Capactity Curves
 
One of the most useful and rare tools that Section Builder offers is the generation of various capacity and load deflection curves. The curves are represented in 2D and 3D views with color coding, making the display of the curves more comprehensible.

 

• Section Builder can display the P-M-M Interaction Surface for a defined failure criterion and capacity reduction factor, as shown here.

 

• Use Section Builder to display Load-Moment Curves with the orientation of the Neutral Axis specified by the user.

 

• Display Moment-Moment Curves with user-specified values for Axial Load.

 

• Display Moment-Curvature Curves using defined failure criterion.