Fixed Anchor

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Properties need not be input for fixed anchors. Fixed Anchors restrict linear displacement and rotation angles in all directions. Fixed Anchors are used to model supports receiving moments.

  

Fixed Anchors are modeled as three linear and three rotational rigid restraints. See "custom restraints"

Properties

Property

Description

Name

Element name. If checked then it shown in 3D view

Weight

Support weight

Check allowable loads

START-PROF automatically checks allowable load values against analysis results. If allowable values are exceeded, the corresponding warning is displayed

Loads in local axes

If not checked, allowable loads are set for global coordinate axes;  if checked, they are for local axes  of the adjoining element

FX, FY, FZ, MX, My, MZ

Allowable linear load values for the X,Y and Z axes and moments around the X,Y and Z axes, respectively

Menu and Toolbar Access

To insert an element, select the desired node and use: Insert > Insert Restraint > Fixed Anchor

or press the toolbar icon.

To view properties of an existing element: