Plate Thickness Temperatures

Enter the temperature differences in the thickness direction of plate elements for thermal stress analysis. The vertical temperature gradient is considered in concrete and steel superstructures with concrete decks, which are subject to temperature difference due to direct sun light and shade.

From the Main Menu select Load >  Temp/Prestress >  Plate Thickness Temp.

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 desired Load Group Name. Click to the right to enter additional load group names and modify or delete existing load group names.

Options

Add: To enter new or additional partial temperature loads to plate elements

Replace: To replace previously entered temperature loads

Delete: To delete previously entered temperature loads

Reference Position

+z (Top): The top side of plate elements.  It is based on the local axis.

-z (Bot.): The bottom side of plate elements.  It is based on the local axis.

Plate Thickness Temperatures

Initial Temperature
Specify the initial temperature in Structure Type.

H: Distance from the Ref. Position to the locations where the temperatures are defined

T: Temperatures at H

Click  button to apply temperatures added on the list to the selected element.