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Step 6: Results

Total Deformation

First, examine the total deformation by clicking on the Total Deformation button, Image Removed. If you have used only two elements, you should see the output shown below.
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https://confluence.cornell.edu/download/attachments/125812731/2ElemTotDef_Cornellian_Full.png

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https://confluence.cornell.edu/download/attachments/125812731/10ElemTotDefCornellian_full.png

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Maximum Bending Stress

For this static structural problem, the maximum bending stress is of interest. In order to examine the maximum bending stress first expand the Beam Tool folder, Image Removed, which is located under "Solution(A6)". Next, click on the Maximum Bending Stress button, Image Removed. If you have used only two elements, you should obtain the following output.
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https://confluence.cornell.edu/download/attachments/125812731/2elemmaxbendavg_full.png

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Plot Deformed Shape of Midline

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zf9zYFNXkaI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Plot Bending Stress

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Plot Bending Moment

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Probe Displacement

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Check Your Understanding

Select the correct option below.

Consider the case where we replace our square cross-section in ANSYS with an I-shaped cross-section that is taller, has a lower cross-sectional area and the same moment of inertia. If we then re-solve the problem in ANSYS, which of the following results would be affected? Select all options that apply.

Bending Moment

To view the bending moment along the beam, click Total Bending Moment in the Outline window. You should see the following in the graphics window.

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https://confluence.cornell.edu/download/attachments/125812731/BendingMoment.png?version=1&modificationDate=1316567309000

Also notice that the values were plotted in a graph in the Graph window.

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1. Deformed shape of the midline, u_y(x) 

2. Max. bending stress at root

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