Viewing Stress Results Along Ply Direction

  1. To plot stress along the ply direction for the inner face of the cylinder, in the Simulation study tree, right-click the Results folder and click Define Stress Plot .
  2. In the Definition tab of the PropertyManager under Display:
    1. Select SX: X Normal Stress in Component .
    2. Select N/mm^2 (MPa) in Units .
    3. Select Bottom in Shell face .
  3. Under Composite Options:
    1. Set Ply number to 1.
    2. Select Display results in ply direction on composite surfaces.
  4. Under Deformed shape, select True scale.
  5. Click .
    The stress along the ply direction is shown for the bottom face of the first ply.

  6. To plot stress along the ply direction for the outer face of the cylinder:
    1. Repeat steps 1-4, select Top in Shell Face , and set Ply number to 8.
    2. Click .