Question
I would like to extract the analysis model as an mct file.
Answer
In the Analysis Mode, the object can be created as an Analysis case and then exported through Analysis > CIVIL under the Application tab.
The feature selects a case, among the many analysis cases defined in the Analysis Mode, that is used in the analysis model and exports it as an external (*.mct) file.
Let’s look at the example below.
1) Select Define under Analysis Case > Define.
2) Select the member to export in the Define tab.
→ 1D / 2D Member & Link elements can be selected.
→ When exporting to an analysis file, 1D members are linked to 1D frame elements
and 2D members are linked to 2D plate elements.
→ The Plate Line defined in the User Section of the 1D member can be linked to a
2D Plate member.
3) Defines the element division when analyzing 1D/2D Members.
→ Provides the (Division / Length) option.
4) Select CIVIL under Application > Analysis > CIVIL.
5) Select an Analysis Case from the Analysis Case List.
→ An Analysis Case is defined as a Case when all or some modeling is selected and analyzed.
6) A *.mct file is created for CIVIL integration.
Example of exporting a 1D Member
Figure. 1 Base > Application > Analysis Case > Define | Figure. 2 Base > Application > CIVIL |
Figure. 3 MCT → CIVIL (1D element) |
The thickness can be set according to the changes in the section when setting the Plate Line.
Example of exporting a 2D element using the Plate Line of a 1D Member - Tapered Thickness Check On
Figure. 4 User Section > Plate line setting (Tapered Thickness Check On) |
Figure. 5 Base > Application > Analysis Case > Define |
Figure. 6 MCT → CIVIL (2D elements) |