Histories

Extract Histories

• The various histories for the optimization problem can be added by the following steps:

Add First History

1. Select the Histories tab.
2. Select the suitable history type from the various option available from the list under Add new.
3. For the first history definition select the option D3PLOT, which represents an interface to LS-DYNA d3plot files.

Define yy-stress on element 1

1. For Name enter s2.
2. For element ID enter 1.
3. For Results Type select the radio button on Stress.
   
4. Component of the stress required is yy_stress.
5. Select the OK button to add the history.

•  The New history tab closes and returns to the main page of the Histories tab in the Stage pct2 window.

Add Second History

• To add an additional history select from the option D3PLOT  from the Add new options.

Define M-surface yy strain element 1

1. For Name enter e2.
2. For element ID enter 1.
3. For Results Type select the radio button on Strain.
   
4. Component of the stress required is M_surf_yy_strain.
5. Select the OK button to add the history.

•  The New history tab closes and returns to the main page of the Histories tab in the Stage pct2 window.

Add Third History

• To add an additional history select from the option Crossplot  from the Add new options.

Define Crossplot stress vs strain

1. For Name enter s2_vs_e2.
2. For z(t) enter e2.
3. For F(t) enter s2.
4. Select the OK button to add the history.

•  The New history tab closes and returns to the main page of the Histories tab in the Stage pct2 window.

Histories Review

1. The defined histories can be reviewed in the tab of the Histories under the History definitions. Necessary changes can be made by selecting the choice.
2. To delete a History definition click on the cross button (denoted as X).
3. Additional histories can be added from the choice available under the Add new list as earlier.  
4. Select the OK button to proceed.