ANSYS 12 - Beam - Step 5

Step 5: Solution

Now that we have set up the boundary conditions, we can actually solve for a solution. Before we do that, let's take a minute to think about what is the post-processing that we are interested in. We are interested in the deflection and bending stress on the beam. Let's set up those post-processing parameters before we click solve button.

Let's start with inserting Total Deformation.

Outline > Solution (A6) > Insert > Total Deformation

Next let's insert bending moment. This is the stress in the x direction. Unfortunately, this value is not readily available in ANSYS. Let's defined our own variable. 

Outline > Solution (A6) > Insert > User Defined Result

Under Details of "User Defined Result", enter SX for Expression.

Under Outline, left click on Solution (A6). FirstAt the top third menu, insert Total Deformation and von Mises Stress. Finally click Solve at the top menu.
 
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