Elasto-Plastic Analysis of a C-Clamp A section of a C-clamp is restrained and loaded as shown in the figure below. The material of the clamp part has the following stress-strain curve: In this lesson, you learn the following: Defining a nonlinear elasto-plastic material. Contents Opening the Part and Creating a Nonlinear Study Setting the Study's Properties Assigning Material Properties When defining material properties for nonlinear studies, the required material properties depend on the selected material model. The Material dialog box lists the required properties based on the selected material model. In this lesson the von Mises Plasticity (isotropic) material model is used. Applying Restraints You fix the face of the model as shown in the figure. Applying a Force Load You define a normal force associated with a time curve. Setting the Result Options Here you specify the locations where you want the analysis results to be saved for all solution steps and the solution steps at which the results are to be saved for all nodes. Meshing the Model and Running the Study You mesh the model with default size solid elements. Viewing the Results You run the analysis and view the von Mises stress plot at the last solution step. Displaying von Mises Stress at Selected Nodes You display von Mises stress at selected locations of the model. Parent topicNonlinear Tutorials (Simulation Premium only)
