Function
- Enter the temperature differences in the thickness direction of plate elements for thermal stress analysis. The vertical temperature gradient is considered in concrete and steel superstructures with concrete decks, which are subject to temperature differences due to direct sunlight and shade.
Call
From the main menu, select [Load] tab > [Type : Temperature] > [Temperature Loads] group > [Plate Thickness Temp.]
Input
Load Case Name
Assign the load case name. Click the ... button to the right to enter additional load cases and modify or delete existing load cases.
Load Group Name
Select the desired Load Group Name. Click the ... button to the right to enter additional load group names and modify or delete existing load group names.
Options
Add : To enter new or additional partial temperature loads to plate elements
Replace : To replace previously entered temperature loads
Delete : To delete previously entered temperature loads
Reference Position
+z (Top) : The top side of plate elements. It is based on the local axis.
-z (Bot.) : The bottom side of plate elements. It is based on the local axis.
Plate Thickness Temperatures
Initial Temperature
Specify the initial temperature in Structure Type.
H : Distance from the Ref. Position to the locations where the temperatures are defined
T : Temperatures at H
Click Apply button to apply temperatures added to the list to the selected element.