I am trying to determine the average strain over a defined area, in a specific direction. The goal is to simulate the reading of a strain gauge that is bonded to my part. I can measure the min/max strain on the surface. I can also measure the strain at a point. The best I've been able to do is create a pattern of points on my surface, measure the strain at each point, then create a computed measure to average the measured strain values.
Anyone have a better/cleaner way?