Listing Reaction Forces

Reaction forces develop at the supports.

To list reaction forces with respect to Coordinate System1:

  1. Right-click the Results folder and select List Result Force .
  2. In the PropertyManager, under Selection:
    1. Select Coordinate System1 from the flyout FeatureManager design tree for Plane, Axis or Coordinate System.
    2. Select English (IPS) in Unit .
    3. Select the edge shown for Faces, Edges, or Vertices .
    4. Click Update.

      Under Reaction force, note that the resultant reaction force of 700lb on the whole model is approximately equal and opposite to the applied force to satisfy equilibrium.

  3. Click PM_OK.gif.