Plotting load paths from vectors of finite element stress results Plotting load paths from vectors of finite element stress results D Kelly, G Pearce, M Ip, A Bassandeh University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia THEME Post-processing of stress results. KEYWORDS Load paths, finite elements, stress analysis. SUMMARY This paper summarizes a theory that defines pointing vectors and load paths to map load transfer in structures. Pointing vectors are defined from the stress results from a finite element analysis. Contours are plotted parallel to these vectors to define the paths. The paths are applied to the results of a transient dynamic analysis for the first time.
Plotting load paths from vectors of finite element stress results
Jun 14, 2023
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