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The maximum normal stress criterion also known as Coulomb’s criterion is based on the Maximum normal stress theory. According to this theory failure occurs when the maximum principal stress reaches the ultimate strength of the material for simple tension. This criterion is used for brittle materials. It assumes that the …

The following menu items appear when you right-click a report. Show Displays the last saved report. This does not update the report. Publish Regenerates the report including model changes, new images, and changes to the definition of the report. Edit Definition Opens the Report Options dialog box. Include Image Opens …

You can highlight nodes and elements by selecting them from a result listing dialog box, for example, the program highlights nodes selected from the Probe tool in the graphics area. To identify nodes listed in the Probe PropertyManager: Display the plot of the desired result in the graphics area. In …

The Add Channel dialog box allows you to add channels for comparing test data. A channel is defined by a location, result component, time (for nonlinear and drop test studies), reference value, or a study. The Edit Channel dialog box allows you to edit channels for comparing test data. Name …

You can save result plots in different formats. To save an active plot, do one of the following: In the Simulation study tree, right-click the active plot icon and select Save As. Click Plot Tools > Save As (Simulation CommandManager) Right-click in the graphics area, and select Save As. In …

The Axes dialog box lets you control the appearance of the axes while viewing the results. The axes represent the global or local coordinate system used in the plot definition. To access this PropertyManager, activate a plot with a reference axis or coordinate system. Right-click in the graphics areas and …

You can generate a 2-D graph of the desired result on a selected edge of the model. The graph displays the result (Y-axis) versus parametric distance along the selected edge (X-axis). This option is available when you select only one edge. Display the desired result plot in the graphics area. …

To access this PropertyManager, after you run a Fatigue study, right-click Results and select List Fatigue Results. Life Lists the number of cycles required to cause failure at each node. Available only when the fatigue study is defined with one event. Damage Lists the cumulative damage factor at each node. …

VON von Mises stress P1 Normal stress in the first principal direction P2 Normal stress in the second principal direction P3 Normal stress in the third principal direction INT Stress intensity = P1-P3 SX Normal stress in the X-direction of the selected reference geometry SY Normal stress in the Y-direction …

The Define Acceleration Plot PropertyManager allows you to plot acceleration results for linear and nonlinear dynamic studies. To display this PropertyManager, run a dynamic study. Right-click Results and select Define Acceleration Plot. Display Component Select an acceleration component AX: X Acceleration AY: Y Acceleration AZ: Z Acceleration ARES: Resultant Acceleration …