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Select Optimized

Select Optimized

Select Optimized

(OP)
Hello all!

Why is it when using select optimized, I get ratios that are MUCH less than 1.0? Some are even 0.6 and 0.7!

Even when adding the parameter "RATIO 1" ... I still get the exact same results. When I changed the parameter to "RATIO 0.5" the ratios from the reanalysis were still identical to the old analysis, with ratios in excess of 0.5! What's going on? Thanks

RE: Select Optimized

Is deflection governing?  Sometimes you'll get small stress ratios when the deflection is nearing some point (say L/240).

RE: Select Optimized

(OP)
No. I have not specified for a deflection check to take place unless it does it by default, does it?

Thanks for the response.

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