analysis, and the like. They are typically calculated for each element and may be reported at any of
the following locations: at all nodes of each element, at all integration points of each element, or at
the centroid of each element. Derived data are also known as element solution data, except when
they are averaged at the nodes. In such cases, they become nodal solution data.Table 6.1: Primary and Derived Data for Different Disciplines
Discipline Primary Data Derived Data
Structural Displacement Stress, strain, reaction, etc.
Thermal Temperature Thermal flux, thermal gradient, etc.
Magnetic Magnetic Potential Magnetic flux, current density, etc.
Electric Electric Scalar Potential Electric field, flux density, etc.
Fluid Velocity, Pressure Pressure gradient, heat flux, etc.
Diffusion Concentration Concentration gradient, diffusion flux, etc.Release 15.0 - © SAS IP, Inc. All rights reserved. - Contains proprietary and confidential informationTypes of Data Available for Postprocessing