Bolt Block Forces
If your model includes bolt support, the Show Bolt Block Forces
option will show the magnitude, failure mode, and direction of the
actual support forces which are applied to the intersected block face in
the RocTunnel3 analysis. This option is only available in Results mode.
To show bolt block forces:
- Navigate to the Results workflow tab
- Select Interpret > Show Bolt Block Forces.
Forces are only displayed on bolts which intersect the slip surface.
Bolt Force Legend and Display Options
When you select Show Bolt Block Forces, the Legend at the right of the screen will indicate:
- Bolt Block Force magnitudes
- Bolt Failure Mode types which are applicable
In the Display Options dialog, the Bolt Forces option allows you to customize the colours used for the bolt failure modes. You can also choose the Bolt Force Colouring Mode as either:
- Failure Mode: Bolt force colours will indicate the bolt failure mode.
- Force Value: Bolt force colours will indicate the force magnitude corresponding to the Legend.