Chained Analysis Diagram can be used to connect multiple result diagrams from different load combinations. The chained analysis diagram is useful in displaying the complete result of construction stages, or to describe the hysteresis behavior of a plastic material model and its inelastic deformations.
As an example (Image 01), a steel member with plastic material model is initially loaded (LC1) to reach the first yield point (when the material initially transitions from elastic to plastic behavior). In LC2, the load is removed but permanent deformation has occurred since the material has entered the plastic region. LC3, LC4, and LC5 are created to describe the cyclic loading (hysteresis loop).
Multiple result types are available to define the horizontal and vertical axes of the diagram.
► Image | Chained Analysis Diagram https://www.dlubal.com/en/img/053960
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