Since July 2011 an enhanced implementation allows for retrieving primary stress results for non-linear temperature gradients at arbitrary positions within the cross-section and correct section forces at the same time when using the Recalc option “Include primary TempVar effects” (previously when using this option these results could just be evaluated for top and bottom fiber of the section, using fictitious (unrealistic) section forces at the same time). In the following the essential points of this new implementation that have to be considered in the program are summarized:

1.) In the Modeler when defining (or editing) the stress points, the option “Store results for this point” needs to be set. Thus stress-leading superposition can be performed (currently only applicable for non-linear temperature loads!). After exporting to the Analyzer these so-defined stress points will have the flag “+” in the cross-section.

      

2.) Due to compatibility reasons the user has to switch by hand for using the newly implemented procedure within the TempVar action. Press F1 within the “TempVar” and the “Primary state” input window for additional technical details.

   

3.) In the Recalc pad the option “Include primary TempVar effects” needs to be checked to include primary stress components within the non-linear temperature calculation. As previously mentioned with the new implementation this option can be used without restrictions of receiving fictitious primary section forces (again press F1 for details).