VIEWER4WINLIFE

The integrated post-processor (add-on module) VIEWER4WINLIFE simplifies the presentation of results, as only a few mouse clicks are required to display the iso-lifes. The FE model, i.e. the FE mesh with its coordinates, and the calculation results are read in completely.

Of course, the winLIFE results can also be displayed in the post-processor of the FE programme. However, this requires a switch from winLIFE to the post-processor of the FE programme and the results file of winLIFE must be opened and read in the FE post-processor. This is more or less time-consuming depending on the post-processor used.

To start the viewer, select from the menu

Result / Viewer

and the following screen appears:

Display of results in the VIEWER4WINLIFE

 

The entire structure is displayed with the results. You can choose between:

  • Damage sum
  • Degree of utilisation
  • Equivalent amplitude

In addition

  • Areas can be selected for the display
  • Nodes and/or elements can be assigned certain properties (attributes):
    Temperature
    Weld seam class (FAT)
    Sheet thickness
    Surface roughness
    Weld seam number
    Surface layer factor
    Protective layer factor
    Fatigue strength,
    Wöhler line inclination
    These attributes then affect the fatigue life calculation
  • Node lists can be generated and used for subsequent calculations

The Viewer allows the user to

  • perform a variety of parameter studies without leaving winLIFE, and
  • define groups of nodes and/or elements that can be used for analysis or further calculations.

The usual post-processor actions are also supported in VIEWER4WINLIFE.

The speed of the VIEWER4WINLIFE display is increased by the fact that a file is created when the data is first read in, which allows a significant increase in the speed of subsequent operations.