- The results are automatically loaded in Autodesk Nastran In-CAD.
- Right-click on von Mises under Results and choose Edit.
- Select
BEAM VON MISES STRESS for the
Result Data under
Contour Options.
- Make sure Deform Options and Contour Options are selected.
- Click the
Display button to plot the contour.
- Right-click Results and click New.
- Select BEAM FORCE END A-Y PLANE 1 for the Results Data under Contour Options to plot Shear Force Beam Diagram.
- Make sure Beam Diagrams is selected and Select Plot Orientation is set to Y-Dir.
- Uncheck
Deform Options and click on
Display button.
- Select BEAM MOMENT END A-Z PLANE 1 for the Results Data under Contour Options to plot Bending Moment Beam Diagram.
- Make sure Beam Diagrams is selected and Select Plot Orientation is set to Y-Dir.
- Click
Display.
This concludes Linear Static Analysis of a Trailer Frame Using Bar and Beam Elements.
The following summarizes the main topics covered:
- Running an analysis of a bar/beam structure.
- Create line element physical properties using Cross Section.
- Using a gravity load.
- Plotting a beam diagram.