Frame Analysis solver settings are applicable to all simulations. Whenever a new simulation is started these preferences are used. You can override the global settings on a per simulation basis by changing the simulation properties.
This section discusses the controls on the Solver tab.
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Access: |
Ribbon:
Frame Analysis tab
Settings panel
Frame Analysis Settings
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| Solver Defaults | ||
| DSC Algorithm (Beam Releases) |
Select to enable the discontinuity element during calculations of a structure where releases are defined. |
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| Results | ||
| Beam Points | Specify number of beam points that are calculated by solver. | |
DSC Algorithm
DSC Algorithm enables you to calculate a structure with releases.
For any beam, for which you defined any type of analysis, with the following releases:
- Regular
- Unilateral
- Elastic
- Elastic and unilateral
The following operations are performed:
- A new node is generated in the structure when the structure model is generated.
- The input element with the release is modified. The new node replaces the old one in the element (the old node remains in the other structure elements).
- Between the old and the new node, Robot creates the DSC element (Discontinuity). See the following image:
The DSC element is a 2-node element, where the nodal forces are generated according to the following formula:
Using the DSC elements lets you define elastic releases in a beam.