detecting compression as axial forces

sofien_73 · January 1

Hi everyone, is there a trick to hint if the axial force value is compression? in some example of mine I'm wondering if a negative axial force on beam value means compression maybe I am fooling myself.

BR

sofien_73 · January 1

This is for beam analysis of course.

Victor · January 1

Yes, negative axial force means compressive stress as the neutral axis. Although, if there's thermal loading, the element might be lengthened (tensile strain) while having compressive force/stress.

sofien_73 · January 1

thanks a lot Victor,

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