Tutorial B2: Post-Process the Results

1. The results are automatically loaded in Autodesk Inventor Nastran.
2. Right-click on von Mises under Results and choose Edit.
3. On the Contour Options tab, under Result Data, select Stress; under Type, select BEAM VON MISES STRESS.

   

4. Make sure Deform Options and Contour Options tabs are selected.
5. Click the Display button to plot the contour.

   

6. Right-click Results and click New.
7. On the Contour Options tab, under Result Data, select Beam Diagram; under Type, select BEAM FORCE END A-Y PLANE 1.
8. In the Name field (top left), enter Beam Force End.
9. On the left side of the dialog box, make sure Beam Diagrams is selected and Select Plot Orientation is set to Y-Dir.
10. Uncheck the Deform Options tab and click the Display button.

    

    

11. On the Contour Options tab, under Result Data, select Beam Diagram; under Type, select BEAM MOMENT END A-Z PLANE 1.
12. In the Name field (top left), enter Bending Moment Beam.
13. Make sure Beam Diagrams is selected and Select Plot Orientation is set to Y-Dir.
14. Click Display.

    

    

This concludes Linear Static Analysis of a Trailer Frame Using Bar and Beam Elements.

The main topics covered were as follows:

• Running an analysis of a bar/beam structure.
• Creating line element physical properties using Cross Section.
• Using a gravity load.
• Plotting a beam diagram.