Simcenter 3D: Free Body Result
2021-09-29T16:01:08.000-0400
Summary
Use the Free Body Results command to display the total forces and moments for a specified interface summed about a specified reference node or a point in space.
Details
- To use the free Body Result command in post-processing, you must archive Grid point forces and moments before launch the analysis:
- In the Post Navigator, select any result in the graphical window
- Use the "Free Body Results..." command to perform the effort balance. It can be accessed by right-clicking on "Post View":
- Select the elements on which you want to calculate the force balance:
- Select the nodes on which you want to calculate the force balance:
- Add a node for the calculation of moments and the location of the result:
- You can display the results with respect to the global coordinate system or another selected coordinate system:
- Add the export of the result in a Windows window:
- Click on "Apply"
- The result is displayed in the graphical window:
