How does Leap Bridge Steel treat diaphragm end connections for FEM models? My analysis results only yield axial loading and all of my shears and moments have a value of zero, suggesting pinned ends are used within the software. This is in contrast to running the same model as a grid analysis, which yield moments, shears, and huge axial forces.
Thanks in advance!
We release the moment DOF at two ends for diaphragm, not the shear. If there is any shear force developed, it will be reported.
In the future we can offer options to make the ends are fixed (/welded).
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Answer Verified By: Kevin Wood