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Overview
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The solution step is where we apply loads on the object and let
the solver calculate the finite element solution.
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Define Loads
There are five categories of loads:
DOF Constraints
Concentrated Loads
Surface Loads
Body Loads
Inertia Loads
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Define Loads
You can apply loads either on the solid model or directly on the
FEA model (nodes and elements).
Solid model loads are easier to apply because there are fewer entities
to pick.
Moreover, solid model loads are independent of the mesh. You dont
need to reapply the loads if you change the mesh.
Pressure on line
Constrain
t on line
Solid model
Force at keypoint
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Constraint
s at nodes
FEA model
Force at node
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Regardless of how you apply the loads, the solver expects all
loads to be in terms of the finite element model. Therefore, solid
model loads are automatically transferred to the underlying nodes
and elements during solution.
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Resume rib.db.
Offset working plane to center of bottom circle (using average keypoint
location).
Create local cylindrical CS at working plane origin.
Select nodes at radius = 0.35 and plot them.
Rotate all selected nodes into active system.
Apply a UX displacement constraint (or an FX force) at all selected nodes. Note
the radial direction.
Now activate global Cartesian (CSYS,0).
Rotate all selected nodes into active system.
Replot, and note the new direction of the loads.
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Displacement Constraints
Y
X
Symmetry Boundary
UX=0
ROTY=ROTZ=0
Antisymmetry Boundary
UY=UZ=0
ROTX=0
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Concentrated Forces
A force is a concentrated load (or
point load) that you can apply at
a node or keypoint.
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...Concentrated Forces
In the 2-D quarter symmetry solid model shown at bottom left, notice that
maximum stress SMAX (23,590) is reported at the location of the force.
When the nodes and elements in the vicinity of the force are unselected,
SMAX (12,281) moves to the bottom left corner, which is another
singularity due to the reentry corner.
reentry corner
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Concentrated Forces
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Concentrated Forces
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Output values (reaction forces) are also based on the full 360.
2rP lb
P lb/in
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Verifying Loads
Or list them:
Utility Menu > List > Loads >
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