Node forces 1

[amwc]

Hi
Am I right in assuming that the reactions at all the supported nodes should be equal to total load applied?
Many thanks

 

[FEA way]

Yes, that’s one of the first things to check when verifying the results of the static analysis - ensure that the sum of reaction forces in each direction is equal to applied loads. You can also use Free Body Cut tool to do a similar check for representative cross-section of the model.

 

[SWComposites]

And the effects of acceleration, gravity, thermal, etc loads.