How to probe tension/compressin force in a section?
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How to probe tension/compressin force in a section?

jassco (Mechanical)

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11 Apr 11 13:58

Hi,

Is there a way to probe tension/compression force in a section from SW Simulation result, or do I have to create a bonded contact at the location of the section?

What is best way to find tension (internal force) at a section?

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kellnerp (Mechanical) · Answer 1 · 2011-04-11 16:27:02

Are you talking about a section on the end of a part, or somewhere inside the part?

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jassco (Mechanical) · Answer 2 · 2011-04-11 18:58:52

RE: How to probe tension/compressin force in a section?

jassco (Mechanical)

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11 Apr 11 18:58

Hi,

Somewhere inside the part.

kellnerp (Mechanical) · Answer 3 · 2011-04-12 08:56:46

In Cosmos/M it wouldn't be that hard. In Simulation I am at a loss.

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Scheffers (Mechanical) · Answer 4 · 2011-05-02 09:11:04

Set up a sectio-clipping stress plot, then use the probe.

KevinDeSmet (Computer) · Answer 5 · 2011-05-02 15:27:09

You can also plot P1 and P3 stresses, which will show you tension and compression respectively.

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jassco (Mechanical) · Answer 6 · 2011-05-11 19:59:46

Hi, Scheffers and KevinDeSmet:

Thanks for your feedback! Sorry I did not reply sooner. I figured out how to "probe" tension/compression force in a section. I think "probe" is not a proper term for what I need. I want to know total tension or compression (resultant force) at a section. I can achieve this with a split command to make a multiple bodies. Then I "probe" the section to get resultant forces.

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kellnerp (Mechanical) · Answer 7 · 2011-05-16 21:53:39

I would do a test case when using such a method.

Use very regular section and do a case with a regular mesh and one with a mesh that is fine on one end and coarse on the other. Make sure your results match up with a hand calc.

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