.acmfrc file

The .acmfrc file is an OptiStruct ASCII format results file.

File Creation

Creation of this file is controlled by the ACMFORCE I/O Option and Subcase Information Entry.

File Contents

Result Description
OptiStruct ACM Force Result Force results table for ACM elements.

File Format

The force information is provided, for each contributing element, in the following format:
Element_id SUBCASE ID MZ-A MY-A MZ-B MY-B FY FZ FX MX
Data
Description
Element_id
The element's ID to which the results apply.
SUBCASE ID
Subcase ID to which the following results apply. 1
FX
The x-translational component of the force or axial force.
FY
The y-translational component of the force or shear force in plane 1.
FZ
The z-translational component of the force or shear force in plane 2.
MX
The x-rotational component of the force.
MZ-A
Bending moment at end A, plane 1.
MY-A
Bending moment at end A, plane 2.
MZ-B
Bending moment at end B, plane 1.
MY-B
Bending moment at end B, plane 2.

Comments

  1. The output format of forces and moments is identical to CBAR element:
    Figure 1. Element Coordinate System and Sign Convention of Element Forces