Load Cases/Combinations
Select
a desired load case, load combination or envelope case.
The
Construction Stage applicable for the output of the construction
stage analysis is defined in Select Construction Stage for Display
or Stage Toolbar. Click to the
right to enter new or modify existing load combinations. (Refer
to "Load
Cases / Combinations")
Note
When results are produced in max, min and all in such cases as
moving loads, support settlements, time history analysis and Envelope
load combinations, selecting "all" produces beam diagrams
displayed in absolute values of member forces irrespective of
the signs of member forces. In order to produce beam diagrams
reflecting the signs, check on "Consider Signs in Load Combination
Type of Envelop "all" of Tools>Preference>Environment>Results.
Step
Specify the step for which the analysis results are to be produced.
The Step is defined in geometric nonlinear analysis as Load Step,
and additional steps are defined in the construction stages of
bridges or heat of hydration analyses.
Note
The Construction Stage applicable for the output of the construction
stage analysis is defined in Select
Construction Stage for Display or Stage Toolbar.
Max/Min
Diagram
Absolute maximum values of Envelope can be checked in Beam Diagram.
Note
1. If Envelope/all is selected, 'Max/Min Diagram' becomes activated.
If the option is unchecked, a Diagram with absolute maximum
values of Envelope is generated.
2. [Moving load analysis
to AASHTO LRFD] When midas Civil envelops maximum and minimum
results, two design truck scenario is considered for the negative
moment and reaction only. In other words, although the maximum
shear or axial force effects are found under two truck loading,
midas Civil will disregard them and present the force effects
from a single truck scenario. For example, if a single truck results
in the maximum axial force -240 kips and double trucks result
in the maximum axial force of -450 kips, midas Civil will report
-240 kips in the min/max envelope results.
Components
Select
the desired member force component among the following:
Part: Select a specific
part for which member forces will be produced. This function
is activated when parts are defined in the Composite
Section for Construction Stage.
Fx: Axial force in the
element's local x-direction
Note
When axial force (Fx) is selected, and "Show Truss
Force" is checked, truss member forces are simultaneously
produced. When axial force (Fx) is selected and "Only
Truss Force" is checked, only the truss member forces
are generated.
Mx: Torsional moment
about the element's local x-axis
Fy: Shear force in the
element's local y-direction
Fz: Shear force in the
element's local z-direction
Fyz: Shear forces, Fy
& Fz displayed simultaneously
My: Bending moment about
the element's local y-axis
Mz: Bending moment about
the element's local z-axis
Myz: Bending moment,
My & Mz displayed simultaneously
Mb: Bi-moment
Mt: Twisting moment
Mw: Warping Moment
Show Truss Force: Output
option to produce truss member forces simultaneously
Only
Truss Force: Output option to produce truss
member forces only
Display Options
Exact: Display the member
forces calculated by the Detail
Analysis process all along the length of each beam
element including both end nodes.
Note
Exact option is applicable to linear static analysis only.
Thus, the option is inactivated when moving load cases,
nonlinear analysis load cases or Envelope load combinations
are selected.
5 Points: Display the
member forces calculated at both end nodes and the quarter
points of each beam element. The diagram is presented
by connecting the 5 points.
No Fill: Display only
the outline representing the magnitudes of the member
forces.
Line Fill: Display the
diagram filled in with color lines.
Solid Fill: Display
the diagram filled in with color surfaces.
Scale:
Drawing scale for member forces. |
Type of Display
Define
the type of display as follows:
Contour |
Display the
member forces of beam elements in contour. |
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Ranges: Define the contour
ranges.
: Assign the color distribution
range of contour. Using the function, specific colors
for specific ranges can be assigned.
Note
Contour Range Max/Min values can be larger than the max/min
output values. If the Contour Range values exceed
the output values, they are entered at Rank 0 and Rank
11.
Number of Colors: Assign
the number of colors to be included in the contour (select
among 6, 12, 18, 24 colors)
Colors: Assign or control
the colors of the contour.
Color Table: Assign
the type of Colors.
: Control the colors by zones
in the contour.
Reverse Contour: Check
on to reverse the sequence of color variation in the contour.
