Finite Element Analysis¶
Finite element analysis (FEA) is a computerized method for predicting how a product reacts to real-world forces, vibration, heat, fluid flow, and other physical effects.
FEA helps identify if a product will break, wear out, or work the way it was designed.
Steps¶
- Create model
- Create parts
- Create sets for boundary conditions and loads
- Merge parts to assembly
- Materials
- Create materials and sections
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Assign materials to sections
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Create steps
- Specify output requests
- Specify boundary conditions
- Specify loads
- Generate Mesh
- Create jobs
- Run jobs
Job = Simulation
Controls¶
Apply | Calculate | |
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Force Control | Force | Displacement |
Displacement Control | Displacement | Force |