ESE

Element Strain Energy Output Request

Description: Requests element strain energy output.

Format:

Example:

ESE = ALL

Option	Definition	Type	Default
PRINT	Element strain energy will be output to both the Model Results Output File and the results neutral file system.	Character	✓
PLOT	Element strain energy will be output only to the results neutral file system.	Character
PUNCH	Element strain energy will be output additionally to the Model Results Punch File.	Character
ALL	Strain energy for all elements will be output.	Character
n	Set identification number of a previously appearing SET command. Only elements whose identification numbers appear on this SET command will be included in the element strain energy output.	Integer > 0
NONE	Element strain energy will not be output.	Character	✓

Remarks:

1. The strain energy calculations do not include the contribution of thermal strain.
2. Strain energy density (element strain energy divided by element volume) is also computed.
3. Shell elements must be referenced on a SURFACE and solid elements must be referenced in a VOLUME. (See the SURFACE and VOLUME commands in Section 3, Case Control.)