Viewing Stress Results

  1. In the Simulation study tree, right-click the Results folder, and select Define Stress Plot.
  2. In the PropertyManager:
    1. Under Display, set Component to SX: X Normal Stress.
    2. Set Units to N/mm^2 (MPa).
    3. Under Plot Step, set Time to 1 second.
      A Time of 1 second corresponds to the full application of the prescribed displacement (7 mm).
    4. In the Deformed shape box, make sure True scale is selected.
    5. Click PM_OK.gif.
    Stress2 (-X normal-) appears in the Results folder and appears in the graphics area.

    nitinol_sx.gif