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2019-05-14

Question

What does the option Alignment of new elements in "Initial position" and "Tangential" in RF‑STAGES mean?


Answer:
The option controls how new structural elements in the construction stages are applied to the already existing deformed structure.

Initial position:
The new elements are applied with the orientation to the initial position; that is, to the provided geometry. The deformations are compensated throughout the construction process. In theory, there is buckling in the geometry (Image 02 1.)

Tangential:
The new elements are applied with the orientation of the already existing deformed elements; that is, tangential to them. The deformations are not compensated throughout the construction process. In theory, there is no buckling in the geometry (Image 02 2.)