Contour Line: Assign
the boundary line color of the contour
Element Edge: Assign
the color of element edges while displaying the contour
Contour Options: Specify
options for contour representation
Contour Fill
Gradient Fill : Display
color gradient (shading) in the contour.
Draw Contour Lines : Display color boundaries in
the contour.
Draw Contour Line Only
Display only the colored boundaries of the contour.
Mono line: Display the
boundaries of the contour in a mono color.
Contour Annotation
Legend or annotation signifying the ranges of the contour
is displayed.
Spacing: Specify the
spacing of the legend or annotation.
Coarse Contour (faster)
(for large plate or solid model)
Represent a simplified contour for a large model using
plate or solid elements in order to reduce the time required
to represent a complete contour.
Extrude
Where plate elements or solid elements along a cutting
plane are represented in contour, a three dimensional
contour is created. The positive direction of the analysis
results is oriented in the z-axis direction of the local
element coordinate system.
The option is not concurrently applicable with the Deformed
Shape option. Similarly, the option cannot be concurrently
applied to the cases where the Hidden option is used to
display plate element thicknesses or the Both option is
used to represent Top & Bottom member forces (stresses). |
Deform |
Display the
deformed shape of the model. |
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Deformation
Scale Factor
Magnify or reduce the size of the displacement graphically
displayed in the model window.
Deformation
Type
Select the type of display for displacement
Nodal Deform : Display
the deformed shape reflecting only the nodal displacements.
Real Deform : Display the detail deformed shape
calculated along the sections between both ends of beam
elements together with the nodal displacements.
Real Displacement (Auto-Scale
off): The true deformation of the structure is
graphically represented without magnifying or reducing
it. This option is typically used for geometric nonlinear
analysis reflecting large displacement.
Relative Displacement:
The deformation of the structure is graphically represented
relative to the minimum nodal displacement, which is set
to "0" |
Values |
Display the
member forces of beam elements in numerical values.
The font type and color of the numbers can be controlled
in Display
Option. |
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Decimal
Points : Assign decimal points for the displayed
numbers
Exp.: Express as exponentials
Min & Max: Display
the maximum and minimum values
Abs Max: Display the absolute maximum value
Max: Display only the maximum value
Min: Display only the minimum value
Limit Scale(%): Set the screen display limit for
member forces relative to the selected maximum or minimum
value
Set Orientation: Display
orientation of numerical values
Note
The default Decimal Points can be controlled in "Preferences".
Set Orientation = 0 horizontally displays the numerical
values to the right of nodes or elements.
The orientation angle represents the counter-clockwise
direction, which may be used to enhance the readability
of the numbers. |
Legend |
Display various
references related to analysis results to the right or
left of the working window. |
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Legend
Position: Position of the legend in the display
window
Rank Value Type: Specify
a type of values in the Legend and the number of decimal
points. |
Animate |
Dynamically
simulate the member forces of beam elements.
Click then
click Record to the right
of the Animation control board at the bottom of the working
window. |
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Animation
Mode: Determine the type of animation for analysis
results.
Animate Contour: Option
to change the color of the contour representing the transition
according to the magnitudes of variation
Repeat Half/Full Cycle: Select the repetition cycle
for the dynamic representation of the transition
Note
Select 'Half Cycle' for the transient shapes of a structure
and 'Full Cycle' for dynamically simulating vibration
modes or buckling modes.
AVI
Options: Enter the options required to produce
animation window.
Bits per Pixel: Number
of bits per pixel to create the default window for animation
: Assign the
method of compressing image data
Frames per Half Cycle (3~300): Number of frames
to simulate a 'Half Cycle'
Frames per Second (5~60): Number of frames per second
to present dynamic simulation
Construction Stage Option:
Select the animation options when the construction stage
analysis is performed.
Stage Animation: Animations
by construction stages
Current Stage-Step: Animations by Steps in the current
construction stage
From ~ To: Starting and ending construction stages
or steps for animations
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Undeformed |
Overlap the
undeformed and deformed shapes of the model. |
Mirrored |
"Mirrored"
allows the user to expand the analysis results obtained
from a half or quarter model into the results for the
full model by reflecting planes. |
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Half Model Mirroring
Quarter Model Mirroring
Mirror by : Specify the mirror plane (s) by designating
a plane and a coordinate in the direction perpendicular
to the plane in GCS. |
Quick
View |
Display the
Beam Force Detail Diagram for an element in a separate
window.
