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LARSA 4D Introductory Training Manual for Bridge Projects
Select all elements using Selection → Select Objects → Select All .
Results are only shown for selected elements.
Drag up the scale factor slider until you can see deformation. The slider is at the bottom of the
Analysis Results Explorer.
Graphical Results Scale Factor
Reaction labels can be turned on from the floating Graphical Results Options tool window.
Deformed Model
Turn off graphical results by choosing None in the graphical results menu or toolbar.
Open the stresses spreadsheet using Results → Spreadsheets → Member → Stresses .
The stresses spreadsheet shows stresses at pre-set locations on the perimeter of the cross-section called
stress recovery points. Four stress recovery points have been pre-set for the T-shape at the four extreme
corners.
Stresses are shown at segments within each member element. The number of segments to divide each
member into is controled in Results → Results Display Settings .
Member Stresses
Close the spreadsheet window before going on.
For More Information, please refer to the following documentation.
• Linear Static Analysis in LARSA 4D Reference Manual.
• Analysis Results Explorer in LARSA 4D User’s Manual.
• Viewing Results Graphically in LARSA 4D User’s Manual.
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