In version 2024.c rigid diaphragms have been implemented in CYPE 3D. The relative displacements between nodes belonging to the same rigid diaphragm are restricted. Therefore, each diaphragm can only rotate and move as a whole.
In the "Diaphragms" menu the following options can be found:
- Edit
Allows users to define and edit the diaphragms. Loads can be defined for each diaphragm. To do this, in the "Entered loads" table, users can select the loadcases, the load in the global "X" direction, the load in the global "Y" direction and the coordinates of the application point.
- Assign
Allows users to assign a diaphragm to a selection of nodes or shells. Furthermore, the assignment can be removed.
- Generate by levels
If levels have been defined, this tool generates a diaphragm for each level and assigns that diaphragm to all nodes in the level.
