Function
- Enter the nodal connection conditions (Hinge, Fixed Joint) for plate elements, or replace or remove previously entered end release conditions.
- If the joint connection is released by this command, no member forces (forces, moments) will be generated for that component.
Call
From main menu, select [Boundary] tab > [Release/Offset] group > [Plate End Release]
Input
The right "..." of Plate End Release
Display Plate End Release Table
Boundary Group Name
Select a Boundary Group in which the specified boundary condition is included. Select "Default" if Group assignment is unnecessary. Click to the right to prompt the "Define Boundary Group" dialog box to add, modify or delete Boundary Groups.
Options
Add/Replace : Enter or replace nodal end release conditions for plate elements
Delete : Delete previously entered nodal end release conditions for plate elements
End Release
Enter nodal end release conditions for selected plate elements with respect to the element's local coordinate system.
Fx : Release axial stiffness of the relevant node in the element's local x-direction.
Fy : Release axial stiffness of the relevant node in the element's local y-direction.
Fz : Release shear stiffness of the relevant node in the element's local z-direction.
Mx : Release bending stiffness of the relevant node about the element's local x-axis.
My : Release bending stiffness of the relevant node about the element's local y-axis.
The following buttons simplify the individual data entries described above:
All Release: Release nodal stiffness of all degrees of freedom. Individual components can be subsequently fixed.
All Connect: Restore all nodal stiffness to Fixed conditions.