Analysis

The "Analysis" frame displays the analysis results. The analysis is carried out based on the calculation theory selected in the frame "Analysis methods". The depth of influence zone is determined either by inputted incompressible subsoil, by the theory restriction of primary stress or by the theory of structural strength.

Information regarding the course of analysis, maximum settlement and the depth of influence zone are printed out in the bottom section of the frame. In consolidation analysis (set in the frame "Analysis methods") this section of the frame serves for entering consolidation parameters.  

The results, as the main output, are displayed on the screen. To view the results, use the horizontal bar in the upper section of the screen, which allows for adjusting the way the resulting values are plotted. The bar contains the following control items:   

- the button to display the "Settlement - results visualization settings" dialog window. This dialog window allows for specifying all drawing parameters: parameters to display depression line and influence zone, to set color range, to draw tilted sections, isosurfaces and isolines, etc.

- option to store individual views

- selecting values for visualization – either total values, or their change during the last calculation stage or their change in comparison with previous stages can be plotted.  The setting is available only in problems where it makes sense. It is therefore possible to display the change of stress, settlement or deformation in comparison with previous stages – however, always the current depth of influence zone is plotted. 

- selecting variables

    SigmaZ,tot      - overall vertical total stress  [kPa,ksf]

    SigmaZ,eff      - overall vertical effective stress  [kPa, ksf]

    Pore pressure  - stress due to water [kPa, ksf]

    Settlement      - settlement of a point [mm, feet]

    Deformation   - relative settlement of a layer [-]*1000

- plotting option (do not plot, isosurfaces, isolines)

The color range is visible on the right part of the desktop. The buttons for setting the color range are located below.

Visualization of results can be adjusted in the "Visualization style settings" dialog window.

Frame "Analysis"