Using Deformed Shapes

[zartan]

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

 

[mgage]

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

 

[zartan]

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?

 

[mekanicles]

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...

 

[zartan]

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

 

[mekanicles]

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...

 

[juzz]

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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