Hi all,
I am trying to run an analysis on the following question.
Basically, I am trying to create a split line in the middle of the shell, so that after I run the analysis, I can plot the deflection curve along the split line. I do not know if I need a split line in the first place.
The problem is that after I created the split line, I have trouble applying a pressure on the entire face because the split causes 2 shells instead of one. The pressure on top of the shell is a variable one.
Assuming I have a local coordinate system inserted at one of the corners (x-y-z) with z going downwards. z is the amount of deflection at a certain point of the plate at point (x,y). Let's say, I want to find the deflection along x=a/2 (assuming square plate of 'a' length).
I am using cosmos, and I know the analysis can tell me the max deflection and all, but what I need is only to plot a graph showing deflection of that line, x=a/2. The attach file will show what I mean.
Please help!!!!