Grating Panel issues
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You are mixing everything!!
When your calculation model defines "no finite elements" , than it means it will not analyse the slab forces,stresses and displacements.
And when you do that together with diaphragm you don´t need to define a thickness with orthotropy.
The "diagonal member" is just a graphical representation (rigid links) of diaphragm you defined.
As you are stuck with simplified method of load distribution, due to no finite elements , then , goto Geometry/additional atributes/load distribution and choose the direction you want to distribite the load.
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You will not have correct slab stresses with "simplified method of load distribution"
It has to be analytic. Choose shell calculation model . And then to show the slab stresses it is on Results/Maps../Detailed tab or principal tab. Also check the parameters tab to set the layer where you want the stress results.
You can set the main orthotropy direction on the thickness dialog. On each direction option there is the description below.
Beware of stresses on orthotropic panels. Most probably they will be wrong. Check this thread
Rafael Medeiros
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