Hello,
I am using the CEL technique to simulate the FSW process. After completion of the simulation, when the ODB file is analyzed in the visualization module, in every output parameter, such as temperature, stress, and plastic strain, 75% is present. What does this represent?
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According to my knowledge, in the context of ABAQUS and the contour plots in the visualization module, the term "(AVG: 75%)" typically represents the average value of the output parameter over a particular element or region of interest.
When you perform simulations in ABAQUS, the results are often calculated at discrete integration points within each element. These integration points are used to approximate the behavior of the material and the associated output parameters, such as temperature, stress, or plastic strain.
When generating contour plots in the visualization module, ABAQUS provides options to display different statistics of the output parameter, such as the maximum, minimum, or average values. The "(AVG: 75%)" indicates that the contour plot is displaying the average value of the output parameter over the specified region, and the value shown represents the average value at 75% of the simulation duration.
For example, if you performed a simulation with a total duration of 10 seconds, the contour plot with "(AVG: 75%)" would display the average value of the output parameter from 0 to 7.5 seconds (75% of 10 seconds).
This feature is useful when you want to observe the average behavior of the output parameter over a specific portion of the simulation duration rather than the instantaneous or extreme values.
It's important to note that the specific terminology and options in the visualization module may vary depending on the version of ABAQUS you are using, so it's always a good practice to refer to the software documentation or user guide for precise information about the interpretation of the results
I hope that this explanation is clear.
Mayank Verma The term "(AVG: 75%)" in a contour plot in the ABAQUS visualization module represents the average value of the output parameter over a particular element or region of interest, where the relative difference between contributions at a node is less than or equal to 75%. This means that if the difference between the values of the output parameter at two neighboring nodes is less than or equal to 75%, then the values will be averaged and displayed as a single value. If the difference is greater than 75%, then the values will not be averaged and will be displayed as separate values. For example, if you are plotting the stress in a structure, and the averaging threshold is set to 75%, then the contour plot will show the average stress at each node, where the average is taken over all of the elements that contribute to the stress at that node. If the difference between the stresses at two neighboring nodes is greater than 75%, then the contour plot will show the stresses at each node individually.
The averaging threshold can be set in the ABAQUS/CAE software. The default value is 75%, but it can be changed to any value between 0% and 100%. A value of 0% will suppress all averaging, while a value of 100% will average all results. The averaging threshold can be useful for smoothing out noisy data or for highlighting areas where there are large changes in the output parameter. However, it is important to note that averaging can also obscure important details in the data. Therefore, it is important to choose the averaging threshold carefully for each particular application. For more, let's connect on WhatsApp to discuss further; https://wa.me/+923440907874
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