Generic Link Vertical deflection

[Joe-Bouza]

I'm looking to get the earth work for a long trench that follows a profile and opted to use a corridor. I'm using the vertical deflection link as the sheeting side walls and OutsideSuper with 0.0001 pavement and base thickness for the bottom of the trench.

First time using the VD sub; I attached them to the left and right of the OS sub and targeted  surface profiles. When I look at the corridor section view the vd links extend above the profile grade targeted and below the OS sub. Is the a bad use or am I missing a simple step?

I see the link nodes hitting the target but why do they continue above?

[Joe-Bouza]

I gave in and changed to generic offset to surface

[mathewkol]

If you're planning to target a profile then I would use the slope to elevation instead.  Thepretically they should behave the same when targeting, but the slope to elevation is the more obvious choice for those who would be looking at your design freshly.  I use the vertical deflection sub for ditches mostly, or a berm, where I know the actual vertical deflection.  I use the slope to elevation when I'm intending on targeting profiles.

I would have to see the file to determine if there is actually something wrong with it or if it's PEBCAK 🙂

You said you gave up and used the offset on surface instead?  How would this help you if you're targeting a profile??

[Joe-Bouza]

I meant offset elevation.

What is PEBCAK?

[Jeff_M]

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@Joe-Bouza wrote:

What is PEBCAK?

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Problem Exists Between Chair And Keyboard ...... don't shoot the messenger....

[Joe-Bouza]

Thats rich , I hope you all know by now I'll thow my self on that sword in a blink of an eye.