Simcenter 3D Solutions Assembly FEM Bridge Analysis in Simcenter 3D - Part 7 - Apply Loads and Constraints
2023-08-08T15:37:05.000-0400
Simcenter 3D
Summary
This tutorial shows how to go about setting up a structural analysis using an Assembly FEM in Simcenter 3D. The aim is to introduce the user to the power of Assembly FEMS and familiarize them with the approach and concepts involved.
Details
Part 7 - Apply Loads and Constraints
Step 20: Create the Gravity Load
Step 20: Create the Gravity Load
•Select Gravity from the Load Type drop-down menu in the Loads and Conditions group of the Home tab tool ribbon
•Set Acceleration to 9810mm/s2
•Set Specify Vector to -ZC
•Click OK
Step 21: Constrain the Bridge
This completes Assembly FEM Bridge Analysis in Simcenter 3D - Part 7 - Apply Loads and Constraints
Please continue with Assembly FEM Bridge Analysis in Simcenter 3D - Part 8 - Resolve Label ID conflicts in Assembly FEM
Step 21: Constrain the Bridge
•Select Fixed Constraint from the Constraint Type drop-down menu in the Loads and Conditions group of the Home tab tool ribbon
•Select the polygon faces at the bottom edges of the bridge (as shown in the image below)
•Click OK
This completes Assembly FEM Bridge Analysis in Simcenter 3D - Part 7 - Apply Loads and Constraints
Please continue with Assembly FEM Bridge Analysis in Simcenter 3D - Part 8 - Resolve Label ID conflicts in Assembly FEM
Associated Components
Acoustics
Additive Manufacturing
Assembly FEM
Correlation and Updating
Durability
Electromagnetics (High Frequency)
Electromagnetics (Low Frequency)
Flexible Pipe
Laminate Composites
Margin of Safety
Motion
Multiphysics
NX Open
Nonlinear
Optimization
Pre/Post
Response Dynamics
Rotor Dynamics
Samcef Environment
Simulation Process Management
Thermal / Flow