Tutorial A4: Set Up the Analysis

Apply the Constraints

1. In the tree view, right-click on Constraints and choose New.
2. Select the outer edges (not the entire surface) at the ends of the top tube and bottom tube.

   

3. Be sure that Subcase 1 is selected in the Subcases list.
4. Leave all the defaults in the Constraint dialog.

   

5. Click OK to create the fixed constraint.

Apply the Loads

1. Right-click on Loads and choose New.
2. Select the edge at the top of the head tube, type -100 in the Fx field under Magnitude. Be sure that Subcase 1 is selected in the Subcases list.

   

3. Click on New button to create the second load.
4. Select the edge at the bottom of the head tube, type 100 in the Fx field under Magnitude. Be sure that Subcase 1 is selected in the Subcases list, and then click OK to create the load.

   

Define the Material Orientation

1. At the top of the Part tree, right-click Analysis > New > Material Orientation.
2. Under Type select Surface V Direction.
3. Select the five surfaces in the model. They should appear under Oriented Geometry.
   
4. Click OK to create the material orientation. Notice the little green arrows that appear throughout the mesh. These identify the “0 angle” direction.