Nodal masses
The Nodal masses analysis result shows the mass values assigned at each node of the finite element mesh.
It allows you to verify how the structural mass is distributed across individual nodes throughout the model, as used in dynamic calculations.
Nodal masses are available for the following analysis types:
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Footfall analysis
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Eigenfrequencies
Result selection
Nodal masses do not require any additional result selection.
The result is displayed directly once an eligible analysis has been performed.
Result display
Nodal masses use a specialised result display that is fixed for this result type.
The masses are shown as green symbols placed at each finite element node of the model.
Numerical mass values can optionally be displayed next to each node symbol.
