Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around obtaining strain and stress solutions from a harmonic analysis conducted using Ansys APDL. Participants are exploring the challenges faced in extracting these results after completing the analysis, as well as inquiries about design optimization features in different versions of Ansys APDL.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant, Tonino Sepe, reports having completed a harmonic analysis but only obtained DOF solutions, seeking guidance on how to extract strain and stress solutions.
- Another participant suggests that finding the correct command in the documentation may resolve the issue, referencing ANSYS's documentation and a specific example.
- Tonino Sepe indicates that they have already consulted the documentation and example but still cannot find the strain and stress information post-analysis.
- A participant questions whether Tonino's problem is indeed resolved, implying uncertainty about the analysis outcome.
- Tonino Sepe expresses confidence that the analysis is correct despite the missing strain and stress data.
- A different participant discusses a transition from ANSYS APDL 12 to 15, noting the absence of a "design opt" feature in the newer version and seeking advice on applying design optimization.
- Responses to the design optimization inquiry indicate a lack of familiarity with the specific feature, prompting a request for clarification on the geometry aspects to optimize for harmonic response.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus regarding the extraction of strain and stress solutions, as Tonino Sepe believes the analysis is correct while others question the resolution of the problem. Additionally, there is no agreement on the design optimization feature's availability in different versions of Ansys APDL.
Contextual Notes
Participants express uncertainty about the specific commands needed to extract strain and stress solutions, and there are unresolved questions regarding the design optimization features in different versions of Ansys APDL.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be useful for users of Ansys APDL who are conducting harmonic analyses and seeking to extract strain and stress results, as well as those interested in design optimization features across different software versions.