- On the Stress Analysis tab, Solve panel, click Simulate
. - On the Simulate dialog box, click Run to begin the simulation.
The Simulate dialog box remains open, displaying the progress bar, until the computation is complete.
When the simulation finishes, a deformation plot of the model is shown in the graphics window. The Von Mises Stress results are also displayed using the default color bar settings. On the Display panel, click Maximum Value
to view the maximum stress and its location.
The maximum Von Mises Stress of approximately 291 MPa occurs on the Pin. To view the location of maximum stress, turn off the visibility of all parts except the Pin.
As this stress is greater than the Pin material (steel) yield strength of 207 MPa, the analysis indicates the Pin will yield. To meet strength criteria, you modify the design or change the Pin material.
Note: In this tutorial, the model is intended to illustrate the contact types and their application. Some contact areas such as the Plunger-Actuator interface are small. Take care when providing spring stiffness and force values as the displacement and stress results are sensitive to parameter values. Also note that some parts may have areas of large deformation, which are better suited to a nonlinear analysis.