Viewing Axial Stress

The only stress in a truss is the uniform axial stress.

To plot axial stress:

  1. Right-click the Results folder and select Define Stress Plot .
  2. In the PropertyManager, under Display:
    1. Select psi in Units .
    2. Select Axial in Beam stress.
  3. Click .
    The force in each truss is equal to the axial stress multiplied by its cross-sectional area.

  4. Save your work and close the document.

Congratulations! You have completed this lesson.