Simulate the structural static behavior of an assembly for analysis.
- Category
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Simulation
- Time Required
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35 minutes
- Tutorial File Used
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analyze-2.iam
Note: Click and read the required Tutorial Files Installation Instructions athttp://www.autodesk.com/inventor-tutorial-data-sets-2014 . Then download the tutorial data sets and the required Tutorial Files Installation Instructions, and install the datasets as instructed.
The stress analysis environment is a special environment within assembly, part, sheet metal, and weldment documents. The environment has commands unique to its purpose.
We analyze a subset of an assembly using the “exclude from simulation” functionality in Stress Analysis. Contact types are changed as required by the physical behavior of the model. Meshing settings are adjusted to capture the geometry of the model more accurately.
Objectives
- Create a simulation.
- Evaluate and assign materials as needed.
- Add loads and constraints.
- Identify contact conditions.
- Create a mesh.
- Run a simulation.
- View and interpret the results.
Prerequisites
- Know how to use the Quick Access toolbar, tabs and panels on the ribbon, model browser, and context menus.
- Know how to navigate the model space with the various view tools.
- Know how to specify and edit project files.
- See the Help topic “Getting Started” for further information.
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