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Index of Frequently Asked Questions

Modelling advice | Processing results | Problem diagnosis | Computer issues | LUSAS Programmable Interface

Modelling advice

All users

Mesh refinement: what are the considerations?
Loading arrows in the wrong direction: what's the problem?
Loading or supports? why can't I see them?
How do I load results files on top of a model?
What units can I use in an analysis?
How do I define a point mass?
How do I define temperature gradient loading?
Customising LUSAS Modeller: The Scripting Facility
How can I make LUSAS Modeller speed up?
How do I ensure that my 3D beam elements are oriented correctly?
Grillage modelling issues
Bridge modelling issues
Discrete loads on a line beam

Advanced users

Dynamic analysis: where do I start?
Finite elements: what is the theory and implications?
Nonlinear analysis: where do I start?
How do I define supports for an axisymmetric model?
How do I model lift off supports?
How do I model tension only members?
How do I model a hinged connection between shell meshed surfaces?
How do I check that my set of orthotropic material constants is valid?
Automatic and manual loading explained
Defining Temperature Dependent Material Properties

Processing results

All users

Smart combinations: how do I use them? what do they do?
Contours have steps in: what's the problem?
Stress results / Stress resultants: what are they?
Stress results are greater than yield stress: why?
What are equivalent stresses?
Why do I obtain different stress results when using "values" and "diagrams" at a node?

Advanced users

Wood Armer results: how are they calculated?

Problem Diagnosis

Computer Issues

All users

Advanced users

LUSAS Programmable interface

All users

Advanced users

How do I customise LUSAS Modeller? (VBScripting)
Where do I start with Visual Basic scripting for LUSAS?

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