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Using Deformed Shapes

Using Deformed Shapes

Using Deformed Shapes

(OP)
I have a general question on using ANSYS. Is it possible to save a deformed shape and then use that new shape in new subsequent analyses? If it is could someone walk me through the basics of it. Thanks.

Z

RE: Using Deformed Shapes

Zartan,

Yes, if you go to Solution, and then select Restart, you can then continue your analysis.  Look in the Ansys help file for Restarts.

Hope this helps,

marc

RE: Using Deformed Shapes

(OP)
Thanks, for the response. But, I suppose I wasn't quite as clear with my descripition as I should have been. Basically, I want to take the deformed geometry from part of my analysis and use it in a different analysis. It's the shape that I'm interested in. Is this something that can be done using ANSYS?

RE: Using Deformed Shapes

Zartan;

If I understood correctly what you want to do is posible by using load steps (look for LS command in the Ansys help).  What do you need is to create a macro that apply the load that will deform the shape, then clear loads and apply subsequents loads, finally read the final load step result...

RE: Using Deformed Shapes

(OP)
Thanks for the help. Would it also be possible to change the surrounding geometry between load steps? Or is there some other way to do that?

Z

RE: Using Deformed Shapes

Zartan;

As long you know the nodes or keypoints that you want to edit you can make the changes thru the same macro.  Other thing that you may consider is to create a element side of the deformed shape and make the changes in the file then run subsequent analysis...

RE: Using Deformed Shapes

Hello, Zartan!

You could use UPCOORD command from Solution.
Please refer to your ANSYS documentation to see how to use.

Best regards,

Juzz
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Justin Onisoru
Researcher
Romanian Academy
Institute of Solid Mechanics
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