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Surface plot of maximum stress over a time interval

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I have a 3D time dependant model in which the stresses in a body changes over time. Now I want to make a surface plot with the maximum stress (e.g. von Mises) that takes place over one surface for the entire time range of the study.

I have looked at maximum data sets and surface maximum under derived values but I only seem to get the maximum stress (in one point) for each time step. But I cant figure out how to get the maximum stress for all elements in one surface for any of the time steps.. Any ideas?

//Jesper

2 Replies Last Post 16 nov 2016, 20:40 GMT-5
Jeff Hiller COMSOL Employee

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Posted: 8 years ago 16 nov 2016, 10:05 GMT-5
Hi Jesper,
The timemax operator does that. See Reference Manual, version 5.2a, page 249. All manuals are accessed through the File > Help > Documentation menu.
Best,
Jeff
Hi Jesper, The timemax operator does that. See Reference Manual, version 5.2a, page 249. All manuals are accessed through the File > Help > Documentation menu. Best, Jeff

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Posted: 8 years ago 16 nov 2016, 20:40 GMT-5
Hi Jeff,

Thank you for your help, that worked nicely!

/Jesper
Hi Jeff, Thank you for your help, that worked nicely! /Jesper

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