Result Types

Understanding the different analysis results available.

Displacement

Shows how the structure deforms under load:

  • Dx, Dy, Dz: Translations at each node
  • Rx, Ry, Rz: Rotations at each node

Displayed as the deformed shape (scaled for visibility).

Reactions

Forces and moments at supports:

  • Fx, Fy, Fz: Reaction forces
  • Mx, My, Mz: Reaction moments

Displayed as arrows at support locations.

Axial Force

Force along the member axis:

  • Positive (+): Tension
  • Negative (-): Compression

Displayed as a diagram along member length.

Shear Force

Force perpendicular to member axis:

  • Vy: Shear in local y-direction
  • Vz: Shear in local z-direction

Displayed as a filled diagram showing variation along member.

Bending Moment

Internal moment causing bending:

  • Mz: Moment about local z-axis (major axis bending)
  • My: Moment about local y-axis (minor axis bending)

Displayed as a filled diagram. Convention: positive moment causes compression on top fiber.

Torsion

Twisting moment about member axis:

  • T or Mx: Torsional moment

Displayed as a diagram along member length.

Units

Results are displayed in the current unit system:

  • Forces: kN, N, lbf, kip
  • Moments: kN·m, N·m, lb·ft, kip·ft
  • Displacements: mm, m, in, ft

Change units in Settings → Units.