Performing Fatigue Analysis
For variable-amplitude fatigue studies, right-click a fatigue event icon and select Plot 3D Rainflow matrix or Plot 2D rainflow matrix to plot a chart...
Simulation > Analysis Background > Fatigue Analysis
Beams
Consider a 3D beam with cross-sectional area (A) and the associated mesh...3D geometry...Now, the figure below shows a small segment along a beam element subjected to simplified 2D forces ( axial force P, shearing force V, and bending
Simulation > Analysis Background > Beams and Trusses