Analytical solutions to this
problem exist in the literature*. The following table compares the SOLIDWORKS Simulation
solution to the theoretical solution:
| |
SOLIDWORKS Simulation |
Analytical Solution |
| Radius of the interface |
Outer face of inner ring:
21.575" (Error 0.02%) Inner face of outer
ring: 21.575" (Error 0.02%)
|
21.571" |
| Radial pressure at the
interface |
-57,270 psi (Error ~0.03%) |
-57,272 psi |
*Timoshenko, S. P., and Goodier, J. N., "Theory of Elasticity," McGraw-Hill, New York (1970).
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