Abaqus Nodal Force Diagram 1

[MegaStructures]

Is there any way to show a plot of nodal forces (with force arrows) in Abaqus, similar to what is shown in FEMAP/NASTRAN below? So far I con only figure out how to show resultant forces on a cut.

“The most successful people in life are the ones who ask questions. They’re always learning. They’re always growing. They’re always pushing.” Robert Kiyosaki

 

[FEA way]

Check the documentation chapter "Producing a symbol plot of free body nodal forces", it explains in detail how to create a similar plot. The Free Body Cut tool can also be useful if you want resultants.

 

[MegaStructures]

Unfortunately the documentation is very bad for that chapter. The directions are basically "make a Free Body Diagram" good luck figuring out how

“The most successful people in life are the ones who ask questions. They’re always learning. They’re always growing. They’re always pushing.” Robert Kiyosaki

 

[FEA way]

Basically, what you have to do is:
- request field output of NFORC variable before the analysis
- once the analysis is completed, open the results, use the displayed output variable selection panel and switch to Symbol instead of the default Primary
- select the FREEBODY variable instead of the default output
- choose a component or resultant

 

[MegaStructures]

Thanks FEA way

“The most successful people in life are the ones who ask questions. They’re always learning. They’re always growing. They’re always pushing.” Robert Kiyosaki