D3PLOT 22.1
The Nodal Components Available from the .ctf File
The nodal components available from the .CTF file
Contact Forces
YG_GLOBAL_Y_FORCE ZG_GLOBAL_Z_FORCE
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Local contact forces use the average local axis system of the parent segments meeting at the node. This is only an approximation. |
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| XL_LOCAL_X_FORCE | YL_LOCAL_Y_FORCE | ZL_LOCAL_Z_FORCE |
| Note: | Contact force results are only available if a .CTF file is available, and forces are only available at nodes which form part of the topology of contact segments. For example forces at the "discrete nodes" which impact a surface, or nodes "spot-welded" to a surface, are not available. |