Object size after deformation in ANSYS Workbench

[plueb]

Hi,
I have a maybe very simple question. Is there a possibility to get the size or length of an edge in Ansys, after the simulation/in the deformed object? I have a sort of a bending beam and want to know his length after deformation.
With the directional deformation i could get an approximation by subtracting the first and the last point... but this isn't very exact. With the strain it doesn't work because I have the strain for every single point and not one number for the whole object to multiply it with the original length(which is written at the bottom when I select an edge). Thanks for your help.

 

[Achy47]

Hello,

Thank you for your question. Yes, it is possible to obtain the length of an edge in Ansys after the simulation or in the deformed object. Here are two possible methods you can try:

1. Using the "Measure" tool: In the Ansys interface, click on the "Measure" tool and then select the edge you want to measure. This will give you the length of the edge in the deformed state.

2. Using the "Evaluate" tool: In the Ansys interface, click on the "Evaluate" tool and then select the edge you want to measure. This will give you the length of the edge in the deformed state as well as other information such as strain, stress, etc.

I understand your concern about the accuracy of using the directional deformation or strain method. These methods can give you an approximation, but they may not be as accurate as the methods mentioned above.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any further questions or need clarification.

Thank you.