Hello,
I want to model face bolts in tunneling with a length of 12 meter with embedded beam elements. I have 100 calculation phases with an advancement of 1 meter per phase. So have to shorten the embedded beams every calculation phase. I divide the beam in 1 meter segments and activate / deactivate the segments. So the following Problem occurs: The segments are not coupled and move independently from each other. Is there a way to connect the segments. I tried the connection-types rigit and hinges and the element rock bolts and piles. None of them works. I work with PLAXIS 3D Version 2018.