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RBE2 Rigids

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bdidle

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I've tied two structures together with rigids links. Is there a way to read the link forces in the output?

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Dear Bdidle,
In "Nastran Output Request" make sure to activate "Force Balance" (please note is OFF by default). Run your analysis. Go to F5, activate DEFORM & CONTOUR, click on DEFORM & CONTOUR DATA, select the Output set, the Output vectors & contour you like, and click on FREE BODY DISPLAY, here is where you are allowed to plot everything like reaction loads, multipoint reaction loads, etc.. You will need to create a group with the nodes where you want all that stuff data -- good luck!!.

Best regards,
Blas.

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