Pre-Process the Model

  1. Delete the results from the previous run by right-clicking on Results and selecting Delete All.

  2. Right-click on Linear Static Analysis, choose New Subcase and click OK.
  3. Right-click on Loads and select New.
  4. Change the Name to Vertical Load. Select the same hole that was used for the previous load and make sure that Subcase 2 is selected in the Subcases list. Under Load Definition type -1000 in the FZ field and click OK.

  5. The new load and the previous fixed constraint will be used in the second subcase.
  6. Right-click on Subcase 2 and choose Edit.
  7. In the Subcase form select Vertical Load in Loads and Fixed Back Face in Constraints, click OK.

  8. The new subcase is added to the FE Model as shown below.