Thermal Stress Analysis of a 3D Structure

Description

Determine the maximum displacements of a solid rectangular block of dimensions 1"X1"X2" due to a uniform temperature rise of 100 ºF. Three orthogonal faces of the block are restrained in their normal directions.

File Name

Browse to drive letter:\Users\Public\Public Documents\SOLIDWORKS\SOLIDWORKS version\samples\Simulation Examples\Verification\Static_17.SLDPRT and open the file.

Study Type

Static.

Mesh Type

Solid mesh.

Meshing Parameters

Use a Global Size of 1 in.

Material Properties

Modulus of elasticity = 3 X 107 psi, Poisson's ratio = 0.25, Thermal expansion coefficient = 6.5 x 10-6 /ºF.

Results

Z-translation (UZ), in Theory SOLIDWORKS Simulation
At Mid plane

6.5e-4

(1*100*6.5e-6)

6.5e-4
At Free End

1.3e-3

(2*100*6.5e-6)

1.3e-3