MTS Multipurpose Elite - Manual (Page 228)

Unit Class
String
TestDirectory
Returns
Returns the directory for the test. The directory is set in Preferences > Configuration > Project.
Syntax
TestDirectory()
Unit Class
String
Fatigue and Fracture Functions
This section provides reference information about the functions used for Fatigue and Fracture applications.
CalcInelStrain
Calculated Inelastic Strain.
Returns
The CalcInelStrain function returns the value:
Strain - Stress/Modulus
The calculation provides the value of the Strain minus the Stress divided by the modulus. If Strain and
Stress are arrays, the result is an array. If Strain and Stress are single numbers, the result is a single
number.
Syntax
CalcInelStrain(Stress, Strain, Modulus)
Parameters
Stress
Strain
Modulus
HysteresisArea
Returns
The HysteresisArea function returns the area under the curve defined by the Stress and Strain array data.
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