The results can be displayed as a function over time using the calculation diagrams. The 'Calculation Diagrams' tab of the 'Overview' table category lists all calculation diagrams that you have defined for the current load case or load combination.
Use the
button available in the 'Options' table to check the parameters of any calculation diagram. The dialog box 'Edit Calculation Diagram' appears. Alternatively, use the 'Calculation Diagrams' category in the Navigator - Data to open this dialog box.
In addition to the result types of the static analysis, the list provides specific options for the time history analysis:
- Nodes - Accelerations
- Nodes - Velocities
- Time Step
- Time
The root mean square (RMS) can optionally be displayed when the check box is selected and a start time and end time are specified. The RMS is calculated as follows:
The data points between the specified times are used for the calculation. The RMS is displayed as a line in the calculation diagram, while the calculated value is displayed next to the input data.
The 'Table' tab lists the values that were calculated in the individual time steps and iterations.
The calculation diagram is shown enlarged in the 'Diagram' tab.
