Pretension Loads

 

 

 

Specify pretension loads for Truss elements or tension-only elements (hook & cable).  Or, modify or delete previously specified loads.

 

This load cannot be used for performing analysis with materials having nonlinear properties.

 

 

 

From the Main Menu select Load > Temp./Prestress > Prestress Loads > Pretension Loads.

 

 

 

 

Load Case Name

 

Assign the load case name. Click to the right to enter, additional load cases and modify or delete existing load cases.

 

 

Load Group Name

 

Select the desire Load Group that will include the entered Pretension Loads data. Select "Default", if a Group assignment is unnecessary. Click to the right to add, modify or delete Load Groups.

 

 

Options

 

Add: To enter new or additional pretension loads

 

Replace: To replace previously entered pretension loads

 

Delete: To delete previously entered pretension loads

 

 

Pretension Load

 

Enter positive (tension) or negative (compression) pretension load.

 

Note
If Pretension Loads are unspecified in Cable Elements, midas Gen calculates the initial stresses using the weight density and the cable geometry.