Funtion
- Obtain the results of the status of inelastic hinges.
- Inelastic hinges are applied to inelastic time history analysis only.
Call
From the Main Menu select [Results] tab > [Type : Time History Analysis] > [Time History Analysis] group > [Inelastic Hinge Status]
Input
Function
Select a Time History Result Function.
Time History Load Cases Name
Select a time history load case entered in Time History Load Case.
Step
Specify the step for which the analysis results are to be generated.
Time Function
Select a time history forcing function from the list.
Type of Result
Select a type of inelastic hinge results.
Hinge Status : The 5 levels of hinge status defined in inelastic hinge properties are displayed.
Ductility Factor : Results calculated on the basis of the ductility evaluation method defined by the user in inelastic hinge properties are displayed.
Deformation
Force
Status of Yielding : Display Elastic, Crack or Yielding status.
Note
When 'Status of Yielding' in the 'Type of Result' is checked, the Status of Yielding is displayed as one of the following four states depending upon the Yield Strength defined for the hysteresis model in Inelastic Hinge Property:
- Linear (elastic), 1st Yield (1st yielding), 2nd Yield (2nd yielding), 3rd Yield (3rd yielding)
For Distributed Type hinge, the Status of Yielding is displayed as an element color. For Lumped Type and General Link Type hinges, the Status of Yielding is displayed as a circular hinge.
If an element has several hinges and even if one hinge is under yielding state, the Status of Yielding is regarded as 'Yielding'.
Components
Select a desired displacement component.
Dx : Displacement component in ECS x-dir.
Dy : Displacement component in ECS y-dir.
Dz : Displacement component in ECS z-dir.
Rx : Rotational component about ECS x-dir.
Ry : Rotational component about ECS y-dir.
Rz : Rotational component about ECS z-dir.
Type of Value
Positive : Referenced to max. displacement in the positive (+) direction
Negative : Referenced to max. displacement in the negative (-) direction
Abs Max. : Referenced to max. absolute displacement
Type of Display
Define the type of display as follows:
Contour
Display the displacement of the model in contour.
The ... Button
Ranges: Define the contour ranges.
The Customize Range... Button : Assign the color distribution range of contour. Using the function, specific colors for specific ranges can be assigned.
Note
Contour Range Max/Min values can be larger than the max/min output values. If the Contour Range values exceed the output values, they are entered at Rank 0 and Rank 11.
Number of Colors : Assign the number of colors to be included in the contour (select among 6, 12, 18, 24 colors)
Colors : Assign or control the colors of the displacement contour.
Color Table : Assign the type of Colors.
The Customize Color Table Button : Control the colors by zones in the contour.
Reverse Contour : Check on to reverse the sequence of color variation in the contour.
Contour Line : Assign the boundary line color of the contour
Element Edge : Assign the color of element edges while displaying the contour
Contour Options : Specify options for contour representation
Contour Fill
Gradient Fill : Display color gradient (shading) in the contour.
Draw Contour Lines : Display color boundaries in the contour.
Draw Contour Line Only : Display only the colored boundaries of the contour.
Mono line : Display the boundaries of the contour in a mono color.
Contour Annotation : Legend or annotation signifying the ranges of the contour is displayed.
Spacing : Display the spacing for the legnd or annotation.
Coarse Contour (faster) (for large plate or solid model) : Represent a simplified contour for a large model using plate or solid elements in order to reduce the time required to represent a complete contour.
Extrude : Where plate elements or solid elements along a cutting plane are represented in contour, a three dimensional contour is created. The positive direction of the analysis results is oriented in the z-axis direction of the local element coordinate system.
The option is not concurrently applicable with the Deformed Shape option. Similarly, the option cannot be concurrently applied to the cases where the Hidden option is used to display plate element thicknesses or the Both option is used to represent Top & Bottom member forces (stresses).
Legend
Display various references related to analysis results to the right or left of the working window.
The ... Button
Legend Position : Position of the legend in the display window
Rank Value Type : Specify a type of values in the Legend and the number of decimal points.
Values
Display the nodal displacements in numerical values.
The font and color of the numbers can be controlled in Display Option.
The ... Button
Decimal Points : Assign decimal points for the displayed numbers
Exp. : Express as exponential
Min & Max : Display the maximum and minimum values
Abs Max : Display the absolute maximum value
Max : Display only the maximum value
Min : Display only the minimum value
Limit Scale(%) : Set the screen display limit for nodal displacements relative to the selected maximum or minimum value
Set Orientation : Display orientation of numerical values
Note
The default Decimal Points can be controlled in "Preferences".
Set Orientation = 0 horizontally displays the numerical values to the right of nodes or elements.
The orientation angle represents the counter-clockwise direction, which may be used to enhance the readability of the numbers.
Deform
Display the deformed shape of the model.
The ... Button
Deformation Scale Factor : Magnify or reduce the size of the displacement graphically displayed in the model window.
Deformation Type : Select the type of display for displacement
Nodal Deform : Display the deformed shape reflecting only the nodal displacements.
Real Deform : Display the detail deformed shape calculated along the sections between both ends of beam elements together with the nodal displacements.
Real Displacement (Auto-Scale off) : The true deformation of the structure is graphically represented without magnifying or reducing it. This option is typically used for geometric nonlinear analysis reflecting large displacement.
Relative Displacement : The deformation of the structure is graphically represented relative to the minimum nodal displacement, which is set to 0.
Animate
Dynamically simulate the transition process.
Click the Apply Button then click Record to the right of the Animation control board at the bottom of the working window.
The ... Button
Animation Mode : Determine the type of animation for analysis results.
Animate Contour : Option to change the color of the contour representing the transition according to the magnitudes of variation
Repeat Half/Full Cycle : Select the repetition cycle for the dynamic representation of the transition
Note
Select 'Half Cycle' for the transient shapes of a structure and 'Full Cycle' for dynamically simulating vibration modes or buckling modes.
AVI Options : Enter the options required to produce the animation window.
Bits per Pixel : Number of bits per pixel to create the default window for animation
The Compressor... Button : Assign the method of compressing image data
Frames per Half Cycle (3~300) : Number of frames to simulate a 'Half Cycle'
Frames per Second (5~60) : Number of frames per second to present dynamic simulation
Construction Stage Option : Select the animation options when the construction stage analysis is performed.
Stage Animation : Animations by construction stages
Current Stage-Step : Animations by Steps in the current construction stage
From ~ To : Starting and ending construction stages or steps for animations
Start Time : Start time of animation of analysis results
End Time : Finish time of animation of analysis results
Increment : Time increment for analysis results to be animated
The Set Default Time Button : Set the time to be used for animation as the initial state.
Undeformed
Overlap the undeformed and deformed shapes of the model.
The display method of the undeformed shape can be controlled in Display Option.