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Element: Enter an element
number for which the member forces are generated. Or click
the entry field and the relevant element in the Model
View.
Load
Case: Select a desired load case or load combination.
Select
Load/Step/Comp.
Step: Specify the step
for which the analysis results are to be generated.
Component: Select a
desired member force component.
Result
Value
Display
the member forces at I-End & J-End, and maximum &
minimum values of the selected element.
Value: Move the mouse
cursor in the diagram to display member forces at the
corresponding position.
Total Length: Display
the length of the element. |
Output Section Location
Assign
the section locations at which member forces of the beam elements
are produced in numerical values.
I: Display the member force
at the start node (N1) of a beam element.
Center: Display the member force
at the center of a beam element.
J: Display the member force
at the end node (N2) of a beam element.
Abs Max: Maximum absolute values
of member forces among the 5 points of (4-sectioned) beam elements
are displayed at the centers of the beam elements.
Min/Max: Minimum and maximum
member forces are numerically displayed at the corresponding locations
among the 5 points of (4-sectioned) beam elements.
All: The member forces at the
i-end, center and j-end are numerically displayed.
Batch Output Generation ( ,
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Given the
types of analysis results for Graphic outputs, generate consecutively
graphic outputs for selected load cases and combinations. A total
number of files equal to the products of the numbers of checked
items in the three columns of the dialog box below are created.
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Assign
a Base File Name under which the types of results (selection
data in the Batch Output Generation dialog box for graphic
outputs) are stored. |
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Specify the
Base Files to perform Batch Output Generation, construction
stages, load cases (combinations), steps, etc. in the
following dialog box. |
Saved
Menu-Bar Info's: Listed here are the Base Files. Select
the Base File Names for Batch Output.
: Delete all the
Base Files selected with the mouse.
When the construction stage
analysis is carried out, all the construction stages are listed.
We simply select the stages of interests to be included in the
batch output. If no construction stage analysis is performed,
the column in the dialog box becomes inactive and lists load (combination)
conditions.
Stages
The results output of all the construction stages are produced.
The construction stages are listed below.
Final Stage Loads
The results output for only the Final Stage are produced. The construction
stages are listed below. If no construction stage analysis is
performed, the load (combination) conditions are listed.
Use Saved
Apply only the (saved) step or load (combination) condition selected
at the time of creating each Base File.
Stage LCase/LComb
When the construction stage analysis is carried out, the auto-generated
construction stage load conditions and the additionally entered
construction stage load combinations are listed. Check on only
the load (combination) conditions that will be used to produce
batch outputs. This column becomes inactive if "Final Stage
Loads" is selected or no construction stage analysis is carried
out.
Step Option
Specify the steps for which the outputs will be produced when the
construction stage analysis or large displacement geometric nonlinear
analysis is performed.
Saved Step: Use only the steps
used for creating the Base Files
All Steps: Use all the steps
Output Options
Output File Type
Select a Graphic File type, either BMP or EMF.
Auto Description:
At the top left of the Graphic Outputs produced in batch, auto-generate
and include the notes such as the types and components of the
analysis results, construction stages and steps, load (combination)
conditions, etc. The font size, color, type, etc. can be changed
upon clicking the button .
Output Path
Specify the path for saving the graphic files to be produced in
batch.
File Prefix:
Specify the prefix of the Graphic Files to be created. The filenames
will be consisted of "Prefix"_"Base File Name"_"Load
Comb.".bmp(emf) or "Prefix"_"Base File Name"_"Stage"_"Stage
LCase"_"Step".bmp(emf).
: Produce the specified
batch Graphic Files reflecting the contents of the dialog box.
/
Produce
the contents of data input in the Base Files and Batch Output
Generation dialog box in a binary type file (fn.bog). Click the
button and select
a fn.bog to use the same output format.
Note
Import /Export is only meaningful for different projects. In a
given structural model, the Base Files are automatically stored
and listed. |