The effect of the moving bracket can be seen by comparing shear forces and vertical bending moment for analysis with and without the hinges applied. The prepared file, locked-bracket01.avz, show results for analysis without hinges on the brackets. Comparing this with moving-bracket.avz, it is seen that forces are reduced.

Shear force Y for analysis without hinged brackets

Shear force Y for analysis with hinged brackets

Bending about Z for analysis without hinged brackets

Bending about Z for analysis with hinged brackets

The tutorial case study is finished.