Problem A Tutorial: Analysis

 

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Select Analysis and Calculations.
There will be no visible change on the screen, but results may now be accessed.
Select Results and Reactions.
Nodes 1 and 2 represent the left and right ends of the beam.  FX, FZ and MY represent the ground reactions at the pinned and roller supports.
The Reactions table is covering the image of the beam.  Select the Restore Down icon to expose both windows.
Feel free to close the Reactions window.
Select Results and Deflections.
UZ represents the beam's movement in the z-direction.
Select Results and Detailed Analysis.
Two windows will appear.  One can be used to select the options that will appear in the other.
Select Fz.
Select Apply.
A shear-force diagram will appear above the beam.
Select My.
Select Apply.
Shear-force and bending-moment diagrams will now be visible.
To remove the diagrams, deselect Fz and My and select Apply. Select the Stresses tab.
Select S max, which represents the maximum normal stress due to bending.
Select Apply.
A diagram will be visible showing the maximum normal stress along the beam's length.
Select Shear stress Tz, which represents the horizontal shear stress.
Select Apply.
Both stress diagrams will now be visible.
Maximize the diagram window.
Close the options window.
Drag the divider between the diagram and table areas downward to get a better view of the diagrams.