Opening the Part

Browse to drive letter:\Users\Public\Public Documents\SOLIDWORKS\SOLIDWORKS version\samples\Simulation Examples\Vessel Weldment.SLDPRT and open the file.
Each study has a unique load as follows:
  • Ready-Pressure - A Pressure of 100 psi on the inner faces of the tank
  • Ready-Temperature - A Temperature increase of 75°C on the entire part
  • Partial-VerticalGravity - A Gravity force acting vertically on the entire part that will be used to simulate the vertical shaking of an earthquake.
  • Partial-HorizontalGravity - A Gravity force acting horizontally on the entire part that will be used to simulate the horizontal shaking of an earthquake

The studies include identical materials, mesh options, and fixtures.

The materials, fixtures, model configurations, and meshes of the static studies being combined in a pressure vessel design study must be identical. Only loads can vary.