Function
- Enter or modify the type and stiffness of the distributed ground spring data in a spreadsheet format using the Table Tool.
Call
From the main menu, select [Boundary] tab > [Tables] group > [Boundary Tables] > [Surface Spring]
Input
Element : Element number
Type : he type of element with distributed ground spring applied is indicated.
Distributed Type : The type of distribution of surface spring supports
Local Axis : Displays the direction of defined elements for the case of frame type.
Face : Display element numbers that the distributed surface spring supports are applied to.
Edge : Display edge numbers that the distributed surface spring supports as a planer (edge) type are applied to.
Width(m) : Indicate selected width that is set to calculate the supporting stiffness of beam element per unit length.
Spring Type : Select the type of spring (Linear / Compression only / Tension only).
Modulus of Subgrade Reaction : Define the modulus of subgrade reaction.
Group : Indicate the boundary group of each element.