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. Finally click Solve at the top menu.
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