Stability

[wfn217]

I am trying to determine what is meant by "coefficient of structural stability" and "coefficient of structural resistance". What are acceptable values for these?

 

[swearingen]

Are these quotes from a particular reference? Some context is needed...



If you "heard" it on the internet, it's guilty until proven innocent. - DCS

 

[wfn217]

They are outputs from an Algor structural analysis software.

 

[271828]

The Coefficient of Structural Stability sounds like the ratio of nonlinear deflection to linear deflection, but there's no way to be sure without digging through your software manual.

 

[wfn217]

I don't have a manual.

 

[271828]

Unless somebody here answers, my only other idea is to call tech support. Gotta figure it out somehow.

 

[jike]

I didn't know Al Gore wrote software. Just kidding!

 

[wfn217]

Algor could not help.

 

[SWComposites]

Hmm, lets see, you are running a FE code with no manual and the vendor can't answer a simple question about what their code outputs. Sounds like you need to purchase a different code with documentation and support.