The stress distributions in the cross-section represent the results at the stress points of the cross-section. To access this display, click the
button. It is available in the result tables of the 'Stress-Strain Analysis' category for member objects, but not for surfaces.
The 'Stress Distribution in Cross-Section' window appears.
The graphic shows the stress condition for the result of the current table row.
You can control the graphic as usual with the mouse, for example, zoom in.
The result display can also be adjusted using the buttons in the toolbar. They are assigned the following functions:
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
|
List button with selection option for result types |
|
Shows or hides the values at the stress points |
|
Displays only the extreme values of positive and negative stresses |
|
Allows scaling the stress distributions by a factor in [%] |
|
Shows or hides the cross-section contour |
|
Shows or hides the dimensioning |
|
Shows or hides the axis system |
|
Shows or hides the shear center |
|
Shows or hides the stress points |
|
Shows or hides the numbering of the stress points |
|
Opens the 'Information About Cross-Section' window |
|
Allows printing the current display |
|
Displays the overall view of the stress distributions |
Result Types
Using the list button
, you can select which results are to be displayed on the cross-section.
The lower options with the colorfully designed buttons allow you to display the result distributions in color on the profile. To do this, adjust the relevant result type in the middle list.
Graphic Printout
With the list button
, you can directly print the current graphic, save it as a PDF, or transfer it to the printout report. The details to be displayed can also be specified in the print preview.
Graphics that you print into the printout report are automatically updated after a recalculation with changed input data.