Poisson's ratio (Microcellular) result

Poisson's ratios (Microcellular) are mechanical property values that indicate strain in a specific direction, caused by stress from another direction. These results are used in a subsequent Stress analysis.

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You do not need a fiber-filled material to produce this microcellular result, because the bubbles themselves will affect the mechanical properties of the material.

Tip: These results are not shown by default. To view these results, click (Results tab > Plots panel > New Plot) and select them from the list of Available results.

Using this result

These results are recorded for each element in the model at the end of the analysis and are used in the thermal loading calculation of subsequent Stress analyses.

Click New Plot (Results tab > Plots panel > New Plot) and under Plot type click Path plot so that you can view the Poisson’s ratio distribution with respect to the model geometry.