Anchors

The "Anchors"  frame contains a table with a list of inputted anchors. Adding (editing) anchors is performed in the "New anchor (Edit anchor)" dialog window. The inputted anchors can be edited on the desktop with the help of active objects.

You are asked to input the anchor location, its length and inclination, pre-stress force and parameters needed to determine the anchor stiffness (cross-sectional area, modulus of elasticity). The anchor is introduced automatically on already deformed structure (obtained from the previous stage of construction).

The anchor stiffness becomes effective in subsequent stages of construction. In subsequent stages the anchor can no longer be edited. The only action available is the change of anchor pre-stress force.

Note: The program does not check the anchor bearing capacity against breakage.

Frame "Anchors"