Area spring properties
The following is a list of RAM Concept area spring properties:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | User-defined label used to identify the spring in output. This label is automatically transferred to meshed area springs during mesh generation. |
| Elevation above slab soffit | Vertical distance between the area 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 r-axis. |
| S-Force Constant | Spring constant in the direction of the s-axis. |
| Z-Force Constant | Spring constant in the direction of the global z-axis. |
| R-Moment Constant | Angular spring constant about the local r-axis. |
| S-Moment Constant | Angular spring constant about the local s-axis. |
Note: If the force constant (or moment constant) varies you need to enter three values, separated by commas (corners 1, 2 and 3). This allows linear variation of the force constant (or moment constant) in two directions. See the following figure.
