Help with RISA 3D model, finding forces acting on a node

[ac0609]

Hello everyone,

I am a newbie to RISA 3D and having difficulty with finding the forces acting on a node which will be used as inputs for a connection design. When i run the model and click on Node Reactions, Node 5 does not appear. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

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[JAE]

Node 5 isn't a node with a boundary condition assigned....so no reactions to report.

You simply would use the adjoining member end forces to gather the forces on the node.

 

[ac0609]

Thanks appreciate the help. I could just add up the member end forces right?

 

[JAE]

Summation of forces = 0
Summation of moments = 0
Yes

 

[jayrod12]

I posted the same answer as JAE in the RISA forum. Albeit he took way less words. Doesn't suprise me he's more efficient than I.

As a note, duplicate posting is frowned upon. I'd suggest red flagging one of the two threads for removal. I don't particularly care which one, except that since it's a RISA specific question, the RISA forum is likely the best place for it.