5 -Tips!

5.1 - StaticJoints靜態節點

Red static joints are points to distribute the load ofthe structure and vehicles. As they are immovable, connecting two static jointsdirectly to each other has no effect.

紅色靜態節點可以分配來自結構和車輛的負載。因為它們是不動的，所以直接連接兩個靜態節點，并沒有什么卵用。

靜態節點

5.2 - Triangles三角頭

Triangles are your friend! Triangles are one of the strongest shapes, allowing loads tobe distributed throughout a structure without collapsing. Equilateral triangles, triangles with all sides the same length, are especially strong.

三角頭非常強，堪稱陸地上最強的男人，而等邊三角頭也就是究極體三角頭簡直是宇宙最強。

三角結構

(三角形結構非常友好，是結構最強的形狀之一，三角形使負荷分布于整體結構，可防止結構塌陷，而等邊三角形則強度更高。)

5.3 - Split Joints分離節點

Split joints allow you to make planned joint breaks for use with hydraulics. Ensure both sides of the split joint are supported independently.

使用液壓工具時需要先設置分離節點，同時要確保分離節點的兩端有獨立支承。

5.4 - Pivot Points樞紐節點

Pivot points can make or break your bridge, literally. Two lengths of material create a pivot point at their joint and can greatly weaken a structure, or be used in a drawbridge.

樞紐節點既可以造橋，也可能斷橋。因為樞紐節點會大大降低結構強度，但是吊橋就需要用的樞紐節點。

動態示意圖

動態示意圖

動態示意圖

5.5 - Arches and Parabolas 拱結構與拋物線型結構

Anarch or parabola is a very strong shape that distributes a load evenly across a structure.

拱結構與拋物線型結構能使負荷均勻分布。(能節省材料、提高剛度、跨越較大空間)

拱結構示意圖

5.6 - Terrain地形

Use the terrain to your advantage. Terrain, like static joints, is immovable and can be used to rest your structures upon or against.

因地制宜，利用地形作為靜態節點。如下圖，你可以利用地形來支撐你的結構。

支撐點示意圖

不同形狀支撐點

5.7 - Detecting Weak Points 找出薄弱環節

There are a few ways you can detect weak points in your structure. Turning the stress view on allows you to see the live load on your structure during simulation.You can adjust the speed of the simulation with the slider at the top of your screen. In the replay viewer you can adjust the sliders to see a frame-by-frame view of the action. See 7- Replays for more info.

你可以通過幾種方式找出結構的薄弱環節。通過運動仿真的應力視圖你可以看到活載荷，屏幕上方還可以調節運行速度。重放錄像的時候你還可以手動調節進度條滑塊。

手動調節進度條

5.8 - Drawbridges 吊索橋

This illustrates how the original angle(left) and length(right) of Hydraulics change the final position of roads.

下圖顯示了如何通過液壓工具可以改變吊橋的角度(左圖)和長度(右圖)

各種吊橋示意圖

6 -Suspension懸索橋

Without getting too specific or technical, a suspension bridge primarily works by placing the load of the structure upon pillars, compressing them downwards.While tricky to work with, suspension bridges can span large distances for much cheaper than steel.

Hint: You don’t have to connect all joints on the suspension, just use what youneed.

無需具體結構或技術，懸索橋將負荷都轉移到立柱上。懸索橋可以跨越很大的距離，成本也比鋼材結構要低。

(懸索橋，又名吊橋(suspension bridge)指的是以通過索塔懸掛并錨固于兩岸(或橋兩端)的纜索(或鋼鏈)作為上部結構主要承重構件的橋梁。)

懸索橋示意圖