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2019-06-17

Varying Moment Distribution in Columns

On closer inspection of the results, I noticed that the moment distributions in columns point in different directions or change signs.


Answer:

It is always necessary to pay attention to the member orientation and member rotation when defining the columns consisting of several single members. Some members have the x-axis directed upwards or rotated (see Image 01). Due to different orientations, the sign changes for My or Mz.

You can check these settings easily by activating the display of member axis systems (see the image).


Author

Mr. Baumgärtel provides technical support for Dlubal Software customers.

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