Displacements and rotations are computed in linear static, and frequency response
analyses. In addition, in frequency response velocities and acceleration are
computed.
Eigenvectors are the primary result in a normal modes and buckling analyses. In a normal modes analysis, they are normalized with respect to the mass matrix or with respect to the maximum vector component. In a buckling analysis, the latter always applies.
Displacements, velocities, accelerations, and eigenvectors are grid point results. They are
plotted as a deformed structure, or as a contour on the undeformed structure. Some
post-processors, such as HyperMesh and HyperView, also allow the animation of the displacements. Figure 1. Deformed Displacement Contour Plot
