Stage/Step History Graph

 

 

 

Plot history graphs by steps and stages or load cases/combinations using the analysis results of a structural model, which is analyzed for construction stages and steps that typically form the basis for a geometric nonlinear analysis or construction stage analysis.

 

 

 

From the Main Menu select Results > Time History > Stage/Step History Graph.

 

 

 Define Function

Member forces and stresses for truss and beam elements and displacement can be produced. Select the type of stage/step analysis results to be plotted in graphs and click to define graphic output functions.

Mode

Multi Func: Plot the stage/step history for a number of output functions in a single graph.

Multi LCase: Plot the stage/step history for a number of load cases/combinations for output functions in a single graph.

Step Option

All Steps: Plot the graphs for the analysis results of all the steps.

Last Step: Plot the graphs for the analysis results of the last steps of each construction stage.

  X-Axis

Stage/Step: Plot the graphs relative to construction stage to step.

Time (day): Plot the graphs relative to time.

When Multi Func. Mode is selected

Check Functions To Plot

Output functions are listed for producing stage/step history graphs. Select the desired functions for output, or they can be modified or deleted.

Select the functions to be plotted in a graph from the list of the defined functions.

Select a desired function and click to change the data. Select and click to delete previously defined functions.

Load Cases/Combinations

Select a load case/combination or construction stage load case for which the history graph is to be plotted.

Note
Refer to Combinations for construction stage load cases provided in the post-processing mode of a construction stage analysis.

When Multi LCase Mode is selected

Check Load Cases to Plot

Check on the load cases/combinations or construction stage load cases for which history graphs are plotted.

Note
Refer to Combinations for construction stage load cases provided in the post-processing mode of a construction stage analysis.

Define function

From the list of the defined output functions, select an output function.

Graph Title

Enter the title for the graph.

: Generate the graph corresponding to the defined output functions and loading conditions.

: Close the dialog box.

Note Method of defining graphic output functions

When Displacement is selected in Define Function

When Truss Force/Stress is selected in Define Function

When Beam Force/Stress is selected in Define Function