INTRODUCTORY redAnTS TUTORIAL

Step 5: Post-Process the Solution

Before we dive into this step with full gusto, note that the Post-Processing field under our trusty pal Current Settings is empty. This signifies that the program is yet to calculate stress and strain from the nodal displacements. To calculate the stress and strain components, click on Strain, Stress under Post-Process. Voila, the program reports Stress/Strain done in Current Settings.

Plot σ _xx

In the Plotting menu, select Stress (xx).

We get a homogeneous state of stress as expected.

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