Starting with the version 2012, Advance Design provides a new 3D way to generate and display stresses diagrams for linear elements.
As an example, we will use a frame, with a linear load of 100kN over half of the beam. We will analyze the IPE300 beam.
From the "Analysis-F.E. Results toolbar you can choose to display the stresses for the linear elements. In the following picture, the stresses diagram of the beam, is presented:
From the right click menu, you can choose the "Cross section stresses" option. This option will open the "Linear elements stresses" window, described in the following figure:
1 Section stresses diagram (2D/3D representation)
2 Stresses diagram of the linear element
3 Sectional mechanical properties
4 Specific points stresses values
5 Abscissa definition
6 Load combination and stresses type settings toolbar
7 Text font
8 Option to switch between 2D and 3D diagram
9 Option to save the content of the dialog box and insert it in a report
2 Stresses diagram of the linear element
3 Sectional mechanical properties
4 Specific points stresses values
5 Abscissa definition
6 Load combination and stresses type settings toolbar
7 Text font
8 Option to switch between 2D and 3D diagram
9 Option to save the content of the dialog box and insert it in a report
In the following figures the 2D and 3D stresses diagrams for a section from the middle of the beam are shown:
