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Positive strains in Abaqus viewer

Positive strains in Abaqus viewer

Positive strains in Abaqus viewer

(OP)
Hi there,

I've a question regarding the field strain outputs in Abaqus viewer.

I'm performing a bending operation of a steel pipe around a reel. My question is with regards to the fact that when using the Max Principal Strains option in the field outputs, the strains are all positive, even in the compressive region. I'm not sure at to whether the Max Principal option is the best one to use, or perhaps LE11, LE22, LE33 etc? Any advice appreciated.

Thanks,
M.

RE: Positive strains in Abaqus viewer

Plot the minimum principal strains for the compressive values, otherwise plot the component values in the direction you require.

corus

RE: Positive strains in Abaqus viewer

(OP)
Hi Corus.

Thanks for your reply. Yes, that makes sense and gives me a bit more confidence in the results.

Thanks again,
M.

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