Strain component plots

You can use strain plots in linear static, normal modes, and buckling studies to evaluate the amount of deformation or elongation a part experiences in relation to its original size and shape when you apply loads and constraints.

You can review the simulation results for strain by selecting the following result options from the Home tab→Data Selection group:

Directional strain plots

Directional strain is plotted with respect to the global coordinate system. The global coordinate system shown in these examples is for illustration only; it is not displayed in the Simulation Results environment.

Note:

Results that are not applicable are shown in the white mesh color. For example, on the sheet metal model with the 2D surface mesh shown below, if a face being analyzed is normal to the stress direction (X) , a normal stress (X) in that direction is not applicable.

X Normal Strain

For a 2D surface mesh:

For a tetrahedral mesh:

Y Normal Strain

Z Normal Strain

Directional shear strain plots

• XY Shear Strain

  

• YZ Shear Strain

  

• XZ Shear Strain

  

Principal strain plots

• Maximum Principal Strain

  

• Minimum Principal Strain

  

• Plate PrnStrain Angle—Generated only for 2D surface meshes.

  

• Mean Strain

  

• Max Shear Strain

  

• Von Mises Strain

  

You can use strain energy plots to evaluate the amount of work required to transform a model from the undeformed to a deformed state.

You can review the simulation results for strain energy by selecting the following data types options from the Home tab→Data Selection group:

• Strain Energy

  

• Strain Energy Density

  

• Strain Energy Percent