Reaction Force
You can list reaction forces on selected entities for an active static,
nonlinear, drop test and dynamic study. The software lists the X-, Y-,
Z-components of the reaction force, and the resultant reaction force on
the selected entities and on the entire model as well.
Selection
Plane, Axis or
Coordinate System . Select to list the results relative
to the selected entity.
Units
. Sets the output units.
Faces, Edges,
or Vertices . Lists the selected entities.
Components. Lists
the selected components.
Plot Step
Sets the time step number at which you want to list the
reaction force. This option is available only with nonlinear, drop test
and dynamic studies.
. Displays the time corresponding to the selected plot step.
Available for nonlinear, drop test and modal time history studies.
. Displays
the frequency corresponding to the selected plot step. Available for harmonic
and random vibration studies.
Update.
Updates the results based on the current selected entities.
Display Options
Display resultant forces. When
checked, the three force vectors (X-, Y- and Z- components) are converted
to a resultant force vector. Only the resultant force vector is displayed.
To list the reaction forces:
After running the analysis, right-click the Results folder and select List
Result Force.
-or-
Click Simulation,
Result Tools, Reaction
Force.
-or-
Click Reaction
Force (Simulation toolbar).
In the PropertyManager, set Units
to the desired output units.
In the graphics area, select the desired entities
for Selection (Face, Edge, Vertex)
.
Click Update.
View the results under Reaction
force.
Click .
Related Topics
Listing
Results
Contact/Friction
Force
Free
Body Force
Remote
Load Interface Force