Verify Section Forces

[ruzfactor]

Hello all,

Is there a way to verify the section forces for a transient/dynamic analysis in abaqus? It seems using F=ma, with acceleration from the analysis is not giving me similar results. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[FEA way]

For what kind of elements ? If you just want to make a cut through your model and see the resultant forces, you can use the Free body cut tool.

 

[ruzfactor]

For both solid and shell elements. I have extracted the section forces, but looking for a way to verify them.

 

[FEA way]

Try with forces obtained with the free body cut tool. It's usually used for such purposes, e.g. to ensure the equilibrium of internal and external forces in static analysis.