Create pycalculix_simulation.py

simulators/pycalculix_simulation.py

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+from pycalculix import *
+
+def run_pycalculix_simulation(length, width, thickness, force):
+    """
+    Executes a PyCalculix simulation.
+    Parameters:
+        length (float): Length of the plate/beam.
+        width (float): Width of the plate/beam.
+        thickness (float): Thickness of the plate/beam.
+        force (float): Applied force.
+    Returns:
+        tuple: (stress, deformation) from the simulation.
+    """
+    # Create a PyCalculix model
+    model = Model("Plate")
+    part = model.make_rect(length, width)
+
+    # Apply material properties
+    mat = Material("Steel")
+    mat.set_mech_props(210e9, 0.3)  # Elastic modulus (Pa) and Poisson's ratio
+    model.set_matl(part, mat)
+
+    # Apply boundary conditions
+    model.set_constr_bc(part.get_edge("LEFT"), 'ALL')  # Clamped edge
+    model.set_force_bc(part.get_edge("RIGHT"), 'FY', force)
+
+    # Solve the model
+    model.run_sim()
+
+    # Extract results
+    stress = model.get_max_stress()
+    deformation = model.get_max_displacement()
+
+    return stress, deformation