The software allows you to compare the analysis results such as stress, strain, and displacement with measured values from prototype testing. It also allows you to compare results from different studies such as linear and nonlinear.
To compare test data to analysis results:
Run a number of studies of a type relevant to your reference data. You can define any number of static, nonlinear, thermal, or drop test studies as desired.
Right-click the top icon in the COSMOS AnalysisManager tree and select Compare Test Data.
The Compare Test Data dialog box appears.
In the Reference Channel Data box, click:
Test data if your reference data are based on field measurements.
-or-
Study results if they are based on a study in the document. If you selected Study results, select a study from the drop down menu.
To add channels manually, click Add or Edit. To import channels from a file, click Import.
In the Compare with study results box, use:
and
to transfer
selected studies from one box to the other.
and
transfer
all studies from one box to the other.
Click Compare.
The Table of Comparison appears. The table lists the comparison results.
Click Save to save the comparison results in Excel File (*.csv) or Plain text File (*.txt) format.
Click Close.