The 2D-Linegraph
You have the possibility to draw your calculated results as a line in a 2 dimensional diagram.
This graph shows the stresses along one of the co-ordinate axes X, Y or Z with an co-ordinate origin chosen as a distance from the centre of the contact. (The centre of the contact is the point where the axis of the indenter breaks through the surface of the half space.)
The default setting of the co-ordinate origin is exactly this symmetry point.
There are two possibilities to open the 2D-Linegraph Window:
Five options are given. Choose the first window square "2D-Linegraph" by clicking the left mouse button once
After a short calculation time the new Graph Window appears at the centre of the
Main WindowBy clicking the left mouse button once the new Graph Window appears at the centre of the
Several options are given in the control panel on the right of the open Graph Window:
Click therefor the up or down arrows on the left of the "X (nm)", "Y (nm)" or "Z (nm)" box.
To enlarge the steps for the position change just vary the "Pos. Step" value right under it as you wish.
By clicking the plus symbol once with the left mouse button a Comparison Window is opened immediately and the current graph is copied into this window. Now you can calculate another graph and add it to the Comparison Window in the same way. This might be helpful if you want to compare two or more results directly in one single co-ordinate system.
Max.
= maximal positive stress (tensile stress) in GPaat = shows the position of this point on the distance axis
Min.
= maximal negative stress (compressive stress) in GPaat = shows the position of this point on the distance axis
Ave.
= gives the average stress of all calculated points within the windowClick therefor into the co-ordinate system and move the mouse, holding the right mouse button pressed, to the desired direction. The graph will "follow" immediately. Let go of the mouse button and the graph comes to a steady position.
Click therefor near the area in question in the co-ordinate system and move the mouse, holding the left mouse button pressed, to one direction so that the developed square surrounds the chosen area. Let go of the mouse button and the chosen graph detail appears zoomed.