Force Vector of Node Output

Timo Ksr
Timo Ksr Altair Community Member
edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

Hi everyone, 

 

I would like to get a force vector (x,y,z) for a special node if possible.  I apply an enforced displacement to a node and then I need the forces at this node as output.

 

I tried somethiong with Global Output SPCF, but I dont know whether that is the right way to do it?

 

Thank you all!

 

Best regards,

 

Timo

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  • Adriano A. Koga
    Adriano A. Koga
    Altair Employee
    edited September 2020

    Yes. It is spcf results that you should request.

    You can request it in OPTI format or Punch for ascii output.

  • Adriano A. Koga
    Adriano A. Koga
    Altair Employee
    edited September 2020

    Additionally if you need this for a particular node, you can request it for a SID (set id of type SET_GRID with the desired nodes).

    If you don't choose a set all nodes with spc or spcd will be written.

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