Analysis Steps
The steps needed to perform an analysis depend on the study type. You
complete a study by performing the following steps:
Create
a study defining its analysis type and options.
If needed, define parameters
of your study. A parameter can be a model dimension, material
property, force value, or any other input.
Define material
properties. This step is not required if material properties
were defined in the CAD system. Fatigue and optimization studies use referenced
studies for material definitions.
Specify
restraints and loads. You can use parameters
instead of numerical values. Fatigue and optimization studies use referenced
studies for restraints and loads. Drop test studies do not allow you to
define restraints and loads other than what is specified in the setup.
The program automatically creates a shell mesh
for surfaces and sheet metals with uniform thicknesses. For sheet metals, right-click on shell icon and select Treat
as Solid to mesh with solid elements.
For drop test studies sheet
metals mesh with solid elements.
The program automatically meshes structural members
with beam elements.
The program automatically creates a mixed mesh
when different geometries (solid, shell, structural members etc.) exist
in the model.
Define component
contact and contact sets.
Mesh
the model to divide the model into many small pieces called elements.
Fatigue and optimization studies use the meshes in referenced studies.
Run
the study.
View
results.
You can define material properties, loads,
restraints, and create the mesh in any order. However, you must define
all the necessary input before running the study.
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