Output Section Moments for B31 Beam Elements

[DavidMcArthur]

Hi all,

I have a model of a lattice made with B31 beam elements and I compress the lattice with 2 plates (Rigid surfaces) made from R3D4 elements. I want to output the bending moment experienced by each node of the B31 elements of the lattice. I have created a field output request for the variable 'SF' (section Forces and Moments) for the nodes of the lattice only. However, in the ODB, Section forces and moments are not available as a variable for plotting or saving data. I have attached the files (CAE and ODB) to this post. I am using Abaqus standard. If there is any other information that is important in answering this question please let me know.

Thank you all for your time,
David

 

[FEA way]

You requested this output for node set. Use element set instead and it will work.

 

[DavidMcArthur]

Yes bingo. Thank you for your help that worked perfectly!