Retrieves the average shell force, computed by averaging the shell forces at each node. Shell forces are computed and returned in units of force or moment per length.
| Number | Name | Object Type | Description | Optional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shell Element | ShellElement | An analytical shell element. | No |
| 2 | Load Combo | LoadCombination | The load combination to retrieve results for. | No |
| Number | Name | Object Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F11 | System.Double | Shell axial force in the local 1-direction, in units of force per length, converted to the display unit system. |
| 2 | F22 | System.Double | Shell axial force in the local 2-direction, in units of force per length, converted to the display unit system. |
| 3 | F12 | System.Double | Shell in-plane shear force, in units of force per length, converted to the display unit system. |
| 4 | F13 | System.Double | Shell through-thickness force in the local 1-face in the local 3-direction, in units of force per length, converted to the display unit system. |
| 5 | F23 | System.Double | Shell through-thickness force in the local 2-face in the local 3-direction, in units of force per length, converted to the display unit system. |
| 6 | M11 | System.Double | Shell bending moment in the direction of the 1-axis (about the local 2-axis), in units of moment per length, converted to the display unit system. |
| 7 | M22 | System.Double | Shell bending moment in the direction of the 2-axis (about the local 1-axis), in units of moment per length, converted to the display unit system. |
| 8 | M12 | System.Double | Shell twisting moment, in units of moment per length, converted to the display unit system. |
There are check-boxes on this element that provide additional input control.
| Name | Available Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Res Type | Def; Min; Max | The result type is specifically used for retrieving loads from a response spectrum (RSA) case. In RSA, the static load values are computed first (default). Then, the absolute RSA values are either added (maximum) or subtracted (minimum) from the default case. Thus, this option facilitates the choice between the default, minimum, or maximum RSA cases. |