Analysis Points
The analysis points interface gives the user control over what locations are checked within the member. At each analysis points demands and all applicable service and strength checks will be performed. Only user defined points can be edited within this window, the base points will always be present.
Inputs
The inputs for analysis points can be found at File Menu → Analysis Points.
Input Name | Description |
|---|---|
Base Points | The minimum number of segments the member will be broken up into. More points will be added at points of interest. |
Piece Length | The length of the piece currently being designed. This property is read only. |
Relative Location | The location of the analysis point measured as a percentage down the member length. |
Absolute Location | The location of the analysis point measured from the start of the member. |
Initial Stages | Tells the program to use this analysis point for stripping, handling, and erection stages. |
Final Stages | Tells the program to use this analysis point for the construction and in-place analysis. |
Points of Interest
Additional analysis points will be added at multiple locations within the member. Such as points where concrete extents change, loads are applied, reinforcement terminates, lifting hardware, bearing points, etc. Typically an analysis point is added on either side of the point of interest to capture shear effects.
User Defined Locations
The user can also add in analysis points at custom locations by clicking the ‘Click here to add analysis point’ button below the grid. This will add an editable point to the grid so the user can control where their results are calculated. Pressing the 'X' button in the left most column of the grid will remove the analysis point.