CSA B51 paragraph J.8.1(d) requires "plot with element stress and a comparison of nodal (average stress vs. element (non-averaged) stress". Does anyone know how to create this plot in Ansys?
Is there a way to find a maximum value between field outputs? I am trying to create a field output from fields that takes the difference in principal stresses P1-P2, P2-P3 and P3-P1 then plots the maximum of those 3 values. I don't see any operator that takes maximum or minimum
Is there a way to save the session step in CAE 6.14? I've created a field output but anytime I reopen the file I have to re-create the field output again.
I am trying to understand the fatigue assessment in ASME VIII-2. I am reading the assessment procedure in 5.5.3.2 along with example E5.5.3 of ASME PTB-3-2013.
Step 3(b) says to calculate the stress tensor at the beginning and end of the cycle and then calculate the range of the primary plus...