Learning objectives

Upon completion of this case study, you will be able to:

• Navigate in AquaEdit
• Specify properties of beam component
• Verify model
• Know basic properties of analysis parameters
• Establish an analysis folder and run analysis
• Open, and navigate, in AquaView
• Assess the influence of model discretization

Introduction

In this case study you will determine the shear force of a cantilever beam with rectangular cross section. The beam is exposed to a horizontal point load, giving rise to shear forces.