Efforts in Struts

Question

Good morning, 
 I am simulating a deep excavation using Plaxis 2D. I used fixed end anchor to simulate the struts. In the output, The N force in the struts is the real force I take, or I should divide it by the spacing between struts in the out of plane. 
 
 Kind regards, 
 Mohammed

Stefanos Papavasileiou · Answer

Dear Mohammed, 
 Since you do not mention which version you use, I will say you can judge by the units in the results. 
 If you see results, as in our latest version, in kN then these are per anchor. If you see results in kN/m then you would need to multiply that with the spacing.

Stefanos Papavasileiou · Answer

Dear Mohammed, 
 Once again you can check the units here to understand what is needed. The EA is in kN, so it is the axial stiffness per anchor. To calculate an equivalent stiffness per unit width, the out-of-plane spacing, L s , can be used.