03. What does +/- (node number) mean in AutoPIPE output reports?


Applies To
Product(s):AutoPIPE
Version(s):2004, XM, V8i 
Area: Report
Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
Date Logged
& Current Version
Jan 2015
09.06.01.10

Problem:

What does (node number) + / - mean in AutoPIPE's output reports?

example:

Solution:

 Please see the following AutoPIPE help section: 

Help > Contents> Contents Tab> Reference Information> Results Interpretation> Pipe Forces and Moments: Global Option

See Also

Output Results appear to be both (+)ve and (-)ve at the same point in AutoPIPE, why? 

Node number with suffix N+. N-, M+, M-, F+, F- 

Point suffixes +1 ,+2 , etc. mean

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