Element Strain Energy Output Request
Description: Requests element strain energy output.
Format:
Example:
ESE = ALL
| Option | Definition | Type | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
- The strain energy calculations do not include the contribution of thermal strain.
- Strain energy density (element strain energy divided by element volume) is also computed.
- 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.)