Figure 122. Unstable behavior in the developers rigid sleeve calculation. Diagrams.

Model.

This figure shows a computer-generated illustration of a post embedded into the sleeve outlining the concrete brace. This image clearly shows the post in red, with the sleeves on either side of the post running half the length of the structure and colored a dark gray.

0.002 milliseconds.

This figure shows a computer-generated illustration of a post. The sleeves on either side of the post have been removed. A small rectangular section is shown missing from the bottom left-hand side of the post.

0.0065 milliseconds.

This figure shows a computer-generated illustration of a post. The sleeves on either side of the post have been removed. The small rectangular section missing from the bottom left-hand has grown into a small arc of missing from that area.

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