SUMMARY
The discussion centers on performing Harmonic Analysis using Ansys APDL 17.0, specifically focusing on obtaining strain and stress solutions after the analysis. User Tonino Sepe reports that while he can access the Degrees of Freedom (DOF) solution, he is unable to retrieve strain and stress data. Other participants suggest consulting ANSYS documentation and examples, but Tonino confirms he has already done so without success. Additionally, there is a mention of the absence of the "design opt" feature in Ansys APDL 15, which was available in version 12, raising questions about design optimization capabilities in the newer version.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of Harmonic Analysis in Ansys APDL
- Familiarity with obtaining and interpreting DOF solutions
- Knowledge of strain and stress analysis in finite element modeling
- Experience with version differences in Ansys APDL (e.g., 12 vs. 15 vs. 17.0)
NEXT STEPS
- Review ANSYS documentation on extracting strain and stress solutions post-analysis
- Explore the differences in design optimization features between Ansys APDL versions
- Learn about comparing Frequency Response Function (FRF) results from analysis and experimental tests
- Investigate alternative commands or methods in Ansys APDL for obtaining strain and stress data
USEFUL FOR
Engineers and analysts working with finite element analysis in Ansys APDL, particularly those focused on harmonic response and optimization techniques.