Finite Element Analysis Solidworks 1

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Hi,
I am working on a project involving finite element analysis in solid works. The gist of it is I am trying to simulation torque on a plastic tube. One end is fixed while torque is applied to opposite end. How can I get an output of rotation in degrees or radians. If anyone has any suggestions I appreciate it.

 

[FEA way]

In advanced options of a new plot, set the axis about which the torsion occurs as a reference and the results will be transformed to polar coordinates. Plot tangential displacements (UY) then probe a selected point. Check the value of tangential displacement and coordinates of that point. Use these coordinates and those of the referenced axis to calculate the distance of the point from the axis. Divide the tangential displacement by that distance and you will get the desired angle of twist. Of course, you can use Excel to automate this for multiple points (probe results can be exported to a CSV file).