Function
- Evaluate the support reactions expressed in numerical values and the size of arrows.
Call
From the main menu, select [Results] tab > [Type : Anslysis results] > [Result Display] group > [Reactions] > [Reaction Forces/Moments]
Input
Reaction Forces/Moments dialog box
Load Cases/Combinations
Select a desired load case or load combination.
Click to the right to enter new or modify existing load combinations. (Refer to "Load Cases / Combinations")
Step
Specify the step for which the analysis results are to be produced. The Step is defined in geometric nonlinear analysis as Load Step, and additional steps are defined in the construction stages of bridges or heat of hydration analyses.
The Construction Stage applicable for the output of the construction stage analysis is defined in Select Construction Stage for Display or Stage Toolbar.
Components
Select the desired reaction components. The reaction components are provided with respect to GCS. When a nodal local coordinate system is defined for the nodes, the results can be produced in the local coordinate system.
FX : Reaction component in GCS X- or Node local x-direction
FY : Reaction component in GCS Y- or Node local y-direction
FZ : Reaction component in GCS Z- or Node local z-direction
FXYZ : The magnitudes of reaction forces are produced by individual components in the Global X, Y & Z directions separately (or x, y & z directions of the local node coordinate system).
MX : Moment reaction component about GCS X- or node local x-axis
MY : Moment reaction component about GCS Y- or node local y-axis
MZ : Moment reaction component about GCS Z- or node local z-axis
MXYZ : The magnitudes of reaction moments are produced by individual components in the Global X, Y & Z directions separately (or x, y & z directions of the local node coordinate system).
Mb : Bi-moment reaction component
Local(if defined) : Where nodes are defined with local coordinate systems, support reactions are produced with respect to the local coordinate systems.
Reactions of slave nodes were printed at the slave nodes. From V690, slave node reactions are combined and printed as the vertical load and moments at the master node.
Type of Display
Assign the type of display as follows:
Values
Display the forces/moments of plate elements in numerical values.
The font and color of the numbers can be controlled in Display Option.
Decimal Points : Assign decimal points for the displayed numbers
Exp. : Express as exponentials
Min & Max : Display the maximum and minimum values
Abs Max : Display the absolute maximum value
Max : Display only the maximum value
Min : Display only the minimum value
Limit Scale(%) : Set the screen display limit for internal forces relative to the selected maximum or minimum value
Set Orientation : Display orientation of numerical values
The default Decimal Points can be controlled in "Preferences".
Set Orientation = 0 horizontally displays the numerical values to the right of nodes or elements.
The orientation angle represents the counter-clockwise direction, which may be used to enhance the readability of the numbers.
Legend
Display various references related to analysis results to the right or left of the working window.
Element numbers pertaining to the maximum and minimum forces are displayed.
Legend Position : Position of the legend in the display window
Rank Value Type : Specify a type of values in the Legend and the number of decimal points
Results in the displacement diagram can be displayed in either exponential or real numbers.
Arrow Scale Factor : Adjusts the size of the arrows representing the reactions.
Batch Output Generation
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Select the construction phase and load condition (load combination criteria) sequentially in the configured screen display mode (Menu-Bar Info's) to generate the graphic output in batch.
: Batch Output Generation : Assign a Base File Name under which the types of results (selection data in the Batch Output Generation dialog box for graphic outputs) are stored.
: Batch Output Generation : Specify the Base Files to perform Batch Output Generation, construction stages, load cases (combinations), steps, etc. in the following dialog box.
Saved Menu-Bar Info's : Listed here are the Base Files. Select the Base File Names for Batch Output.
Delete the selected : Delete all the Base Files selected with the mouse.
When the construction stage analysis is carried out, all the construction stages are listed. We simply select the stages of interests to be included in the batch output. If no construction stage analysis is performed, the column in the dialog box becomes inactive and lists load (combination) conditions.
Stages
The results output of all the construction stages are produced. The construction stages are listed below.
Post CS Loads
The results output for only the Final Stage are produced. The construction stages are listed below. If no construction stage analysis is performed, the load (combination) conditions are listed.
Use Saved
Apply only the (saved) step or load (combination) condition selected at the time of creating each Base File.
Stage LCase/LComb
When the construction stage analysis is carried out, the auto-generated construction stage load conditions and the additionally entered construction stage load combinations are listed. Check on only the load (combination) conditions that will be used to produce batch outputs. This column becomes inactive if "Post CS Loads" is selected or no construction stage analysis is carried out.
Step Option
Specify the steps for which the outputs will be produced when the construction stage analysis or large displacement geometric nonlinear analysis is performed.
Saved Step : Use only the steps used for creating the Base Files
All Steps : Use all the steps
Output Options
Output File Type
Select a Graphic File type, either BMP or EMF.
Auto Description : At the top left of the Graphic Outputs produced in batch, auto-generate and include the notes such as the types and components of the analysis results, construction stages and steps, load (combination) conditions, etc. The font size, color, type, etc. can be changed upon clicking the button.
Output Path
Specify the path for saving the graphic files to be produced in batch.
File Prefix : Specify the prefix of the Graphic Files to be created. The filenames will be consisted of "Prefix"_"Base File Name"_"Load Comb.".bmp(emf) or "Prefix"_"Base File Name"_"Stage"_"Stage LCase"_"Step".bmp(emf).
Make Output : Produce the specified batch Graphic Files reflecting the contents of the dialog box.
Export / Import
Produce the contents of data input in the Base Files and Batch Output Generation dialog box in a binary type file (fn.bog). Click the Import button and select a fn.bog to use the same output format.
Import /Export is only meaningful for different projects. In a given structural model, the Base Files are automatically stored and listed.