Number of Segments for Member Output |
  
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Number of Segments for Member Output |
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The Number of segments to report in member output is specified in the Analysis Options dialog, which can be opened by clicking Analysis > Analysis Options.
The number of segments for member segmental output may be set from 1 to 127. A value of 20 segments is recommended in most cases. More segments produce more accurate results, but require more usage of computer memory. The accuracy may be reflected in the smoothness of moment, shear and deflection diagrams.
Since member local deflection is computed based on the moment and shear diagrams, a value of more than 20 segments may be needed if very accurate local deflection is desired.
