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Point spring properties

The following is a list of RAM Concept point spring properties:

SettingDescription
Name User-defined label used to identify the spring in output. This label is automatically transferred to meshed point springs during mesh generation.
Elevation above slab soffit Vertical distance between the point spring and the soffit.
Spring Angle (r=x, s=y@0) Orientation of the local axes. The plan shows spring orientation.
R-Force Constant Spring constant in the direction of the local r-axis.
S-Force Constant Spring constant in the direction of the local s-axis.
Z-Force Constant Spring constant in the direction of the global z-axis.
R-Axis Moment Constant Angular spring constant about the local r-axis.
S-Axis Moment Constant Angular spring constant about the local s-axis.