Subjected to Simultaneous Shear, Bending, Torsion and Axial Loading. It uses the elastic method to analyse weld groups subjected to simultaneous tension, compression, shear, bending and or torsion in x, y and z directions. If present, the influence of unsymmetrical bending is taken into account in the analysis. Comprehensive documentation and sketches included within the template file to describe the analysis method and to serve as reference during interactive use. Sign convention for applied loads illustrated via 3D-Sketch on the screen and in the printed output for ease of use and ready reference.
All calculation components shown on the screen and in the printed output.
The user and the checker both can verify results by hand calculations. On the spot screen display of background information via comments, when moving the mouse pointer over cells. At each weld node, calculation and display of induced stresses. At each weld length, calculation and display of the load carried in x, y and z direction. The influence of unsymmetrical bending is taken into account, when present.