2.2.8 Retrieve Results

Visualization

Fig. 2.2.8.1: Three components for visualizing the model: “ModelView”, "ReactionView", “BeamView” and “ShellView”.

Karamba3D offers four components for visualizing a structural model (see fig. 2.2.8.1):

Component	Description
“ModelView”	Sets the basic visualization properties such as the scaling factor of displacements, sizes of symbols, and number of displayed load cases.
“BeamView”	Visualizes beams.
“ShellView”	Visualizes shells.
"ReactionView"	Provides enhanced options for visualizing reaction forces at supports.

Each component contains submenus that can be expanded by clicking on the black caption bar. The numerical range of sliders can be adjusted by double-clicking on their black knob. Visualization properties persist with the model until overridden by another downstream visualization component.

Results

Structural response properties can be used to inform and optimize the model. Figure 2.2.8.2 illustrates some of the available options:

1. Nodal displacements.

2. Level of material utilization.

3. Cross section forces.

4. Reaction forces.

Fig. 2.2.8.2: Retrieval of numerical results.

Disassembling a Structural Model

To modify a model or retrieve details such as cross section types after optimization, Karamba3D allows for the disassembly of models, elements, cross sections, and materials. The components “Disassemble Model”, “Disassemble Element”, “Disassemble Cross Section”, and “Disassemble Material” enable detailed dissection of a structural model (see Fig. 2.2.8.3).

Fig. 2.2.8.3: Data retrieval from a model via a cascade of "Disassemble" components.