Pre-Process the Model

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

  2. Right-click Linear Static Analysis New Subcase, and click OK.

    The new subcase is added to the tree.

  3. Under the new subcase, 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 configured as shown below.