Listing the Beam Forces

  1. Right-click the Results folder and select List Beam Forces.
  2. In the PropertyManager, under List:
    1. Select Forces.
    2. Select English (IPS) for Units .
  3. Click PM_OK.gif.
    In the dialog box, review the shear and moment values at key points along the beam:
      Point A Point D Point B
    Shear1 SOLIDWORKS Simulation (lbf) 530.03 29.99 -470.01
    Shear 1 Theory (lbf) 530 30 -470
    Moment 2 SOLIDWORKS Simulation (lbf-in) 1.75e-8 32401 4.83e-6
    Moment 2 Theory (lbf-in) 0 32400 0
    The software reports the shear and moment values with respect to the beam's local coordinate system.
  4. Close the dialog box.