Engineering | Finite Element Analysis | Stress
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Post-Processor.
Here the results of the analysis are read & interpreted. They can be presented in
the form of a table, a contour plot, deformed shape of the component or the mode
shapes and natural frequencies if frequency analysis is involved. Other results are
available for fluids, thermal and electrical analysis types. Most post-processors
provide an animation service, which produces an animation & brings your model to
life.
Contour plots are usually the most effective way of viewing results for structural
type problems. Slices can be made through 3D models to facilitate the viewing of
internal stress patterns.
All post-processors now include the calculation of stress
& strains in any of the x, y or z directions, or indeed in a direction at an angle
to the coordinate axes. The principal stresses and strains may also be plotted, or
if required the yield stresses and strains according to the main theories of failure
(von Mises, St. Venant, Tresca etc.). Other information such as the strain energy,
plastic strain and creep strain may be obtained for certain types of analyses.
FEA Procedure - post processor
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