Dear G.S,
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z. . . >x (axis) ; 10-------20-------30 (elements run)
local force report
10 fx = 1000 N
20 fx = -1000 N
20 fx = 1000 N
30 fx = -1000 N
to know in node 20 (compress/tension)
sketch the direction of forces acting on the element 10 to 20
(+1000)====>10---------20<======(-1000) (compress at node 20)
or
sketch the direction of forces acting on the element 20 to 30
(+1000)====>20---------30<======(-1000) (compress at node 20)
Use pen and paper don't keep in brain.
Edited by Samsul P. Manik (06/05/08 03:45 AM)
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Many thanks & regards,
Sam Manik