If the 'Time-Dependent Analysis (TDA)' add-on is activated in the Model's Base Data, a new 'Time-Dependent Analysis' tab is available in the Static Analysis Settings. This allows you to adjust the analysis settings of the analysis type Time-Dependent Analysis (TDA). Furthermore, the option Save results of all load increments also leads to the saving of all calculated load increments.
Number of Time Increments
Here, you can specify the number of time increments. This setting controls how many times the time range selected for the analysis should be divided for the calculation. A larger number leads to a finer subdivision and generally increases both accuracy and computational effort.
Time Distribution
In this field, you can define the type of distribution for the previously specified number of time increments over the defined Analysis time. Available options are:
- Linear
- Logarithmic
- Logarithmic with first time step
First Time Step
When selecting the time distribution type 'Logarithmic with first time step', the first time step can be specified here in days.